Sylvia September 20, 2013 for Model Number wkbrs21kaw10 where is the defrost timer located in the fridge
1 Answer Sylvia, Where the controls are in the refrigerator section, you would remove that panel and the timer is located behind it. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Jack. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the evaporator coils in 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...
Karl September 04, 2013 for Model Number GE TNX22 Ice up will result in the fan stopping. I have measured the defrost element to 29 Ohms. Is that still within acceptable range ? How do I check defrost timer ? Thx /Karl
1 Answer Hello Karl. Heater is good. Thermostat should read closed if cold. If it is good, then the timer is the issue with the unit. Read More...
Lake August 29, 2013 for Model Number Hotpoint Model CTX14AYBNRWW ... Refrigerator is sweating inside top and it not too cold. The freezer works perfect and there is ice build up by the drian hole
1 Answer Hello Lake. Check all door gaskets and make sure they are sealing good. If so, It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the evaporator coils in 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...
Bob June 12, 2013 for Model Number tbx24zlr I replaced the temp. control but the refrig still runs all the time and if I let it run long enough it will freeze up in the freezer.
1 Answer Hello Bob. If the freezer is freezing up on the back wall, 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...
Malcom June 09, 2013 for Model Number GE monogram ZIF36NM I have ice buildup on the floor of my refrigerator. Manually defrosted it using a hair drier and ensured the drain hole under the unit was clean. But it started icing up again after a week. I guess the defrost timer or defrost element is broken. Found them on the parts list but how do I get to them in the refrigerator (through front or back)?
1 Answer Malcolm, To access the evaporator to change out the defrost heater you would need to remove the lower shelves and pull the evaporator cover off. Most likely the water on the floor is not from the defrost heater being broken or the defrost timer. In most cases the drain is clogged and causes the ice build up. It may be necessary to either snake the drain or if the drain hose can be pulled off to remove the drain hose and clean thoroughly. Read More...
Bob June 08, 2013 for Model Number tbx24zlr No matter where you set the temp. control, it runs all the time. And it is not getting cold enough to make ice and the freezer is not very cold. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Bob, Make sure the center divider isn't too hot indicating the coils need to be cleaned or the condenser fan motor could have an issue. If this isn't an issue, you should open the back wall of the freezer compartment to check that the evaporator fan is running at full speed causing an air flow issue and there is no ice ball at the point the freon lines come into the freezer compartment indicating a freon loss. Read More...
Bob June 06, 2013 for Model Number tbx24zlr My refrigerator runs all the time no matter where I set the dial. Freezer stays really cold, but at this time does not seem to be frosting up. Have just noticed this within the last week.. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Bob. Check and make sure the condenser coils are clean and the condenser fan motor is running properly. If all is good, and the temp is to cold, you may need to replace the control WR9X411 in the unit. Read More...
Brian May 20, 2013 for Model Number sig140060b The refrigerator trips the circuit breaker when I turn up the thermostat
1 Answer Hello Brian. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the thermostat is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Make sure the compressor is not grounded out on the unit. Read More...
Bob May 14, 2013 for Model Number gds18sbralss Hello, my refrigerator is freezing the fresh food section, I turn it down to lowest setting but it continues to freeze the fresh food. Is it the temp control? Don,t weather it cut or just runs.
1 Answer Bob, The most likely cause of failure is the temperature control failure WR02X11036. Read More...