Sickegg February 22, 2017 for Model Number MCBR1020W I have a 10 cuft. magic chef fridge, mode - mcbr1020w, it has stopped working. When the problem occurred, the fridge seem like it's not coming back on from "defrost mode". Fridge light is on when door opens, so electricity is ok. I have manually turn the "defrost timer" to force it back on, it will run for 1.5 days or about 36 hours fine, then shut off again. After researches, I knew the defected part should be the defrost timer got stuck in defrost mode. So I ordered it from another site, replaced it. Same symptom after running it for 1.5 days. I knew from researches that those symptoms should be caused by either the defrost timer or thermostat. I even also ran a "bypass" test with a standalone wire to connect the hook up connectors pull from the thermostat, fridge still won't turn on until I turn the defrost timer again(while bypass). That confirms the thermostat should be ok. The problem comes down to I had a bad defrost timer, replace it, but even the new one from another site is defective... what are the odds. I just don't want to keep on troubleshooting this old fridge unless I know for sure what the problem is nor worth keeping. So I want to ask do you suspect any other parts that can go wrong with those symptoms? I don't want to invest too much in this fridge. If you do insist that it is still a bad defrost timer, I'll order from appliancepartspros.com this time. Thank you.
1 Answer Sickegg, The most likely cause for this issue would be a faulty defrost timer with it stopping and being able to advance the timer and it come back on. Read More...
Linda August 30, 2016 for Model Number MSBR415S Magic Chef I have this nice little Magic Chef fridge. The freezer gets frosty and icy, while the lower section just gets cool and wet. This was in a tenants unit, and he never vaccumed and cleaned the coils or anything else! I sure do like it and would like to fix it. I think there's life left here. Any suggestions? Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Linda. Sorry, the manufacturer does not offer any parts for the model number you provided. Read More...
Bob Barton May 21, 2015 for Model Number MCBR1000W I enter my model number, MCBR1000W, and part number AP4565008 comes up for a defrost timer. When I enter the model number on the page to check compatibility, it comes up not compatible. Just wondering why. If AP4565008 is not compatible, do you have an alternative or a conversion/universal number that will work?
1 Answer Bob, based on the model number given the replacement defrost timer is part number 1411267. Our website does not have your model diagrams and parts listed, only similar models close to the one being searched. Sorry for the confusion. Read More...
Wes October 06, 2014 for Model Number MCBR1020W Frig not cooling tried turning defrost timer no luck. Clicking sound at compressor. Compressor not running. Inside fan is running.
1 Answer Hello Wes. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/193358-freezer-fridge-not-cooling.html Read More...
2 Answers Julio, The model number listed is not coming up as a valid model. It may be a MCBR1020W instead of MCBR1029W. For the timer making noise you would want to replace the defrost timer 502414000009. Read More...
Jack April 29, 2014 for Model Number frto54gm I am a retired hvac/r guy I have this old frig. Which gets stuck in defrost ok. I can roll it out ok, but it just gets stuck again. I looked at the the heater and defrost terminator and found this resistor in line with the defrost controls circuit. I dont have a schematic. Can you tell me what its for and what effect it could have on keeping the timer in defrost? thank you
1 Answer Jack, The resistor that is in line is there for the purpose of not allowing the power to spike and keep a steady flow of electricity. If the unit is getting stuck in defrost an the thermostat and defrost heater check ok then the timer would be the issue. Read More...
Ali August 20, 2013 for Model Number MCBR102OW My fridge stops cooling, the light is on. I tried turning it off and on again still it would not cool or freeze. I tried turning the defrost time at the back and starts to cool. It did same thing several times. What is wrong with it?
1 Answer Ali, If you have turned the defrost timer and the unit came on but does not cycle back on by itself without turning the timer then the timer is faulty and would need to be replaced CF2003-56. Read More...
Victor K June 25, 2013 for Model Number MCBR1020W 3 year old refrigerator we use in a seasonal cabin. After running for about 15 hours it starts making a very loud ticking noise when the compressor is running. It seems to tick for a couple of hours each time. I called Magic Chef and they thought it was the defrost timer. Does that sound plausible?
1 Answer Victor, Yes it is plausible for the defrost timer to develop a ticking noise. It could be when the timer gets to a certain point that the motor on it starts the ticking. Other than the compressor, and the fan motor, the timer is the only part that is a moving part. You will want to check to make sure that the fan is not hitting ice in the freezer compartment. Read More...
Alvin March 04, 2013 for Model Number mcbr1020w The portion around the fan in freezer compartment is frozen blocking air from lower section of refrigerator.
1 Answer Hello Alvin. 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...