Jack W. June 17, 2022 for Model Number ET18PKXDW00 Just replaced my compressor with Appliance Parts Pros. Unfortunately I can’t get below 50 in the refrigerator and 30 in the freezer. Please help me out. Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Jack, This sounds like you may have a sealed system restriction. You may still have to get a Freon-certified technician to find and correct this issue. Read More...
Kevin February 14, 2021 for Model Number GARF19XXPK02 We are chasing a freezer issue (could be fridge as well) that ice-cream will get frosty assumed to be from freezer not operating correctly. I replaced Capacitor, Evaporator Fan Motor, Defrost Bimetal this weekend. Back of the freezer is warm to touch in a sub-freezing garage. I opened the back to see if the fan beside the compressor is the issue, but it is spinning fine. The compressor did not seem to be coming on when the fan was on. We put the original capacitor back into, disconnect the fan to hear the compressor, it came on, we repeated new to old capacitor 3 times, each with the compressor making noise with old not new. I reassembled the fridge with old capacitor, and will repeat frozen water in bottle test to see if it come back on. Questions: 1) The fridge I believe has a heater to prevent freezing of the fridge items, what triggers this? 2) In general why would the back of the freezer where the coils are, run HOT. Fan running fine. 3) could the compressor be bad, or need coolant? I assume both of these will require a certified tech.
1 Answer Kevin, it would be recommended that the freezer temperature is checked with a thermometer to identify if it is reaching proper temperatures. If it is, but it takes a long while to cool down, the condenser coils would need to be checked for dust build-up as this can cause improper cooling. If the condenser is clean, the failure would likely be in the sealed system and would require an EPA certified tech to properly diagnose and repair. Read More...
Roger June 05, 2020 for Model Number WPS325FDAM04 Freezer and refrigerator will only reach 56 degrees. Compressor cycles every 2 minutes for only 5 seconds. What will fix this?
1 Answer Roger, unfortunately, the model number provided is not showing as a valid model. If the model and serial numbers could be verified and provided in a new inquiry, this may allow for more accurate information to be presented. However, based on the information provided, it sounds like there may be a start/run relay failure. If your compressor has a start/run relay and an overload protector on it, the overload protector would need to be tested for voltage. If there is a constant 120VAC being supplied, either the relay has failed (this would be the most likely case) or the compressor motor and windings have failed (this would be the less likely failure). Read More...
Clyde S December 31, 2019 for Model Number 30000564327 whirlpool what is the hp on an em2z80hlt compressor? Compressor checked good with ohm meter tried 3n1start compressor would,not start could it be wrong 3 n1 start hp?
1 Answer Clyde, Yes, you may have the wrong "hard start kit" or it could be defective. The basic ratings for the compressor number you supplied are 115 VAC 60HZ., 1 phase 1/3 horsepower compressor. The TJ90URCO410 / TJ90URCO410 3 in 1 Relay Combo Kit, should be the 3 in 1 kit to use for that compressor. Thanks, Read More...
Richard February 09, 2019 for Model Number GR2FHTXV000 This Whirlpool (no ice maker) has a freezer temp of around -3F but the fridge won't get below 43F. Both settings are at max. I've cleaned the seals which helped. Purchased in 2008 so it's a little long in the tooth. Closing the freezer door I can hear air moving in which to me means a bad seal? What other options do I have as having both seals replaced costs more than the machine is worth!
1 Answer Richard, you can try to reform the seal to the cabin wall, but aside from that, either the gasket would need to be replaced or you may want to check to ensure that the door has not warped as a door warp can cause the same issue. Read More...
Ken March 07, 2018 for Model Number 1997 Whirlpool icemaker #EC5100XF80 This is an occasional use ice maker. When I turned it on this weekend, the compressor makes its' normal sound, but no lines in the area are either hot or cold. The fan motor is blowing cool air out through the grill. The ice maker interior is warm, presumably from the ice cutter, which does work. The pump is running. Water does not enter the cooling area, but the water supply is good. Is this a compressor issue, a timer issue, a water solenoid valve issue or is it something else? Is it time to sacrifice it to the gods of the landfill? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Ken, This is most likely caused by a stuck gas valve WP759113 in the sealed system. If this is the4 issue it will have to be replaced by a Freon certified technician. Read More...
Sara M. December 11, 2017 for Model Number KUIS185JSSO Ice maker control board replaced as diagnosed by repairman. The machine is getting warm inside and the outside where the compressor is gets hot. Both fan and compressor are working. The repairman checked for low Freon but it was good. Do you think it's the compressor or some other problem?
1 Answer Hello Sara, If the inside of the unit is warming up, there is probably no issue with the icemaker since it will not cycle if the cycling thermostat does not achieve 20°F or lower. If the compressor is getting hot it is normally an indication of a sealed system restriction which prevents the circulation of Freon and loads the compressor, causing it to overheat. You will need a Freon certified sealed system technician to diagnose and repair this issue. Read More...
Doug March 29, 2017 for Model Number 106.71194101 this is a 2002 Kenmore made by WP...has been a great fridge....might need new compressor.....got price of 338 for part...are all compressors in similar new fridge going to be LOUDER?......
1 Answer Doug, There is no way to determine the operational noise level of any moving repair part, until it's installed and operating. But, it shouldn't be any louder than the original component, and in most cases, compressors are more quiet than an older unit. Read More...
Marco November 09, 2016 for Model Number cfsp5rkbbss My refrigerator GE compressor stop working. I replace the main board control and still not working. I check the power to the compressor and not get 115 volts to the inverter.
1 Answer Marco, If there is not 115 vac getting to the inverter board then you will want to make sure that there is 120 vac getting to the main control board. If there is power getting to the main control board but nothing going to the inverter board then the main board will be defective and need to be replaced. Read More...
Guillermo November 09, 2016 for Model Number 106.74909400 Refrigerator section freeze up even thermostat is setting on high. My question is control thermostat is bad?
1 Answer Guillermo, You would want to check the thermistor in the refrigerator compartment. This will be checked for resistance and would need to read approximately 5K ohms of resistance at room temp. If this checks ok then the issue will be a faulty control board. Read More...