Colleen July 23, 2019 for Model Number FGHC2342LF Refrigerator freezing food. Appliance repair person replaced damper and sensor in March ($425), said the parts and repair are out of warranty. 1. Should we try to replace sensor to see if this will fix it? 2. Tenants have been leaving door partially open by mistake if crisper not closed all the way. Could that ruin a new sensor?
1 Answer Colleen, No, leaving the door open will not "ruin a new sensor", but can cause frost and ice to develop in the refrigerator that could cause a freezing appearance. Check and make sure both the doors close and seal properly, also check the dispenser door flapper for proper closure and seal. Check the top shelf in the refrigerator, make sure there's nothing large or bulky blocking the damper area or redirecting the air away from the sensor. Check and make sure the sensor box isn't blocked or restricted by an article. Make sure articles on the shelves aren't "hanging" over the edge of the shelves, or piled up and against the walls. We wouldn't expect new parts to fail in a couple of months, but it's possible, but we need to eliminate the more common issues that cause a possible problem, first. Read More...
David July 17, 2019 for Model Number Fridgidaire Fgus2642lf2 Digital display on front shows 0 on freezer side and 62 for refrigerator side. Freezer side is working fine and items are frozen. Refrigerator side is warmer but maybe not actually 62. Thermostat perhaps? And which one of that is issue. Anything else to check?
1 Answer David, a thermometer should be used to verify the temperatures in the freezer and refrigerator. With this happening, you will want to inspect the evaporator fan 809069220 to ensure it is spinning well. From there, you will want to inspect the damper assembly 241853801 to see if it is opening and closing. The air return at the back of the refrigerator section going back to the freezer will need to be inspected for any blockage as this can prevent airflow. If the damper is not opening, it will need to be checked for incoming voltage from the red with yellow stripe wire to the brown with yellow stripe wire. If there is incoming voltage, then the damper has failed and would need to be replaced. If there is not voltage, then the main control 5303918538would be the most likely issue Read More...
Brian July 08, 2019 for Model Number FGUS2642LF2 Frigidaire Side by Side Model FGUS2642LF2. The problem started in Oct., started freezing in the frig, the display still said 33, actual was as low as 24. Replaced thermistor after consulting with the area repairman, did not change temp. Replaced control panel worked until late June. Temp started warming up to over 50, first thought was a thermistor, replaced, no change. Replaced control panel with the one I removed in Oct., started freezing again. Ordered another control panel, installed now the temp is 45, display says 33.
1 Answer Brian, You could check the thermistors in the unit to make sure that they are ok but also check to make sure that you have a good even frost on the evaporator coils by removing the rear wall in the freezer. If the unit has a good frost pattern then this will most likely be caused by a faulty Main control board 5303918538. Read More...
Jochem July 04, 2019 for Model Number FGHB2844LP2 Fridge is EI23BC30KS3 (exactly 6 years old). Freezer door was replaced after 5 years and two food losses, as it was leaking from day 1, at the bottom (invisible lemon state). At first repair, main board and evaporator fan were replaced (SY, EF codes). At second repair, switch membrane and board control were replaced. Current issue: fridge and freezer are not attaining (factory default) settings of 37 and 0 degrees, actuals are ~ 43 and 10 using a COOPER DFP450W-0-8 cooking thermometer (use MIN tracking). No alarms. Replaced evaporator fan (and missing washer) as well as defrost thermostat (it has disintegrated), cleaned condensor fan and coils. Frost on evaporator coil is normal (light frost). Damper is operating fine when fridge is powered on with cover removed. Tested fridge & freezer thermistors (low temperature tested with ice water): Fridge: 11.0kOhm at room temperature, 23kOhm at 39 degrees Freeze: 11.5kOhm at room temperature, 29kOhm at 36.5 degrees My question: how can I be certain one or both thermistors are bad and need replacement or should I look elsewhere? Thank-you !
1 Answer Jochem, The thermistor is telling the control what it is reading. That is what is displayed on the user interface. Take a temperature measurement inside the compartment to see real temps. If your reading is off from the display by more than 5 percent then the thermistors need to be replaced. Read More...
Roger Wood May 28, 2019 for Model Number Frigadaire DGHS2634KW0 My side by side freezer got to -12 when set on 5.The refrig side stayed on 35.The freezer would go down to -8 then back to 5 but when went to -12 did not go back to 5. Is this the temp sensor part # 240597203 going bad? and where is it on this model? Thanks!
1 Answer Roger Wood, your damper should be opening and closing to regulate cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator section. I would replace the damper, part number [241853801]. As far as the temperature sensor, it should be located on the side of the inside cabinet, it usually is covered with a protective box, it senses temperature and tells the control board when to open and close the damper, they don't fail often however. Read More...
Jay May 26, 2019 for Model Number EI23CS55GS1 On occasion freezer temp display shows at set point (0) yet actual temp is higher (usually don't notice until its 30+ degrees and everything is melted). After power reset, freezer display shows Hi temp and unit comes on and back to normal. Any suggestions? Also refrigerator temp display never changes, always shows set temp.
1 Answer Jay, the most likely scenario is going to be that the main control 5303918558 is not properly registering the temperature being sensed by the thermistors. The thermistors can be tested for resistance in comparison to the sections ambient temperature. Read More...
1 Answer Mark, you will want to check the frost pattern of the evaporator. If the evaporator is completely encased in frost or ice, then you have a defrost issue and this will cause an improper air flow. If the evaporator fan can not properly circulate the air, then it will cause warm temperatures while frost builds up along the back panel. Read More...
Craig March 04, 2019 for Model Number LGHS2665KF2 I can not find the thermistor on the freezer side of my frigidaria gallery side by side.
1 Answer Craig, The thermistor will be in the housing where the auger motor is behind the ice bucket. Read More...
Saabin March 03, 2019 for Model Number E23BC78IPS6 Ice maker has been a big problem with this fridge in the 8 years we've owned it. About 3 years ago, the ice maker would make ice on occasion. I decided to tackle the problem again to get the ice machine working. When I opened the ice maker compartment, the housing and ice maker was completely caked in 4 inches of ice. Defrosted the entire fridge, used a hair dryer to dry out all the parts and let it sit for a few days. Cleaned all the sensors and made sure the switches worked. Arm which brings the ice form mold goes into place where the finger heaters are, water is in the molds and frozen. However, nothing is kick starting the ice to defrost and empty into the bin. I'm at a complete loss as what to do next. Two repair men have been out to assist over the years and they're stumped. Any ideas what could be causing this issue?
1 Answer Saabin, the heater in the mold [242043902] may be bad, the sensors [5303918416] and [241983101] may be bad, the defrost heater [241962501] or the control [5303918495] may not even be sending the proper voltage through. If you test the thermistors and heaters for resistance, the sensors should read a resistance that correlates to the ambient temperature. The defrost heater should read about 31 ohms. Read More...
Pablo February 22, 2019 for Model Number EI27BS26JS1 COOL ZONE is 28 degrees freezing food and drinks. ALSO STOP MAKING ICE - ICE MOLD is frozen. Thawed with heat gun but freezes back up . had previously installed replacement ice making kit and board and worked for awhile. Would not stop making ice when bin was full so it would be jammed with ice. Electrolux tech said to empty it daily. Independent Tech came out and says he doesn't bothering working on these anymore.
1 Answer Pablo, The ice maker has a separate defrost heater 241962501 I/M heater if it fails the ice compartment can/will ice over. also check to make sure there are no air leaks around the ice maker assembly housing. Check and make sure there are no large or bulky items blocking the air flow from the air tunnel on the back wall onto the shelves of the refrigerator and the auto damper in the air tunnel is opening and closing properly, so the cool select zone isn't getting too cold. Read More...