Dray April 17, 2012 for Model Number Frigidaire FRS26F4CB0 The temperature on the Freezer side is reading ~10-15 Degrees F. But it appears to never go below "0". Its not going below 0. That's even if I leave it on setting "1","2", "3", or even the Factory setting. So I'm needing the temperature control AP2116225 because it's sticking? So knowing this, then I shouldn't need the AP2151626 at all. I just wanted to make sure before I placed the order. But, on the Frig side it will Freeze my water whether I put it on 1,2,3, or even the Factory Setting. The Frig is reading ~20 - 25 degrees F. But sometimes, it may take it a couple of days to start back freezing but it eventually will. Thanks,
1 Answer Dray, it sounds more like an auto damper issue, it is probably sticking or ratchetting, and causing irratic temperatures. It's been substituted to the control box kit 5304482075 by the manufacturer. You also want to check and make sure, theres nothing redirecting or retarding the air flow in either compartment ( articles against the walls, or hanging over the racks, blocked air tunnels, etc.) Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Dray April 12, 2012 for Model Number FRS26F4CB0 I have this Frigidaire refrigerator and it keeps freezing on the refrigerator side. It will burst the filter if I leave it turned up too long. Is this a thermostat problem or what?
1 Answer Hello Dray, This sounds like the temperature control 240383703 is sticking. This unit actually has two temperature controls. In order to know exactly which on is in failure, you need to take some temperatures inside the freezer compartment. If it is dropping way below zero, the freezer temperature control 5304496561 is failing. If not, the fresh food temperature is failing. Read More...
Sal April 10, 2012 for Model Number phsc39ssee3 I still can't find ap5176342 in my frigidaire phsc39ssee3.Is it in the frige section behind the rear panel.I removed the cold control and its not there.I checked the frigidaire parts list and can't find it .Can you tell me exactly where it is or give me a diagram.A original frigidaire part number may also help .Thanks
1 Answer Hello Sal. Your model number does not use the control box kit 5304482075. It uses a control board 240596704. Here is a link to the diagram page for your model number. Hope this helps. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5151595&diagram_id=28894024 Read More...
Sal April 03, 2012 for Model Number phsc39eess3 My freezer defrost system is not working. I'm trying to run test to see which part is bad? Can you help? On a blog I was told to check the adc board by pressing the light switch 5 times in 6 seconds. If the heater came on than the adc is bad. I could also test the defrost heater, terminating thermostat and cold control for continuity from the adc harness. I can't find the adc board. Is it the control box and if so where is it located. I don't want to change random parts.
1 Answer Hi Sal. If the Adc control part # 5304482075 does not accept the forced defrost, then you need to replace it. The control board is in the upper Lt.side of the controls. It is almost at the very back where the damper control is. It is behind the cover going from the front to the back. Thank You. Read More...
Viv March 06, 2012 for Model Number FRS26R4CW0 My 2003 Frigidaire refrigerator was freezing everything even on the lowest setting so I ordered: AP5176342, the air damper control kit. I installed the new part which is a little different than the original part. Now my freezer isn't working properly. The freezer temp is staying b/w 32-33 degrees and should be at least around 0 degrees I believe. Can you help me with this problem?
1 Answer Hello Viv. You will need to make sure the temperature control for the freezer, in the control box 5304482075 is located in the hole under the damper assembly. If no, it will not read correctly, and the temperature will not be right. Hope this helps. Read More...
Merrick Breck February 29, 2012 for Model Number FRS26RBBW1 I purchased the control box kit AP5176342 for my refrigerator Fridigaire model# FRS26RBBW1 because the damper was not working on my side by side refrigerator. Replacing the damper did not fix the problem so I was told the temperature control would be the next thing to replace. I decided to spend a little more and get everything new with the control box kit. This did not work either. The freezer side did not get cold enough and the blower ran constantly. On the refrigertor side the damper would stay open and not close. There were 2 things different on this control box. There was only 1 set of wires to the motor and the temp control had 2 connectors. My old control box has 2 connections to the motor and 3 connections to the temp control. Is this the correct control box kit? I following the instructions, putting the probe down the tube hole, making sure all connections were good and getting a good seal around the damper opening. Any help on this would really be appreciated. Thanks
1 Answer Merrick, It sounds more like an air flow issue, than a control problem. Did you check for a proper frost pattern on the evaporator coils(even, cosistant frost on all the coils)or a slow running evaporator fan motor. You may have had a fualty damper motor assembly, but for your refrigerator, it is available as an individual part. I could not find your model number listed under the control box kit5304482075 and could explain why you're having a wiring issue, and have left over connectors. Good Luck and Thanks Read More...
1 Answer Karen, the control box kit 5304482075 is not called for model FRS26LR5CW0. Thanks! Read More...
Larry February 18, 2012 for Model Number FRS26HBBSB2 Frigidaire SXS FRS26HBBSB2 Original problem, refer side was freezing food. Replaced control box AP5176342. That solved the refrigerator side but the freezer would freeze and after a day or so would be cold but not freezing temp. Tech replaced freezer control AP2151626 said he was told by Frigidaire that some refer controls were installed on the freezer control side. Have you come across this problem? Same result after this part replaced. Replaced control box AP5176342 again same result. It appears that the freezer will freeze then it will be cold but food will be soft then it will freeze again. HELP!
1 Answer Hello Larry. He needs to check and make sure the probe for the freezer is properly installed into the hole that goes from the refrigerator side into the freezer side. If not , it will cause the freezer to do as it is doing. The control box 5304482075 must be installed properly for the unit to cool properly. Hope this helps. Read More...
Mike February 13, 2012 If my control box is bad will the refrigerator side stay cool and the freezer side get cool then warm?
1 Answer Hello Mike. Yes, if the unit is sticking in defrost, or not reading the correct temperature, the control box 5304482075 will repair the issue with the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
George January 27, 2012 I installed your control box and I am monitering the temperature in the fridge and freezer. I noticed the freezer temperature flucuates through out the day between 9 degrees and 28 degrees. Is this normal?
1 Answer George, the freezer temps you listed are a bit warm and a bit wide. You want an air temperature of 3 to 5 degrees F. You will want to check and make sure you have the temperature bulb from the new contrrol box installed properly in the freezer section of the fridge. Then check and make sure the evaporator fan runs at the proper speed, and does not run slow or fluctuates through the cooling cycle. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...