Chris September 08, 2015 for Model Number KSRA25ILSS02 I was told by a repair man I need a new board for the fridge. Is this a wise investment considering the fridge is !2 years old? Freezer and icemaker work great. Does not blow air into fridge from freezer. I did change filter, vacuumed underneath and unplugged for 24 hours and still not working. If I need a new main control board, how easy is it to install myself? Is there a YouTube video that you know of that can show step by step? How quickly can I get part? Thanks for your help!
1 Answer Chris, The electronic control board for your unit is part number 8201658. While there is no video for this part, it is relatively easy to replace. You will want to unplug the unit and on the left wall at the top there will be a Phillips head screw, remove the screw and cover. There will then be 4 screws under the control which are 1/4" hex head, there will be 1 on each side and then 2 on the back. You will remove these screws and pull the control housing forward. Disconnect the wiring to the control board and pull out the housing from the unit. Once the housing is removed you will need to peel off the control display cover, the part comes with a new one, and remove the screw on either side behind it. Once removed you should be able to take out the control board and install the new one. Read More...
Larry May 31, 2014 for Model Number KitchenAid KSRS25il This unit just started freezing over the drain hole for the defrost drainage. I know that it is likely to be either the heater, the defrost thermostat, or the main board. Is there a way to test to see which unit is causing the trouble? Or do I just have to replace all three and send the one(s) which weren't needed back? (that seems silly!)
1 Answer Larry, This issue would be caused by a clogged drain and you will need to clear all the ice out and flush the drain with hot water. Read More...
Yankeefan February 22, 2014 for Model Number KitchenAid Refrigerator KSRS25ILBL Refrigerator side warm, approx. 52 degrees, freezer side was fine, all items were frozen solid. I noticed there was frost on the back bottom of the freezer wall, so a repairman was called. He pulled off the back panel inside the freezer (covering the coil), and used a hairdryer to remove the ice which had formed on the coil. He replaced the defrost thermostat (he called it a defrost relay), and said that our refrigerator would work for approx. 4 to 5 days, until he could get back with a new control panel (he called it a computer). Why would the defrost "relay" only work for 4 to 5 days until the "computer" arrives? Is it possible that it will take 4 to 5 days for ice to form over the coil again? Also, there was no air coming out of the diffuser (refrig side) until the coil was de-iced. Now there is air coming out (top left side of refrigerator) of the diffuser. Any suggestions or guidance on whether or not the control panel needs replacing will be appreciated. A side note, the current control panel was installed in 2009, after an electrical short blew out the original one. Thanks.
1 Answer Yankeefan, It does sound like your refrigerator has a defrost issue, and presume the servicer found the defrost thermostat "open" when iced over. Yes, if there is an issue with the main control board 8201658 the refrigerator will cool until the evaporator coils clog with ice again, which can take 3 to 5 days, depending on usage. If you wish, remove the lower kick plate grille, you should find the tech data information sheet attached to the lower frame work of the refrigerator cabinet. You can review the instructions, and program into the "service Diagnostics Mode" and test all the components of the cooling system including the defrost cycle. Read More...
Peyman A August 25, 2013 for Model Number kitchenaid ksra22ils fridge-ss The freezer works fine but the fridge barely cools,the control board doesnt respond at all. When I press the keys on the board it doesnt change the temp or even on and off. I was wondering beacause of it the fridge is stuck to a low temp,how do I know if the conrol board is dead?
1 Answer Peyman, If the control board is non responsive then the control board would be the most likely cause for the unit to not work. Read More...
Mark December 27, 2012 for Model Number ksra22ilss13 Hi. My refrigerator suddenly won't stop running. Cools reallyl well but freezer to negative 13 and refrigerator to 20's...measured with a Fluke meter. I've taken all apart; tested the thermocouples (both refrigerator and freezer). Both show continuity and respond to changes in temperature so I'm guessing is control board... ? Is there anything else I can check? Sticking relay perhaps? Thanks for your help!
1 Answer Hello Mark. You need to check and see if the thermistor WP2188819 is bad in the unit. If so, it will cause the issues you are having with the unit. It should read around 10K ohms at room temperature. If it is good, you will need to replace the control board in the unit. 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...
Geoff August 02, 2012 for Model Number ksrs25ilss02 The freezer side seems to go into defrost mode and does not come out of until I un plug init and plug back in. Any ideas of the problem ? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Geoff. If the unit is sticking in the defrost cycle, you need to order and replace the electronic control 8201658 on the unit. Read More...
Ar May 07, 2012 for Model Number whirlpool KSRS 251 LBL 13 Just ordered temp control board AP 3672579 ( can't adjust freezer temp -- too cold and won't adjust ) is there a video or install intructions available ?? Thanx -- you guys do good --
1 Answer AR, We're sending you some basic information that should help you in replacing your refrigerator control board. Good Luck and Thanks Read More...
Jimd3nj March 07, 2012 for Model Number KSRS27ILSS03 Compressor is coming on but the condenser (compressor) cooling fan is not coming on. Is there a combined relay for the compressor and the condenser fan?
1 Answer Hello Jimd3nj. You will need to test and see if there is power coming to the condenser fan motor. If not, you will need to replace the electronic control 8201658. If there is power you will need to replace the condenser fan motor W10124096. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Tom January 31, 2012 for Model Number 925-270-7525 Installed part and do not know how to adjust the tempature for model KSRA25ILSS03?
1 Answer Hello Tom. You will press the temperature adjustment buttons on the electronic control 8201658 to adjust the temperature in the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jesse July 18, 2011 for Model Number krs27ilssoi refrigerator section not getting cold .controls wont adjust freezer 5 degrees and refrigerator 33 degrees.
1 Answer Jesse, I think we know what we're working with, but a proper model number would be a graet help, it'll get us to where we need to be quicker. Is your freezer compartmrnt maintaining the temperature ? Look at the back wall of the freezer, is it coated with frost or ice ? Thanks Read More...