Dan January 03, 2014 for Model Number MCBR 170B Mini refrigerator. It freezes everything. I'm thinking its the thermostat. Can I use a multi-meter to test the thermostat? It has three leads on it: green, black, and yellow. I know how to check for continuity, AC, DC. Can you walk me through a simple test for the thermostat?
1 Answer Hello Dan, You simply disconnect the wires from the component and turn the control to off. It should read as no connection. When it is turned to the on position it should read no resistance. This is a basic test and will not actually show if the temperature control is opening and closing at the proper temperatures. Since the temperature controls on these are common failures, there is a very good chance that it is the cause of your issue. Read More...
Rolando Ditico July 11, 2013 for Model Number MCBR1020W The freezer is frozen, ice getting frozen and the fan keep running. If I turn the thermostat down still the fan keep running.
1 Answer Rolando, You will want to check to make sure that the unit is not frosting up causing the unit to continuously operate. If it is then you will need to check the defrost heater and thermostat for continuity. If there is not continuity then replace the part. If they both have continuity then replace the timer. If the coils are clear then replace the thermostat. Read More...
Jeff April 27, 2013 for Model Number mcbr1020w My refridgerator keeps things cold for 24 hours .When the defrost cycles the fridge won't start up again, I have replaced the defrost timer, but I still have to start it with a screwdriver on the back of the timer. What part should I replace next?
1 Answer Jeff, If you are having to turn the shaft of the timer to get the unit to start then the problem would be in the timer even though the timer has just been replaced. Read More...
Mark O February 28, 2013 for Model Number MCBR1020W I have a 4 year old Magic Chef Refridgerator model # MCBR1020W. I went to get something out of it and it was blowing warm air in both the Freezer and Refridgerator compartments. Do you have any idea what may be wrong so I can order and replace the part if possible? I do hear what I believe is the compressor. It is blowing out hot air. I turned the unit off overnight on Wednesday and turned it back on this afternoon assuming that if the coils were frozen they would thaw and start blowing out cold again but no such luck. HELP*****thanks
1 Answer Mark, You will want to check to see if the compressor is running. More than likely the relay 501499900403 or compressor 501441000034 has failed. Read More...