Clark November 10, 2023 for Model Number TFT26PRDAAA I replaced failed defrost heater with new defroster heater and thermostat. I have temperature gauges in freezer and fresh food sections to monitor temperature ranges on daily basis. The minimum temperatures in both sections is good but I think the maximum temperatures are too high. The freezer section maximun temperature is in mid 60 degrees F and the fresh food section maximun temperature range is 45-50 F. Should I replace the defrost timer? I did not find any temperature sensors in both sections for this TFT26PRDAAA model. This refrigerator is 20+ years old.
1 Answer Clark, it would be recommended that the evaporator frost pattern is inspected. If the evaporator is partially covered by frost after an hour of the defrost cycle being finished, the failure would be in the sealed system. This is an indicator that the sealed system is struggling to get the appliance down to temperature. Read More...
Clark November 01, 2023 for Model Number GE Profile TFT26PRDAAA - bought Early 2000's I bought GE TFT26PRDAAA refrigerator in early 2000's. I replaced defrost heater Nov 2022. Failed again in Oct 2023. Replaced WR51X10055 Refrigerator Defrost Heater Assembly and WR50X10068 Defrost Thermostat this time. I could not find any WR55X10025 temperature sensors in freezer or refrigerator sections. Is the WR9X489 Refrigerator defrost timer the only device that controls the defrost cycles in my GE TFT26PRDAAA refrigerator? What is the defrost time and non-defrost run times for the WR9X489 Refrigerator defrost timer? Looks like defrost time cycle is about 30 minutes but the non-defrost times are somewhere between 12-16 hours.
Satya August 01, 2023 for Model Number TFX28PBBGAA I would like to where the defrost timer is located on this model and how to access it. Probably needs replacing but need to test it first.
1 Answer Satya, The defrost timer/control for your model is located in the control area of the fresh food section. WR9X489 Read More...
Chris August 16, 2022 for Model Number TFX25ZPBBBB I've made a mark on the defrost timer. How long should it take for it to make a full revolution?
2 Answers Chris, This should be an 8 hour timer and should fully rotate in 8 hours. It could be a 10 hour but most are 8. Read More...
Chris August 16, 2022 for Model Number TFX25ZPBBBB I've made a mark on the defrost timer. How long should it take for it to make a full revolution?
2 Answers Hello Chris, defrost timers only run when the compressor is running or when in a defrost cycle, your model's defrost timer has a run time of 16 hours and a defrost cycle time of 35 min, so about one revolution about every 16.5 hours of total run time. On average a ref runs about 50% of the time so it may take 1.5 - 2 days for one revolution. Read More...
Greg February 23, 2022 for Model Number ESS25LGNABB Does the GE ESS25LGNABB have a defrost timer? If so where is it located? My freezer section warms up to the mid 30s and then cools back down to 0. This is a random behavior. It may go weeks without a problem. Thank You.
1 Answer Greg, this model will use a main control WR55X10942C instead of a defrost timer for the defrost cycle. However, it would be recommended that the condenser coils are checked for dust accumulation as this can cause the unit to not cool back down properly after a defrost cycle, creating warm temperatures. Read More...
Brad May 18, 2020 for Model Number Kenmore / GE side by side I just replaced the GE defrost timer After powering up the unit and sliding the on/ temp selector switch to where it was before...it hasn't restarted. My coils are frosted up. Is it, or does it automatically go into defrost after installing a new timer? Should it automatically turn back on?
1 Answer Brad, you may need to manually advance the timer knob clockwise, this should take it out of defrost and put it in to run mode. Typically they will advance out of defrost on their own Read More...
Ron April 29, 2020 for Model Number Kenmore 363.9532753 Can't remember when I purchased this refrigerator but it's been awhile. Recently I have noticed a ticking sound inside the food compartment. Appears to be coming from the control housing, maybe the defrost control timer. There are no other issues with the refrigerator. Could the ticking sound be normal and I just never noticed it before or could it be a signal that the defrost control timer may be going bad?
1 Answer Hello Ron, most likely it is the defrost timer motor you are hearing, they usually get loud as they age and start to slow down, the part is WR9X489. Read More...
Wessam February 03, 2020 for Model Number GE refrigerator GSCS3KY The freezer temperature does not go below 11F and sometimes goes up to 17F. There is icing on the evaporator coil. I tested the defrost heater and seems to work fine. Can this be a defrost timer issue? Where is it located in this model ?
1 Answer Wessam, your model does not have a defrost timer but uses an adaptive defrost control which is located on the main control board on the back of the refrigerator. If the heater is good, the problem will be with the defrost thermostat located on the top of the evaporator or the defrost control is not putting the unit into defrost. Look at the defrost thermostat, if there is a bulge at the top of it, it is bad and needs to be replaced. When it is cold, it should also read closed and have continuity. the part number for the thermostat is WR50X10065, the control board is WR55X10942C Read More...
Mike January 09, 2020 for Model Number GSH25JFXBB Unit runs until freezer and refridg. gets to proper temp. Unit shuts off. Will not restart until freezer has completely thawed and refridg is approx. 60 degrees.
1 Answer Mike, the thermistors would need to be tested to ensure that they are registering temperatures properly, to include showing when temperatures increase. If the thermistors test good, and the shut off is during a defrost cycle, then it is likely that the main control is not opening the heater relay during the defrost cycle. If the compressor operates for several hours, then the evaporator frost pattern would need to be inspected as it could be possible that the compressor is not able to get the temperatures down properly. Read More...