Michel February 10, 2018 for Model Number BRF20VW My fridge gave off a burning smell and a couple of days later, I realized that it wasn't cold/frozen anymore. The relay on the compressor was burnt. I replaced the relay and capacitor and the compressor runs but the evaporator fan doesn't. I have replaced the evaporator fan and still not running. I have replaced the defrost timer and it didn't help either. There is no power to the fan. What can I do next?
1 Answer Michel, You will want to test the defrost thermostat to make sure that it is good. This could cause the fan to not work if it is bad. Read More...
Michel February 07, 2018 for Model Number BRF20VW After replacing a burned relay and capacitor on the compressor, the evaporator fan won't run, no power at fan. The fridge was unplugged for days while I waited the the parts. I tried an other evaporator fan with the same result. no voltage at the fan. When I unplugged the fan and checked the wires for voltage, my meter reads 120V. What part do I need to check/ replace?
1 Answer Michel, If there is 120 vac on the wires at the fan then this will be a bad evaporator fan motor. Read More...
Gary E December 19, 2017 for Model Number Amana Refrigerator ARB2117AC PARB2117AC0 The freezer is at 20 Degrees and the refrigerator is 38 degrees It runs constantly. Is the defrost on all the time? I think I need a new defrost timer. PS2167006 What do you think? Thanks. I did clean all the coils and the freezer temp dropped from 38 to 20 degrees.
1 Answer Gary, With the unit not getting cold enough check the evaporator coils and if there is not a full even frost pattern from top to bottom then this will be a sealed system issue and will need service. Read More...
Keith B October 10, 2017 for Model Number Amana SBD20MW Compressor and Condenser fan running way too much. Cools fine and doesn't over cool except occasionally. Already cleaned the condenser and everything else underneath. I don't have gauges. How can I determine if the defrost timer has failed? Or do you suspect it is something else?
1 Answer Keith, This issue would be more likely a faulty thermostat over a defrost timer or any other component. Read More...
1 Answer Hello HVAC. According to the parts breakdown, the timer R0131577 is in the unit located in the compressor compartment. Thanks. Read More...
Warren September 30, 2017 for Model Number Amana ARS9167AC Bottom of freezer below freezing, top of freezer at 60 degrees. Refrigerator also warm. Compressor runs fine and fan next to compressor also working. Tested the evaporator fan and the ohms are about 60 (is that the right ohm reading), turns easily but it seems to cut off too soon after plugging in the fridge after sitting for 30 minutes. Any idea what might be wrong? Could defrost timer be the problem? Thanks
1 Answer Warren, With this issue the most likely cause for this issue would be a fan that is faulty. Read More...
1 Answer Al, The defrost timer is located in the front of the refrigerator, behind the kick plate grille. It should be slightly off center and to the right of the center line of the machine. Make sure you remove power to the refrigerator before you start the repair, and you'll probably find it easier to remove the timer mounting plate, replace the timer then install the assembly back in the base of the machine. While you're there, make sure you check and clean the condenser coils of any lint, hair debris, etc. Read More...
David Story August 27, 2017 for Model Number amana #ABD2533DEW My freezer won't defrost, coils keep icing up but inside of refrigerator is still cold. Could it be defrost thermostat or defrost timer?
1 Answer David, You will want to test the defrost heater and thermostat for continuity. If there is continuity they are good. If there is no continuity replace the part without continuity and if they check ok then the issue will be the timer. Read More...
Jill July 10, 2017 for Model Number kss042qtb 00 Hi, Where is the defrost timer located in this KitchenAid Model KSS042QTB 00. Thank you!
1 Answer Hello Jill. You will need to order and replace the control board WP2318054 on the unit to replace the timer. Read More...
Carroll C. June 01, 2017 for Model Number GSGD21BW The freezer fan will not run. Fan motor has been replaced. What controls fan.
1 Answer Hello Carroll, On this design, if the defrost thermostat R0161088 is open, the evaporator fan motor will not run. Read More...