David S April 17, 2013 for Model Number GLRS267ZAW6 Hello I have a side by side frigidaire 2003 model. The refrigerator side freezes food and the freezer side appears ok. I have checked the damper door and it stays open, but when unplugged it closes. The closing spring is in tack and the door isn't damaged. I removed the evaporator core panel and there is a frost buildup on the evaporator core however it is all even. The freezer manual control will click when cycled full travel but the refrigerator control will not. I believe the refrigerator thermostat and the defrost temperature probe on the evaporator require replacement. Looking for a positive confirmation before replacing parts. Thank you in advance for any reply dave
1 Answer David, If you have an even frost pattern from top to bottom on the evaporator then there would not be an issue with the defrost system. The refrigerator thermostat would be the most likely cause for the unit to be freezing on the refrigerator side if the damper is staying open. Read More...
Timothy B March 06, 2013 for Model Number FRS26R4AB7 I have a problem similar to "Dan." The freezer is fine, but the refrigerated side is warm. If I turn the thermostat to coldest, then tap the housing, the damper opens. When I turn it down, the damper closes. When I turn it back to coldest, the damper stays closed until I tap, then it always opens. I had the assembly out to inspect, and found that on the thermostat, there is always continuity between the black terminal (hot wire) and the pink wire that runs to the damper control. This was true no matter where the knob was set. I didn't think to tap it until I put the assembly back. I know that I could replace the whole assembly, but wouldn't it be cheaper to replace just the thermostat? Is it sold that way, or is there a reason to replace the whole thing? Thanks.
1 Answer Timothy, Based on the information, it sounds like the temperature control 240383703 is faulty and would need to be replaced. Read More...
Mike February 19, 2013 for Model Number frs26h7cb0 Milk is freezing in the refrigerator. I checked the air flow, and no matter where I set the refrigerator temp. control the damper door stayed 100% open, until I turned it to 0, the damper then closed. I reset the control to "normal" but nothing happened. The damper door stayed closed. I proceeded to disassemble the control box. When I loosened the box from the refrigerator side, the damper opened, 100%. I removed the damper assembly from the control box, it would not operate with the refrig. temp control. I re-installed the control box and contents to their original position. Turn the refig. temp control to normal, the damper door opend 100%, I once again set the temp. control to 0 the damper closed, I set the control back to normal...the damper stayed closed. I was able to get the damper to open once again, but it remained opened 100%. It seems to me, that the refrig. temp. control isn't working properly. Any other ideas? Thank You.
1 Answer Hello Mike. Based on the information you provided, the temperature control is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Cody February 16, 2013 for Model Number FRS26H5ASB6 Refrigerator is warm (50 F), but freezer is cooling as it should. I think I have narrowed the issue down between the refrigerator temp control (240383703) and the damper (241600902), but I'm not sure which one is the real issue. No air was flowing from the damper when I started troubleshooting. First test: I opened the damper all the way by hand, powered up the fridge, and then turned the temp control to defrost. The damper closed, but would not re-open when I took the temp control off defrost. Second test: I opened the damper half-way by hand, powered up the fridge, and then turned the temp control to defrost. Nothing happened. I cannot determine whether this is an issue with the temp control or damper. If it helps, last week we had the same problem. It seemed to correct itself, then the fridge started to freeze everything for a few days (damper 100% open?). I turned temp control to defrost and then it was back at 50 degrees (damper stuck closed?). Thanks for your help!
1 Answer Hello Cody, Based on the information provided, it sounds like the damper 241600902 would be at fault in working intermittently. Read More...
Allison January 11, 2013 for Model Number FRT18S6AWY My freezer keeps freezing up! Someone mentioned that the defrost timer may need to be reset. Where is the timer located on this model Frigidaire? Model #FRT18S6AWY
1 Answer Hello Allison. The timer 215846602 is located inside the control ont he unit. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the back wall of the freezer. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Mike December 27, 2012 for Model Number frs26h7csb2 Fridge side is not staying cold. Damper door, no cold air is coming out of the door. The freezer side on the bottom has frost build up. why??? thanks
1 Answer Hello Mike. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the back wall of the freezer. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Eric November 05, 2012 for Model Number frs26lh5ds9 Freezer seems to be freezing but sometime over night it is losing temp. The ice is melting, causing water to come out of dispenser to floor. Some of the items are thawing out and then refreezing during day when freezer seems to be working fine. Everything seems to be working properly. Checked to make sure everything running and seems that overnite something is not kicking in?
1 Answer Hello Eric, It sounds as if though your unit is sticking in defrost or if the unit is sitting in temperatures below 55 degrees. The ambient temperature of the room must be above 55 degrees for the unit to operate properly. If the unit is sticking in defrost it may be a bad control board 5303918476. Read More...
Dan October 30, 2012 for Model Number frs26h5asb4 My freezer side is working fine but the refrigerator side is warm. When I turn the thermostat off the damper closes and when I turn it back on to cooler it opens "sometimes". It blows cold out of the the vent but the problem is sometimes it doesnt open when it should. If the damper is shut when it should be open I can lightly tap in front between the control knobs and it clicks then the damper opens. I dont know if replacing the whole damper assembly will fix whatever is hanging up by the controll knobs.
1 Answer Hello Dan, It appears based on the information that you provided that you have a faulty thermostat 5304482075. This thermostat comes as an assembly with both thermostats the defrost control and the damper assembly. Read More...
Steve October 11, 2012 for Model Number FRS6KW3AQ6 The freezer and refrigerator are not getting cold. Both fans run all lights are on and I think the compressor is running. When I turn the switch to zero, I can here a click like something shut off. When I turn it back on, another click that is telling me it is starting up again but no cold air.
1 Answer Hello Steve, You need to verify whether the compressor is running or not. If it is, you have most likely experienced a sealed system restriction or freon loss. If it is running, you will need to check the connections to the compressor from the control board. If voltage is not present frm the control board, it will require replacement. We can render further assistance if we could Please get you to verify the model number. It doesn't pull up as valid. Read More...
Jason August 12, 2012 for Model Number FRS26R4CWO My refrigerator is getting to cold (freezing). I had to turn the temperature control knob to 0 for it to stop freezing. Up until being right on 0 turning the knob made no difference in temperature. What is most likely to be the problem?
1 Answer Hello Jason, This sounds like the damper assembly has failed. The first thing you need to do is to make sure there is no frost build-up that is preventing the damper from closing. In periods of high humidity, there can be a frost build-up develop during the amount of time it takes to put the groceries away if the door is left standing open for the duration. If there is no frost build-up in the damper assembly, replace the control box assembly 5304482075 which is the assembly you order to get the damper assembly. Read More...