David August 31, 2014 for Model Number GSS30C6EYY03 My ice maker will make ice after I thaw it out. After awhile it seems to freeze up and starts to make ice very slowly about a half a bucket and quits making ice. It has frozen water in the tray and some times the ice fingers are frozen in the ice. Could this be the bi-metal sensor (thermostat) gone bad in the ice maker?
1 Answer Hello David, This is more likely a poor water fill due to low water pressure, a failing water valve WPW10238100, or the icemaker WPW10251076 contacts inside the motor module. The water valve is the most common cause. Read More...
Mathew April 28, 2014 for Model Number ET1MTKXKQ00 Our Whirlpool refrigerator condensor fan runs constantly. Is this normal?
1 Answer Hello Mathew. Check and see if the coils are dirty. If they are, it can cause it. If they are clean, the fan should run as long as the compressor is running. This could indicate a bad cold control WP2204605 on the unit. Read More...
Pete April 03, 2014 for Model Number ET1MTKXKQ00 My frig recently stop being cold. I thought it might be the thermostat. I changed that but it still doesn't get cold. When I change the temperature gauge, I do hear the motor running. I'm wondering if I change the Defrost Bimetal if the frig will get cold again?
1 Answer Hello Pete. No, if the unit is not cooling, and the motor is not running, it sounds like the compressor may be bad. If the compressor is running, then check the condenser coils and the condenser fan motor and the evaporator fan motor. Read More...
Vance October 21, 2013 for Model Number AMANA My coil has started to freeze up and the blower fan does not come on at all. Does the defrost thermostat control the fan too?
1 Answer Hello Vance. No, the freezing up is due to the fan not running. You will need to order and replace the fan motor if there is power to it. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Jose P October 04, 2013 for Model Number 106.70844101 Hello. I have the refrigerator model 106.70844102. three times in different days at the morning I found the refrigerator totally defrosted and after cleaning it started to work again normally. I checked the power cord and plug and the power outlet and all was OK. I wonder if you can help in finding the problem.
1 Answer Jose, It sounds like the defrost timer may be the issue of the unit not cooling. When the unit shuts down if you go into the refrigerator section and on the bottom of the control there is a hole that you can insert a flat blade screwdriver and turn the dial the unit should kick on. If it does then the timer would need to be replaced. Read More...
Doug September 30, 2013 for Model Number wt20gkxdn10 What would cause the ice to melt then the water to refreeze.
1 Answer Hello Doug. It could be the cold control sticking or the defrost timer sticking on the unit. You will need to check both parts on the unit. Read More...
Todd H September 21, 2013 for Model Number GR2FHTXTQ00 I have gotten three thermostats for this Icebox. My Icebox still will not defrost. I am checking for continuity on the two of the thermostats that I got from Sears. They read open whether the thermostat is in ice water or warm. Am I checking this correctly? Is it supposed to read closed at either warm or cold?
1 Answer Todd, If you have a digital multimeter with an audible tone you will hear a tone when you go across the 2 leads of the bimetal. This bi metal would need to be below 20 degrees to get an accurate reading. You will also want to do a continuity test of the heating element to make sure that it is not bad. Read More...
Ed August 24, 2013 for Model Number 2004 Estate by whirlpool corp. For several years my freezer evaporator coil would freeze up and refrigerator would stop cooling. So I would defrost it and it would go back to working fine for several months. In the past few months it freezes up in a few weeks. I thought I would change out the bi metal thermostate but decided to ask you first. thanks
1 Answer Ed, 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...
Rich August 02, 2013 for Model Number ET1MTKXKT02 At what temperature should the defrost bimetal close? I packed mine in ice, but it still did not close. Since I recently purchased it, I hope that it is not bad. We have been getting water in the refrigerator and ice in the back and bottom of the freezer that blocks the drain. I checked that I have 120VAC at the bimetal when in defrost mode, and no voltage when the refrigerator is in cooling mode. If I shunt across the bimetal in defrost mode the heater works. I can tell that the timer also is working, so I am reasonably sure that the bimetal is the problem.
Henry Le July 23, 2013 for Model Number EV250NXRQ-00 Bought the new bi-metal defrost, (8210372) Whirlpool. Take the reading across the two wires and got continuity (zero ohm). Is that normal.? I expected it should be opened when warm.
1 Answer Hello Henry. No, it should read open when warm and closed when cold. Make sure the meter is set on the right setting for continuity. It should beep when both leads are touched together to read closed. Read More...