Jeannie W August 15, 2016 for Model Number JSC24C8EAM00 I have this Jenn-air refrigerator which the fresh food part is working fine but the freezer part is not cool enough and is not making ice nor freezes food, I replaced the thermistor but did not help, what else could go wrong? please advise. thank you
1 Answer Jeannie, You will want to pull the rear wall in the freezer compartment and check for the frost pattern on the evaporator. If the coils are completely impacted with frost or ice then this would be a defrost issue in which you will want to check the defrost heater and defrost thermostat to make sure that they have continuity. If they have continuity then the control board would be faulty. If there is no frost pattern at all then this would likely be caused by a bad 3 way valve located in the back of the unit and is part number WPW10364560. Read More...
C.O May 03, 2016 for Model Number ET8WTEXVQ01 My Whirlpool Refrigerator (Model ET8WTEXVQ01) is not keeping the frig section cold, & I have to turn the thermostat to 4 1/2 for the freezer section to maintain freezing. Do I need to add Freon into the compressor or replace the compressor?
1 Answer C.O. You would want to check the frost pattern in the freezer on the evaporator coils. If the coils have a nice even frost pattern from the top to the bottom then the refrigerant would be ok. Make sure that the fan in the freezer is working. If there is a sealed system issue it would require a licensed technician to correct. Read More...
Ed July 03, 2015 for Model Number Kitchenaid KSCS25INSS00 Hi. My fridge just recently stopped working. The freezer is no longer freezing and the fridge is no longer cold at all. In fact, all it does is stay on but no air at all. The electronic thermostat flashes and beeps. I replaced the condenser motor thinking it might be that but it wasnt. Could it be the compressor? If so, how complex is the install? Also, my ice maker stopped making ice. Do I need to replace the whole unit or should I just replace the motor? Thanks
1 Answer Ed, It would be more likely that the inverter for the compressor has failed rather than the compressor. If the compressor has failed you would have to have a certified tech come to replace it as the refrigerant would have to be evacuated and then more put in after compressor was replaced. Read More...
Roger B January 08, 2015 for Model Number Kenmore/Whirlpool10670862990 The Refrigerator was made in 1999 and I'm worried it might be time to replace it. Rite now it works perfect but my question is when it shuts off you get a banging noise that comes from the compressor. You can also shake the compressor by hand and you can here something banging around inside. Is the compressor on it's way out. Since it still works perfect should I just ride it out or buy a new fridge before it goes bad and ruins my food. I don't want to replace the compressor on this old of a fridge. Thank You Roger Vista,Ca
1 Answer Roger, With this issue it does sound like the compressor is on its way out. It may last a while longer but would not be able to say how long it will last. Read More...
Steve S. May 30, 2014 Does it bother if a whirlpool refrigerator is delivered laying down. I would really like to know. This does not apply to me. Thank You, Steve
1 Answer Steve, Yes, transporting a refrigerator laying down, can affect the refrigerator . Basically, laying the refrigerator down, allows the oil in the compressor, and the liquid refrigerant to migrate up and into the system and can create a restriction that causes the refrigerator to not cool. An old rule of thumb is to leave the refrigerator upright for as long as the refrigerator was laid down, or longer, before you apply power to the machine. This will allow the chemicals and oil to migrate back into the compressor, and reduce the possibility of a restriction. Read More...
Donna January 10, 2014 for Model Number 1067629441 Refrigerator stopped being cold and foods started thawing out in freezer. I was told the compressor is out and the fan motor is starting to go out. I don't doubt it, the frig is original and the house was built in 1977. Are these parts still available today?
1 Answer Donna, Not sure which fan you are needing but we are not showing either of the fans or compressor as being discontinued at this time. If you click on the part number listed it will show you the availability of the part. The evaporator for your unit is part number 482731, the condenser fan motor is part number 833697 and the compressor part number is W10439638. Read More...
Eric February 10, 2013 for Model Number whirlpool fridge ET1RHMXKT03 my freezer & fridge is not keeping cold a empty freezer with a 20oz. soda left over night didn't freeze, and in the fridge its cool but not that good, I was told that it could be low on freon R134a, if so can it be recharged and can I do it or should it be taken to a repair shop. I want to keep it because it is large, Its a whirlpool mfg 08-04
1 Answer Hello Eric. If there is a sealed system repair needed on the unit, you will need to take it to an HVAC technician to repair the unit. Read More...
Allen July 21, 2012 for Model Number 106.73182300 I'm getting resistance readings from ground to 3 of the 4 pins on the compressor connector on my 2003 Coldspot refrigerator model #106.73182300. Only one pin shows an Open Line. Am I correct in assuming that this is indicative of an internal short(s) in the can and would necessitate it's replacement to repair this frig?
1 Answer Allen, Yes you are correct, any resistance between any compressor pin connector to chassis ground or the compressor casing would indicate a damaged winding, and the compressor would neeed to be replaced. Read More...
Richard April 25, 2012 for Model Number Icemaker EC5100XFB0 Compressor W10309988 Hello, I rebuild my 15 year old Icemaker by installing a new Compressor, Evaporator, and Water Solinoid Valve. In my shop it started up right and produced Ice in an Hour. Once installed in the House it has been very slow or little performance at all. After leaving it for a month it still has Refrigeration Pressure. It will chill the Evaporator but at a slow rate. It has 7 oz of Freon 134a. The evaporator freezes thickest in the middle an indication it has enought refrigerant. Thinking I might of had a short lived compressor I just replaced it again. 3 hrs on a Vacume Pump. Installing the Freon it took an Hour to draw in 7 oz. Slow performance again. Compressor is running its getting warm on top. So my Question; The Compressor came with a diffrent Coil- Overload protector ? device but it didn't come with detailed instructions on what to do with it. I just used my old one off my original Compressor. Its hooked to the 3 Pins on the side of the compressor. My Icemaker only has 2 wires a black and white. Should I be useing the new upgrade with my new Compressor. If so what diffrence should it make, if its running now how would it have reduced performance? Its Single Phaze so it can't run backwards or slower. Thanx....
1 Answer Richard, based on your post description, The evaporator should have an even frost/ chill pattern on the complete evaporator. Not a, heavy frost in the center, and lighter pattern on the outer edges. There are a couple of possibilities, The evaporator has a floating restriction, due to non condensables, or liquid in the evaporator. The reversing valve or solenoid could be faulty and allowing a minor heat leak, and the system could be " overcharged" creating a pressure flow issue with the refrigerant. It's doubtfull, you have a leak or an issue with the compressor. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
1 Answer Hi Ray. Basically the manufacturer pre determined compressor oil fill level. They (compressors) are all fitted per sealed system freon need size combined with the length and the diameter of the tube size. Under fill and over fill is extremely detrimental. Send us your model # as then we will be able to see what the manufacturer recommends for your particular model #. Thank You. Read More...