Neil September 11, 2015 for Model Number SCD23VW I bought a replacement thermostat for this Amana refrigerator and was sent (R0161092) with a different terminal location from the original part. I could identify which one is the ground terminal but I'm not sure where to plug the feed (red wire) and the yellow wire. The thermostat terminal is marked L3 and C4. Thank you
1 Answer Hello Neil, Since the thermostat acts as an on off switch and is not polarized, the unit will work normally with the wires connected either way. Read More...
Allen September 07, 2014 for Model Number 59650399001 My fridge mod#59650399001 .Fridge cools ok but freezer wont freeze.Defrost thermostat and defrost timer was changed,condenser was vacuum still wont make any ice.
1 Answer Allen, You will want to check the frost pattern on the evaporator coils. You will want to check to see if there is a full even frost pattern which is what you want to have. If the coils do not have this and the coils have just minimal frost on the top coils then the issue will be in the sealed system with either a restriction or a leak in the sealed system. Read More...
Steve July 24, 2014 for Model Number ED20DFXEW01 My evp fan motor wouldn't run so I replaced it. It still won't run. The coil is cold. Do I need to replace both the thermostat and the control?
1 Answer Hello Steve. You will need to trace the wires and see where your losing voltage from. Then replace the part that is bad 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...
Brian December 09, 2013 for Model Number Amana SZD2ONPE P1162502WE The fridge keeps running and freezing the food even with the control damper almost fully closed.The compressor never shuts off. Did the voltmeter test on the thermostat and it passes, infinite resistance with the control off and some resistance with control open. Disconnected the thermostat completely from the wiring and the compressor still runs. Touched the two wires together that connect to the thermostat and fridge still runs. I have vacumed the evaporator coils and the evaporator fan is running. Stumped.
1 Answer Brian, The next step would be to check and see if the ADC (adaptive defrost control) 12050506 has a shorted circuit and is causing the compressor to remain running. The ADC board is located on the front bottom of the refrigerator, behind the kick plate grille. Read More...
Perplexxed In Portage November 03, 2013 for Model Number Amana SC25JW - P7870113W The evaperator fan is not running and the coils are iced up. fan motor ohms out ok, almost @ 0 and turns freely.. there's 120v on yellow wire going to motor to ground, but no ground from circuit (brown wire) to make motor come on. could the defrost thermostat be the culprit if it's open? does it affect the defrost control circuit..timer, heater, ect...
1 Answer Hello Perplexxed in Portage. Try bench testing the motor. Use a cord and connect 120 to it. If it does not run, just replace the fan motor and it should repair the unit. Read More...
C Shel August 26, 2013 for Model Number sxd25qa3l p118132owl Hello, When I first turn my fridge on everything works fine but once it gets to temperature and shuts off, it will not turn on again. I tried changing the capacitor and the fan, and the coils are clean. Would you suggest the cntrl freezer assembly, the thermostat, neither or both to try next?
1 Answer Hello C Shel. You need to order and replace R0161092 based on the information you provided. Read More...
Pawel May 16, 2013 for Model Number Amana refrigerator SXD22s2W Why the compressor and fan runs constantly? Temperatures are OK (-18 C, 4C). Condenser coils are clean and seals are in good condition. The thermostat go off when set to the off position.
1 Answer Pawel, If you are getting the proper temps then the unit is operating as it should. In most cases a refrigerator will operate approximately 80 percent of the time. Read More...
Richard M. January 15, 2013 for Model Number amana srd27 The compressor and fan runs constantly. The freezer side stays very cold and food on the refrigerator side freezes. I have both the refrigerator and freezer sides set to 0 (off) but the compressor and fan continue to run. Is this a sign that the thermostat is bad? If so, it looks easy to replace but I have a question about the capillary tube. Does it just pull out or is it connected to anything on the freezer side?
1 Answer Hello Richard, This does sound like the thermostat is bad since it should go off when set to the off position. The freezer end of the capillary sets in a very specific position in order to properly sense the temperature.It doesn't "connect" but has to be in a specified spot to control the temperature correctly. Read More...
Oscar January 08, 2013 for Model Number Whirpool refrigerator side by side I have a Whirpool refrigeration side by side, the freezer is working good but the fresh food side is hot, the air is not coming, the damper is open but something rare happens, when I open the freezer door the air is coming but when I close this door the air not flow.
1 Answer Hello Oscar, There is a vent that is on the left side wall about 1/2 way down or by the snack drawer. You need to check to see if this vent is clogged with ice. If it is you will need to clear the vent. This is your return air duct and if it is clogged it will cause the air flow restriction or stoppage. Read More...
Jay December 29, 2012 for Model Number Amana SRD26VE The refrigerator runs for a long time. If I turn the freezer side temperature warmer, the unit shuts off. I can then return the temperature to the number it was at before and seems to stay off for a normal amount of time. It is cooling as the food in the fresh food compartment sometimes will freeze if the door is not opened for the day. Which way should I look? Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Jay, I would make sure the freezer fan is running and if it is, make sure the air is coming into the fresh food side at the top. There could be either a frost build-up preventing cold air circulation or a defrost issue which ultimately causes the same thing, air flow blockage. If the fresh food side is freezing items, this also is an indication of an air flow restriction. The fresh food side will always freeze items if the fresh food side is set too warm, since this causes the fan to be turned on too seldom and cold air will migrate to the bottom of the unit. Check for frost build-up at the evaporator coil and at the air damper (at the top of the fresh food section where the air enters from the freezer compartment). Read More...