Sheila August 18, 2019 for Model Number TFX25PRYDWW The coils in my freezer are not defrosting properly, causing my refrigerator to stay warmer than it should. I checked the timer and turned it on to defrost mode and the heater worked as it should. I waited 30 minutes and the refrigerator kicked back on, on its own. So I am stumped I thought it was the timer but with it cutting back on in 30 minutes i am unsure now. I should mention that only the bottom section of coils seemed to accumulate the ice. Are there separate heaters or is it all one unit?
1 Answer Sheila, What you describe sounds like an incomplete defrost, possibly the defrost thermostat cutting the heat off before it completes the defrosting or possibly a stopped-up drain if this is ice instead of frost... Read More...
Claud March 26, 2019 for Model Number TFX26PPDABB We have a GE side by side and the freezer side is freezing up with ice everywhere and the refrigerator side was warm. Do you think the issue is the defrost timer? (We had the same problem on another different refrigerator a few years ago and the defrost timer was the fix!) The model number is TFX26PPDABB and where is the defrost timer located on this model? Thank you!
1 Answer Claud, the defrost timer [WR9X489] is going to be located in the back of the refrigerator section behind the temperature knob panel. While it is possible that the defrost timer may be the issue, you may also want to check the defrost heater [WR51X10029] for 21 ohms and the defrost bi-metal [WR50X122] for continuity. Read More...
J September 25, 2018 for Model Number zisw48dyb Can you tell me the specs for a WR09X0489 timer? I'm interested to know the time it remains in defrost mode and how often it cycles. Thank you
1 Answer J, Based on our information the WR09X0489 defrost timer has a 35 minute defrost cycle, and a cool cycle of 16 hours of accumulated compressor run time( the timer advances, as long as the compressor runs). Read More...
Sam June 27, 2018 for Model Number FRT22RGJD1 The video online shows the defrost timer being removed from a middle section in the top of the fridge. I don't have the same center piece as the one in the video. My fridge was made in 2000. Serial Number LA03005334. I can't figure out where the defrost timer is. I took off the front piece in my center console. But, it has a different looking piece inside. My light and back area are completely separate and I have two controls on my center console. One for the freezer and one for the refrigerator. Where do I find it and is it a different part?
1 Answer Sam, the defrost timer on your model is located on the left side, at the bottom of the refrigerator behind the toe plate. The part number is [215846602]. Read More...
Scott May 20, 2018 for Model Number GE Profile side by side refridgerator Hi, my freezer is cold and can see the fan running, but my refrigerator side is not getting cold hovering in the low 60's. I can't seem to find the model # for the unit, but i do have a technical sheet that references some parts WR09X0489 defrost control, WR50X0122-defrost thermostat. Just need some assistance to find out what i need to resolve my problem. Thank you. GE Profile
1 Answer Hello Scott, first you'll want to verify that you are having a defrost issue by checking the evaporator coils. If covered with an even frost pattern, you'll want to check the heater and defrost thermostat for continuity. If both those components test good, you'll want to replace the timer. Hope this help! Read More...
Melinda December 29, 2017 for Model Number GE CTX18CASJRAD My refrigerator was having a problem staying cold (both fresh food side and freezer). I called a technician. He said it needed coolant added. Added coolant. Worked about a week, then defrosted and didn't come back on. Tech came back out last night and replaced a part that looked like a temperature control. Worked a while last night but it is warm this morning. I remembered he had turned a little adjustment behind a plug when he first came out which caused the refrigerator to come on. I turned that a bit this morning and it came on. I have no idea what to expect when I get home. What could be wrong or what parts could be bad?
1 Answer Hello Melinda, The part you turned the screw on is the defrost timer. If the timer is getting voltage from the temperature control as it should, the defrost timer WR9X520 is most likely defective. Read More...
Sargee8 September 14, 2017 for Model Number CSX25MR Think defrost timer is bad? Timer #WRO9X0489 Think compressor is OK- no ohms read on terminal connections with meter. How do I check the defrost timer?
1 Answer Sargee, You could test from gray to orange wire for resistance and if you check from gray to black in normal operation of unit then there should be continuity and if you check from gray to blue it should read open and in the defrost will read closed. Read More...
Tfx25zpbaaaa September 14, 2017 for Model Number TFX25ZPBAAA Unit cools fine but only periodically shuts off, if I manual slide the temperature control to off and back on again it tuns off and then restarts when necessary
1 Answer With this issue the most likely cause will be a faulty thermostat WR09X10016 causing the unit to continuously run. Read More...
Jim August 08, 2017 for Model Number TFS25PPBEB I have refrigerator that runs good cools good but when it comes time for it to kick back on I have to tap on the freezer knob for it to come back on. Is it the defrost timer or what. Thanks for the help.
1 Answer Hello Jim. It sounds like the cold control WR9X599 is bad on the unit. Sorry, this part has been permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and we don't know of any source or replacement for the part. Read More...
Rt July 20, 2017 I have a refrigerator which the original defrost timer is 12 hours is it okay to replace it with 6hrs or 8hrs? advance thanks for the help.
1 Answer Hello RT. It is best to find a timer that is close to the original timers time. Otherwise the unit will go into the defrost cycle prematurely. Thanks. Read More...