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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Defrost Control Board by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18061458
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10366605

Freezer icing up or refrigerator too warm? This defrost control board coordinates defrost cycles to prevent frost buildup. DIY-friendly 15-30 min repair.

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For Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Control Board (Part Number: OEM18061458)

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Hello Ed. There is a dead short. He needs to check the compressor and the light switch and the defrost system in the unit.

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Hello Ray, If the unit has a cumalative defrost system, it will vary as to how often and how long the defrost cycle takes place. It is also changed by how often the unit doors are opened and how long they are kept open.

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Hello Roger. You need to check the condenser coils and make sure they are clean. Also, check the fan motor W10124096 and replace it if it is not working properly.

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Rick, With both the ice and water not working on the unit, you will want to check the wire harness at the top of the door to make sure that there are no broken or loose wires. You will also want to check to make sure that the dispenser is not in the locked position.

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Hello Jack. Either use a surge protector that will protect it, or get a better generator that does not fluctuate the power to the unit.

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Hello Pete, It sounds as though the unit is not in a climate controlled atmosphere. Refrigerators are designed to operate at their most efficient level when in a climate that is from 70° to 75°F. If the hot coils are in a hot atmosphere, they cannot dissipate the heat removed from the unit back into the room. This adversely affects the temperature of the interior of the unit.

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