Steve June 04, 2025 for Model Number 253.54703405 My compressor and compressor fan are not starting up. The fan inside the freezer is working fine but since compressor never starts up there is zero cooling in the refrigerator. I checked for voltage at the relay and there is none whatsoever. I see two cold control thermostats in the refrigerator. One for freezer 5304496561 and second for refrigerator side 241537104. I can't figure out which one of these two send voltage to the compressor? Please help!!
1 Answer Hello Steve, thank you for contacting AppliancePartsPros.com It is unlikely that both of those thermostats would go bad, but you can test them for continuity to see if one of them is remaining open all the time. I would suspect that the adaptive defrost control board 5303918476 has failed. This board receives voltage and input from each of those thermostats and controls the compressor run time. Unfortunately, the adaptive defrost control has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available for purchase. Read More...
Harvey W. January 23, 2021 for Model Number FRS3R4EB1 My freezer coils and back panel keep freezing up and fridge is to warm. I have currently replaced the evaporator fan motor, the defrost thermostat, the run capacitor, the defrost heater, and the water valve. The issue still remains?? Any thoughts on what else it might be?? I'm stuck??
1 Answer Hello Harvey, I'm sorry but the part you need 5303918476 has been discontinued by the manufacturer and no satisfactory substitutions have been provided. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter. Read More...
Jorge B January 09, 2020 for Model Number 25353713301 Liquids get frozen on the refrigerator side please advise.
1 Answer Jorge, This issue would be caused by a damper door that is sticking open. The part number that would be required will be 5304482075 and unfortunately has been discontinued by the manufacturer with no suitable replacement available. Read More...
Brandon December 12, 2018 for Model Number FRS3R5EMBC Freezer seems to be too cold and building up frost around the ice maker corner & the fridge is getting a little icy around the damper assembly. Already replaced the following: new defrost control, new thermostat, new defrost heater, new damper assembly. It worked fine for a few days after the new parts. Any ideas?
1 Answer Brandon, It would be recommended to check for any type of air leak which would be the most likely cause for the unit to get frosting in the freezer compartment. Check around the door seals, the ice door and where the water line comes in from the back of the unit to the icemaker. Read More...
Harold October 23, 2018 for Model Number frs6hr35kwo Fridge not cooling compresser cuts on runs for about 8 to ten seconds cuts off for about10 minutes
1 Answer Harold, This issue would most likely be caused by a faulty start device and if the start device does not correct the issue then the compressor would be faulty. Read More...
Richard October 18, 2018 for Model Number PLHS267ZAB5 I recently relocated this fridge to the basement. It was in perfect order prior to move. Once located and reassembled, I noticed that the Freezer was only cool. 5 degrees above freezing and the same was for the fridge compartment. The compressor is running and so is the evaporator fan. The condenser coils have also been cleaned and there is sufficient ventilation in the area. The temp knobs have been positioned on. After 5 days, of increasing the cool (allowing for adjustment), the feezer section is still not dropping below 5 degrees. I have removed the panel in the freezer and noticed that 1 of th the evaporator coils (copper tubes) coming from the defrost heater assembly is frosted over., but only at the TOP of the assembly. The coils that snake through the defrost assembly are room temperature. I'm trying to pinpoint the cause and source. Happy to send through a photo of what I am dealing with.
1 Answer Richard, From what you are saying a couple of things may have happened. If the unit was laid to far back during moving it the oil from the compressor could have been pushed into the system thus creating a blockage in the system. Other than that make sure the condenser fan is running. If a blockage has occurred then a sealed system repair is necessary and a certified refrigeration tech is needed. Read More...
William February 06, 2018 for Model Number Frigidaire Frs26hf7bb4 Freezer not freezing, coil inside freezer icing over. I replaced run capacitor, then the defrost thermostat, then the defrost relay kit with the control board, but still the same issue. The heater continuity checks out. What's next? Could the freezer temperature control be the problem or is there something else that is causing this persistent problem.
1 Answer Hello William. If the entire coils are not frosting, then the unit has sealed system failure and you will need an HVAC tech to come out and repair the unit. The evaporator should have an even frost pattern on it. Read More...
Alice October 05, 2017 for Model Number FRS3R5EMBA Refrigerator will cool both sides freezer great but about 3 times a day it forgets to turn back on, but when you lightly tap the cold control starts up and runs fine . I see there are two cold controls 21,and 21A, part number AP5803895 and AP5949252. does part 21A parts number AP5949252 control compressor and if so should that be first place to start. wiring and connects look fine. Thanks Alice
1 Answer Alice, The cold control 5304496561 does work control the freezer side so will control the compressor via the defrost control board. This issue will either be the board sticking in defrost or a faulty thermostat. Read More...
Mike October 02, 2017 for Model Number FWC425GSO Hello, I picked up a wine fridge and it was running/cooling just fine. Brought it home as carefully as possible (upright), when carrying into the house it was not 100% upright, but was for the most part. I set it in place and plugged in, sounded like the compressor was trying to start - but then nothing. I read that it's a good idea to let the fridge sit unplugged for a while so I tried this for a few hours. Plugged in again and then it worked - compressor came on, fridge cooled for a while. Now it has stopped again. Not sure what to do next. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
1 Answer Hello Mike. If the compressor is running and the unit is not cooling, then the sealed system is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Jeff July 14, 2017 for Model Number frigidaire frs23f4cw0 The freezer works great but the fresh food side is freezing. Noticed there are many different answers for different models. Thanks
1 Answer Jeff, The cold control is a good possibility, But your first check should be at the auto damper on the left side top corner of the refrigerator compartment. Turn the control knob to the left until it clicks and turns the compressor off, you should then hear the damper motor run and close the damper door, If not remove the control assembly, remove the damper assembly and check for damaged linkage or stripped gears. Check and make sure there's nothing on the top shelf, that may be directing the cold air away from the control temperature bulb, causing the refrigerator to run too cold. Read More...