Len January 31, 2021 for Model Number PFSS9PKYASS the freezer appears to be working fine. The Frig keeps turning on the Turbo Cool. Then it turns it off a minute or two later. The temp is set for 38 Degrees F. The readout on the fridge jumps around from 40 to 38 to 36 and then to 26. But the measured real temp is between 40-50. Where is the refir's temp sensor located?
1 Answer Len, the refrigerator temperature sensor WR50X10058 is going to be located in the evaporator cover at the back of the refrigerator section. Read More...
Carl November 25, 2020 for Model Number PFSS9PKYASS Compressor is running and refrigerator compartment is cooling normally. Freezer is not cooling, and the evaporator in the freezer compartment is not iced up or even cold. Ice maker is also not cold. Refrigerator is at 38 degrees, freezer is at 66 degrees. The Bi-Metal defrost sensor is working (closed below about 80 degrees, open above). What could cause this condition?
1 Answer Carl, based on the information provided, there is going to be a sealed system issue. As the refrigerator is cooling properly, it decreases the likelihood of there being a freon leak. Since there is not a frost pattern at all on the freezer evaporator, more than likely there is a restriction in the sealed system. In a situation like this, a freon certified technician would be needed to properly identify what would be occurring in the sealed system. Read More...
Robgrr April 10, 2020 for Model Number PFSF6PKXEWW Regarding Q & A pasted below: The drain tube was replaced at the time of installing new drain clip AP5579885. After the install I tested the system multiple times by pouring water into the drain hole and the water flowed freely all the way out into the pan. 24 hrs later the drain hole plugged up again with ice. Why would the drain hole keep freezing? Sincerely, --------------------------------------------------------------------- Regarding the question and answer I pasted below....It is the fridge side drain I was speak about and the frozen drain hole is what the problem is. The defrosted water has no where to drain because the hole has an ice plug in it and therefore draining into the fresh food section. Any idea of what I can test to see why the drain keeps plugging up creating an ice shelf behind the ASM door? Could it be a sensor or possibly the Heater Metal Sheath, although I would think the entire evaporator itself would be a complete block of ice if the heater wasn't working? The ice is only forming below the evaporator and covering the drain hole. Thanks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question: Ice keeps forming plugging up the defrost drain hole even after I have installed a new drain clip AP5579885. Each time I melt the plug up I ensure the drain is clear and water is emptying freely into the pan, yet 24 hrs later the drain hole is completely frozen and plugged up again. There is no ice forming on the evaporator that I can see so why would ice be forming only in the drain hole and line and freezing up so quickly? Model Number PFSF6PKXDWW Answer Rob G, It is normal for the freezer drain to freeze over during the cooling cycles. The defrost drain clip assists in thawing the top fo the drain for the defrost cycle so the water can flow. This only becomes a problem if it doesn't thaw and the water can't drain. Robgrr for Model Number PFSF6PKXDWW ANSWER Robgrr, it is likely that the drain tube WR02X12751 has a residue on it or it has broken down to where it is remaining pinched shut in the duckbill. This would cause the water to not be able to drain properly.
1 Answer Based on the information provided, the last possibility would be that the defrost cycle is short cycling. This can be caused by the evaporator sensor WR23X10582 indicating warmer temperatures than it actually should when it heats up, the bi-metal WR02X12591 turning the heater off early, or the main control WR55X11055 not operating properly. The evaporator sensor can be tested for resistance and should measure 20.4KO at 14°F, 16.4KO at 23°F, 13.2KO at 32°F, 8.9KO at 50°F, and 5KO at 77°F. The bi-metal should show an open circuit at 140°F and close at 104°F (can use a hair dryer outside of the cabin to test). If these all check out properly, then the main control is the likely suspect. Read More...
Robgrr April 10, 2020 for Model Number PFSF6PKXDWW Regarding the question and answer I pasted below....It is the fridge side drain I was speak about and the frozen drain hole is what the problem is. The defrosted water has no where to drain because the hole has an ice plug in it and therefore draining into the fresh food section. Any idea of what I can test to see why the drain keeps plugging up creating an ice shelf behind the ASM door? Could it be a sensor or possibly the Heater Metal Sheath, although I would think the entire evaporator itself would be a complete block of ice if the heater wasn't working? The ice is only forming below the evaporator and covering the drain hole. Thanks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question: Ice keeps forming plugging up the defrost drain hole even after I have installed a new drain clip AP5579885. Each time I melt the plug up I ensure the drain is clear and water is emptying freely into the pan, yet 24 hrs later the drain hole is completely frozen and plugged up again. There is no ice forming on the evaporator that I can see so why would ice be forming only in the drain hole and line and freezing up so quickly? Model Number PFSF6PKXDWW Answer Rob G, It is normal for the freezer drain to freeze over during the cooling cycles. The defrost drain clip assists in thawing the top fo the drain for the defrost cycle so the water can flow. This only becomes a problem if it doesn't thaw and the water can't drain.
1 Answer Robgrr, it is likely that the drain tube WR02X12751 has a residue on it or it has broken down to where it is remaining pinched shut in the duckbill. This would cause the water to not be able to drain properly. Read More...
Robgrr April 09, 2020 for Model Number PFSF6PKXDWW Ice keeps forming plugging up the defrost drain hole even after I have installed a new drain clip AP5579885. Each time I melt the plug up I ensure the drain is clear and water is emptying freely into the pan, yet 24 hrs later the drain hole is completely frozen and plugged up again. There is no ice forming on the evaporator that I can see so why would ice be forming only in the drain hole and line and freezing up so quickly?
1 Answer Rob G, It is normal for the freezer drain to freeze over during the cooling cycles. The defrost drain clip assists in thawing the top fo the drain for the defrost cycle so the water can flow. This only becomes a problem if it doesn't thaw and the water can't drain. Read More...
Jimmy April 06, 2020 for Model Number PFSS6PKXESS Fridge is leaking water. Upon inspection found buld up of ice under criper tray. Removed panel and found drip tray under condenser was not necessarily clogged up but all frozen up. Coils were ok and not frozen. Defrosted everything and made sure water poured into drip tray made its into pan at bottom of fridge. BTW when i started the bottom tray by fan was almost dry. Two months later I have the same problem. Leaking water and ice buildup under crisper tray. Im guessing its defrosting but not completely? What parts do I try? Sensors?
1 Answer Jimmy, On the back of the unit, there will be a drain tube, remove this drain tube and inside there should be a black valve that looks like a duckbill. Remove this and it should correct the issue of the drain clogging. Read More...
Troy November 09, 2019 for Model Number PFSF6PKXEWW I am a local handyman trying to figure out why the freezer was warm and fresh food cool froze and no evap funs running torpor bottom. I have replaced the fresh food evap fan motor and the main control board but still only compressor comes on and no evap fans working. Please help!!
1 Answer Troy, On these units when the door has opened the fans will shut off. You will want to tape off the door switches and see if the fans come on with the door open. If they do then check the frost pattern on the evaporator coils to make sure that there is not a defrost issue which would be indicated by an impacted evaporator. If the coils have very little frost then a service technician will need to check the unit to determine where the sealed system is leaking or restricted. Read More...
Eb October 13, 2019 for Model Number GE PFSS6PKXASS Hi, Recently replaced External Coil Assembly due to corroded portion at the bottom caused freon leak. Also replaced 2 Bottom Freezer Fan. Refrigerator seem to be working fine and reading 38 degrees and below as set. The freezer however is a different story. Placed a cup of water to freeze and it took nearly 24 hours to freeze it. It does freeze but I feel that it's taking quite a long time. Any thoughts on possible issue/s and solution/s? Please advice... Kind regards, Erwin
1 Answer Hello EB, your description of the cooling problem points to a problem in the sealed system. You did not mention who had done the previous system repair as this is usually done by an appliance technician, but the filter/drier should also have been replaced and a proper vacuum procedure done to eliminate any system contaminants before a recharge. You may want to do this a 2nd time and if the lack of sufficient cooling still occurs there may be a compressor problem, Read More...
Kas October 08, 2018 for Model Number PFSS6PKXASS I watched a video on replacing fresh food section bimetal switch and heater coil. Stated all plugs are different so just unplug them. Dummy me...they are all the same. from top to bottom, what is the order to plug all three back in?? Fan on top, followed by heater, then bimetal switch in bottom? My wife will kill me if I can't get this back together.
1 Answer Kas, Each of these connectors will be a little different and will only plug in one way. Unfortunately we do not have information on which location each one will go to. Read More...
Brian September 17, 2018 for Model Number PFSS6PKXDSS Is this the sensor that tells the fresh food section to cool? The freezer and fresh food section were both working fine until I unplugged the refrigerator to clean the condenser coils. Plugged the fridge back in after about 20 minutes and now the freezer section is working fine but the fresh food section is at about 55 degrees.