John August 22, 2011 for Model Number Maytag fridge model MZD2766GEW What is involved in getting the defrost control board out. Looks like a major operation.
1 Answer Hello John! Here are the instructions from the manufacture regarding the replacement of the defrost control 61005988. Hope they help, thanks! Adaptive Defrost Control: 1. Disconnect the unit from the power source. 2. Open the fresh food door and remove any items on the top shelf. 3. Remove the light shield and the temperature control housing (see steps 3 and 4 replacing the timer). Timer Replacement: 3. Remove the light shield cover by pulling down on the back corners of the cover and sliding the cover forward. 4. Remove the fascia/radiant shield mounting screws. Remove the control housing mounting screw at the back of the control housing. Slide the control housing to the right and lower it from the control housing supports. Read More...
Jkeckert August 19, 2011 for Model Number MSD2651HEB 1 1/2 weeks ago we had a repairman out to repair a problem with the capacitor. The compressor would not start. He made the repair by adding A HS410 Powerstart relay – Combination Relay, Capacitor, Overload ¼ thru 1/3 HP - replaces RCo410, HS410, & WRX-4. (by Aspen Mfg.Inc.) to the old capacitor. They are wired together. Now 1 ½ weeks later the Adaptive Defrost Board burns out so we ordered a new one, installed it and when plugging the frig. In – it immediately burned out the same as the other one. The refrig. of course does not work. The lights are on and we are able to get filtered water but compressor does not work. I don’t want to try to install another Adaptive Defrost Board until I find out what is wrong to cause it to short out. Can someone help? I have pictures.
Jose L. August 03, 2011 for Model Number MZD2766GES The freezer door gets stuck with ice with the ice dispenser. The rest works ok.
1 Answer Hi Jose. You will need part # 12001991. This is an ice door fountian kit. It comes in part with a chute flapper assembly that you will find is not sealing properly to the chute opening area. If it is open, it will allow warm, humid air to migrate into the freezer. This will cause the auger blades, auger and bin assembly to freeze up. Not allowing proper dispensing of ice. Remember to clean and dry out the complete ice bin every month for ice chip build up. Thank you. Read More...
Phil I. July 29, 2011 for Model Number MSD2458GEQ Freezer has a block of ice over the coils. Replaced Adaptive Defrost Control (ADC) and defrost heater with bi metal (thermostat). Freezer and refrierator is empty. Ice maker works, heater appears to be working, light frost on coils after running 24 hours. Now the new problem is that the compressor and condenser fan runs continuously. Freezer setting on 1. Refrigerator setting on 2.
1 Answer Hello Phil. Check and make sure the temperature control is located in the correct position after replacing the board 61005988. If so, you will want to check and make sure the condenser coils on the unit are clean. If all of this checks out, you may need to replace the temperature control WP61005516. Hope this helps. Read More...
Ray July 26, 2011 for Model Number MZD2768 gew Hello I have a Maytag side by side freezer/frige and the freezer coils are iced up. I have read the previous posts on what it could be but I was inquiring on how to check the heating element and the thermostat to see if they are working properly. Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Ray, you will need a Multi Meter: TJMA-DMT3 to test both components. The defrost thermostat when it's cold should give you a closed reading. When you go across both wires of the heating element you should get a resistance reading. If both of these are correct, you could have a defective defrost control 61005988. Hope this helps! Read More...
Francis M. July 15, 2011 for Model Number msd2456deb My refrigerator has stopped making ice and there is a buzzing sound on the bottom back near the compressor. It seems also that it is not cooling like it supposed to be. Could it be the Defrost Control Board that has died and now my refrigerator is stuck on the defrost cycle ?
1 Answer Hi Francis. I will need you to please take the rear cover from the back of the unit off. Then see if your condenser fan motor is running. It is the fan right next to the condenser/ compressor area. If It is not running then replace it with part # 833697. The lower half section of your 2-part water valve, is the valve which supplies the water your ice maker. This part # is 61005626. Is your compressor running? The compressor start relay is part # 12002783. The defrost Control board # is 61005988. It usually fails to let your unit go into defrost and your freezer back wall will build up with frost(failed defrost). Thank you . I hope this helps. Read More...
Missouri Gentleman July 02, 2011 for Model Number Maytag MZD2766GE We have an occasional buzzing in our fridge. I figured out it's in the Control assy., temp. / Part Number: AP4070269 - and have replaced that. Didn't help. It used to buzz for about a minute, now it can go for 10+ (until we unplug the fridge and restart it). It only occurs when the compressor has been running and is then shutting off. I'm wondering about now replacing the Defrost Control Board - or getting a new refrigerator. Any ideas? Thanks for your help! This site is great!
1 Answer Hello Missouri Gentleman. You will need to check and see if the noise is coming from the defrost control board 61005988. If so, you will need to replace the board. If it is not the board, you will need to check the damper assembly WP61005971, and see if the noise is coming from there. If so, you will need to replace the damper housing assembly. Hope this helps. Read More...
John K. June 27, 2011 for Model Number MSD2758GEW Would a bad defrost control board cause the heaters around the door seals to remain HOT constantly? The rest of the refridgerator and freezer is functioning properly. - Thanks!
1 Answer Hello John. No, the defrost board does not sound like the problem. You will need to check the condenser coils and make sure they are clean. Also, check the condenser fan motor WP61005323 and make sure it is running properly. If not, you will need to replace the condenser fan motor. Hope this helps. Read More...
Linda June 27, 2011 for Model Number MZD2766GEQ Not able to remove cover to get to screws. Everything is plastic, I'm afraid to break it.
1 Answer Hello Linda. Here are the instructions from the manufacture. Hope this helps. 1. Disconnect the unit from the power source. 2. Open the fresh food door and remove any items on the top shelf. 3. Remove the light shield cover by pulling down on the back corners of the cover and sliding the cover forward. 4. Remove the fascia/radiant shield mounting screws. Remove the control housing mounting screw at the back of the control housing. Slide the control housing to the right and lower it from the control housing supports. 5. Disconnect the temperature control housing electrical quick disconnects. 6. Remove the temperature control housing from the refrigerator and place on a flat work surface. 7. Remove the two timer mounting screws. 8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the timer. 9. Install the replacement timer in reverse order of removal. Read More...
Tommy June 13, 2011 for Model Number gb2shdxtq01 (whirlpool) Freezer gets real cold while fridge stops working. Freezer does get frosted up. The freezer is on the bottom half of unit. If you think I should try the adaptive control board, could you give me the part #? Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Tommy. You will need to check and see if the heater WP67001794 and the thermostat WPW10165425 are good. They should read closed for continuity when cold. If they are good, you will need to replace the control board assembly WPW10503278. 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...