Bill February 10, 2024 for Model Number RF267AEWP/XAA-00 Ice maker not making ice. Interior light stays on when the switch is depressed. I tested the door switch and it is working ok, but I changed out the switch and when depressed, the light stays on. Checked reed switches with magnets, both work.any suggestion?
1 Answer Bill, if the main control DA41-00651T senses the doors are open, it can prevent the ice maker from creating ice. As the door switches tested good, the most likely cause of failure would be the main control. Read More...
Jessie P December 27, 2023 for Model Number RFG297AAPN/XAA My ice auger has stopped turning. Ice maker makes ice and water dispenser works when the door is closed. I have replaced the ice auger motor but it did not fix the problem. When the switch to dispense ice is pressed the flapper motor opens but the ice auger does not rotate. What other parts have an input to the ice auger to tell it to dispense ice?
1 Answer Jessie, Make sure that the auger in the bin is not seized up due to ice blockage. If this is ok then you will want to test to see if there is voltage to the auger motor. If there is no voltage, check the wiring at the top of the door hinge and if it is good then it sounds like the display would be the issue. Read More...
Gene December 05, 2023 for Model Number RF28JBEDBSR/AA I am trying to bypass the door reed switches using magnets while the doors are open. (I need to test the evap motor while it is running.) The magnets are strong, but it doesn't work. The lights stay on when I place the magnets over the spot indicated for the reed switches. The reed switches work when I close the door so it is not a problem with them. I know they work because I put my phone inside the fridge and on video while I close the door. The light goes out. Is there some other method to trick the fridge into thinking the doors are closed when they're not, so I can access the interior while it is running?
1 Answer Gene, depending on the magnet being used, it may have the same polarity that the reed switch would have. The magnet may need to be flipped around. Oftentimes, a refrigerator magnet is all that is needed. Read More...
Mike October 28, 2023 for Model Number rf263beaesr/aa My refrigerator stopped dispensing both water and ice (but it makes ice fine). The door/reed switch turns the lights on/off, but it's as though that same signal isn't reaching the control for the dispenser. I've already replaced the dispenser cover/control and the main control board as well as the water filter. The reservoir is filled, and the water valves have continuity. What could the problem be?
1 Answer Mike, Check the dispenser micro switch for continuity when the switch is depressed. If it does not change state then it would need to be replaced.DA34-00011B Read More...
Cris August 09, 2023 for Model Number RF28HMEDBSR/AA-0000 The refrigerator is working fine but when I open the freezer the light won’t turn on. I’ve already changed the led light and no change. What else can it be if the led light is new?
Brenda May 10, 2023 for Model Number rf20hfenbsr/aa My ice maker will cycle - drop ice and fill with water if I press the reset button, but will not cycle on its own. I replaced the ice maker so I know that is not the problem. I thought that it may be the reed switch on the freezer door. If I use a magnet to test it the lights do go off so I am not sure. Has anyone had this problem?
1 Answer Brenda, this would be caused by a temperature issue in the freezer or an air leak. The seal around the dispenser chute and the ice bin would need to be inspected for any gaps that could allow warm air to leak through. In regards to a possible temperature failure, a thermometer would need to be used to verify that the temperature in the freezer is as close to 0°F as possible in comparison to the set temp. If the temperature is correct, the likely failure would be in the main control DA92-00420S. Read More...
Peter January 25, 2023 for Model Number RF26J7500SR/AA Would the door switch (push button DA34-00066C) prevent my dispenser from dispensing ice and water? The ice maker still works and makes ice and the Reed Switch still works to recognize the doors are closed.
1 Answer Peter, This could cause the issue, I would suggest checking the switches with a multimeter for proper continuity. Read More...
Jag April 21, 2021 for Model Number RF26VABWP/XAA-0000 Initially, interior light stayed on all the time. No matter if door is open or closed. After trying to remove the switch that is actuated by closing the door, the interior light will not illuminate. In trying to remove switch, i apparently further damaged the switch. How to safely remove the switch and does the long leads pull up the other part of the connector. Thanks
1 Answer Jag, when replacing the reed switch DA34-00043B, it would be recommended that the refrigerator power cord is unplugged first. This will significantly reduce the chance of damaging the main control. The connector of the switch has a press tab that would need to be pressed to unlock the connection before pulling it away from the cabin harness. The cabin harness would not be able to pull any farther than where it is originally. Damaging this wire is not repairable and can cause further issues. Read More...
Terry Parrott November 30, 2020 for Model Number RF4287HARS/XAA Refrig works good, but no interior lights( overhead and both side lights). This just happened. Part needed? Thanks, Terry
1 Answer Terry, You will want to check to make sure that there is power getting to the light assembly and if there is not then this will be a main control board issue. Read More...
Justin July 14, 2020 for Model Number RFG295AARS/XAA-0000 Interior lights blinking when doors are opened. Replaced light bulbs. Checked voltage to the bulb sockets. Good. Removed the light unit and inspected wires. Good. Checked wire connections within the light unit using a volt meter. Bad reed switch? Thanks.
1 Answer Justin, It is possible that the reed switch is making intermittent contact but it would be more likely that there is an issue with the control board causing the lights to flicker. Read More...