Kyle February 14, 2017 for Model Number PFSF5NJXCCC Hi, I have a GE Profile Refrigerator (PFSF5NJXCCC). My compressor runs intermittently where sometimes it will be at 0 (Freezer) and 37( Fridge) and other times it will not run for an elongated period of time and temperatures rise into the 50s for both fridge and freezer. Compressor pins check in at 7.2 Ohms, and VAC input to the inverter board and to the compressor are both about 120 VAC. J15 is reading 8.5V though, so i thought the motherboard was the issue. I purchased a new motherboard (WR55X10956), and installed with no issue, but the J15 pins are still reading 8.5VDC. The fridge is still running intermittently, and i'm not sure how to get the J15 pin to output 4-6 VDC to the inverter. The red/white wires are also inputting 8.5VDC into the compressor, which i'm assuming is why it only runs part time. Do I have a bad inverter board? Is there a way to get the voltage input to J15 to come down? Thanks for your help, Kyle.
1 Answer Kyle, If you are getting 8.5 vdc back to the main board on the J15 then this would be a faulty inverter board. Read More...
Bob December 30, 2016 for Model Number Embraco VEGY18H compressor on GE ZFSB23DXCSS The invertor, WR55X20817 (519303021) went bad. I got a replacement WR49X10283 (519306299). There is 110 V. coming in to the inverrtor but no out out voltage. I checked resistance across the 3 pins of the compressor and it measured 6 Ohms. Even with the new inverter, the compressor does not kick in. Whats is going on?
1 Answer Hello Bob. If the inverter is new, and the compressor still does not start and run, you will need to replace the compressor in the unit. Read More...
Fernando S September 15, 2016 for Model Number ziss3600drjss Whats proper voltage to inverter, have 120 volts going to it and have red and white wire reading 4.7 volts, compressor windings are 7 ohms between posts, nothing to ground, am i looking for d c voltage
1 Answer Fernando, The J15 connector controls compressor speed through voltage AND frequency. When the main board calls for compressor operation, J15 output between pins 1 and 2 should be approximately 5 VDC with the harness connected and approximately 12 VDC with the harness disconnected. The voltage will not change regardless of compressor speed. A change in frequency controls the compressor speed. Read More...
Brad R July 26, 2016 for Model Number PFCS1PJXBSS Both fans running, not cooling. No clicking on motherboard. Compressor checks out ok, no continuity from the pins to the compressor body. Windings reading at 7 ohm Formed condenser assemble covered in thick dust. Cleaned that off Thought motherboard was bad so removed. Did not obtain a voltage reading to inverter before removing. Inspected board, no sign of soldier failure. Removed inverter. It is a pale green color, but does have brown spots that may indicate heating. Hard to tell. I thought I would be able to shake the resistors in the inverter to hear whether they had failed. This unit, everything is in the box (different than the initial video I watched). So, its either the motherboard or inverter, Which one? Anyway to check the inverter with everything disconnected? If I incrementally replaced one before the other to see if that took care of the issue, which one should I replace first?
1 Answer Hello Brad. You will test for power to the inverter. If there then you test for power to the compressor. If there is none, but there is power to it, you will need to replace the inverter. If there is no power to inverter, replace main board. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Tone B. July 17, 2016 for Model Number PFE29PSDASS We have a heat wave here in NY and my refrigerator stopped freezing and cooling. I replaced the inverter board the last time this happened. I noticed that the condenser fan is not on. I put a small strong fan and the refrigerator started working but when the temperature got over 90 it stopped. Then later, as the day cooled, I unplugged it and plugged it back in and later started working perfectly but we'll hit high temperatures tomorrow and I'm afraid the same will repeat. Do you recommend replacing the fan or mother board too... or possibly inverter board? What is the "J" number on board to check if fan is getting electricity?
1 Answer Hello Tone, If the fan is the only part that is shutting down, the issue is most likely the fan motor. If both fans and the compressor are all shutting down at the same time, the main board would be suspect. Please note that the inverter board controls only the compressor start and stop and compressor speed. The condenser fan motor connections to the main board are J9-1, J9-2, J9-3, and J9-4. I would user the on-board service diagnostic mode to pull the fault codes. This is accomplished as follows: Entering Service Diagnostics Enter Service mode by pressing the "Water", "Crushed", and "Cubed" buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.The display will show 00 in the FZ temperature display and 00 in the FF temperature display. All the components will turn off, 3 way valve will go home, dampers will go to closed position, and the temperature display shows 00 in each of the FZ and FF displays. LCD Display: Use the up and down buttons on the left to increment the 10’s place and the up and down buttons on the right to increment the 1’s place to select the desired test. Then press either "GO" pad to run the test. LED Display: Use the FZ temp keys to increment up and down the 10's place and the FF temp keys to increment the 1’s place to select the desired test. Press any key other than the temp adjust keys to run test. The test mode must be selected within 5 minutes of entering the diagnostic mode or it will time-out, normal refrigerator operation will resume. Once a test mode is selected, the display will show the results of the mode selected. Run test 0016 to exit diagnostics and return to normal operation. The control will reset to normal operation if power is cycled. Read More...
Vb September 12, 2015 for Model Number PFE29PSDASS Is there a video showing how to remove the compressor inverter? Disconnecting the inverter from the compressor is accomplished but removing the inverter from the body of the fridge is difficult since the passage seems to be blocked by copper tubing which I am afraid to damage by bending.
1 Answer Hello VB. There is no video at this time. In some cases the copper tubing does need to be flexed to remove the board. This is ok as long as you are carful and do not kink or break the copper tubing. If you kink it or break it, the sealed system will be damaged. Read More...
Jeff May 28, 2015 for Model Number DSHS9NGYACSSGS404278 Hello, I have the GE ADORA Side-by-Side Refrigerator and after the power went out the freezer and refrigerator stopped cooling. Do you have any suggestion on where to start? From what I have been reading it seems like it would be the motherboard compressor start relay? I have already cleaned the cooler and the fan is working. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jeff
1 Answer Jeff, you'll probably need the "motherboard" WR55X10956 but to be sure, you'll need to check the voltages into the inverter WR49X10283 with a multi meter. Remove power to the refrigerator, remove the rear cover panel and label and disconnect the wires from the inverter. Turn the refrigerator on then carefully check for 120 VAC across the black and orange wires to the inverter. then you'll need to check for 10 to 12 VDC across the white and red wires at the inverter. Be careful and don't shock your self. If you have the voltages, then the power and the motherboard circuit to the inverter are OK and proper and you'll need the inverter. if you don't have the VDC then the "motherboard" will be needed if the wires are intact and check properly. Read More...
S.S. May 12, 2015 for Model Number GE Side By Side Is a compressor user installable? It looks complicated.
1 Answer Hello! Unfortunately, no. We can not recommend compressor repairs. It requires at least two technicians to complete this sealed system repair. Read More...
S. Shook May 12, 2015 for Model Number GEW9200LW0 Service tech diagnosed bad inverter board. I purchased GE part# WR55X20817 and replaced it myself. Unit immediately began cooling, worked for 2 days before it failed again. Any suggestions? Have I "fried" the new inverter board? Is it likely the compressor? Thanks.
1 Answer Hello S. Shook, If the compressor is not running, then it sounds like the compressor is the issue and not the board. Try letting it sit turned off for about 4 hours and see if it starts and runs again. If so, the compressor is the issue. Read More...
Rahul February 08, 2015 for Model Number GSH25JSXLSS All three compressor windings are showing around 1ohm reading. J15 on the motherboard was between 5-6 . Does that mean the compressor has the issues ?
1 Answer Rahul, The compressor windings having only 1 O of resistance would indicate a faulty compressor. Read More...