Herberto September 27, 2014 for Model Number 596.58647890 Replaced bimetal thermostat on evaporator coil n the evaporator coil still gets frozen.
1 Answer Herberto, You will want to check the continuity of the heater in the unit. If this checks good for continuity then the defrost timer would need to be replaced. Read More...
Tr September 22, 2014 for Model Number SCDT25H My Amana sided by side stopped cooling both sides.I read some articles on line,looked at some of the answers that were given. I pulled the thermostat out and found both wires off the stat can't believe they would vibrate off.it tripped the GFI.possible one of those wires went to ground and caused it to trip not sure. It is cooling now, will see if it's still working in the am. I think the defrost timer is what caused the GFI to trip and the wires came off when I remove it from the housing. Any ideas. Thank you.
1 Answer TR, the loose thermostat wires didn't vibrate off, it's like you mentioned, they came loose when you were servicing the refrigerator, or they may have gotten moisture in the connector, and the ice caused the connections to expand and come off the terminals. Let the refrigerator run a few days, if the defrost timer is at fault, the problem it will reoccur. Read More...
Jeanne September 01, 2014 for Model Number ARS2664AB Our Amana side-by-side refrigerator has stopped making ice AND the freezer isn't cold enough to keep things frozen. Help!
1 Answer Hello Jeanne, If the unit is not getting down to around 15°F in the freezer compartment, this is the issue. The icemaker cannot cycle if the temperature is too high. You need to check for a frost build-up on the back wall of the unit which would indicate a defrost issue. R0161088 is the most common cause of this issue. Read More...
Tom July 23, 2014 for Model Number Amana ARB 2117B Hi, Fridge runs w/o recycling and hence freezer goes down to -20 or worse. Freezer dial set to "OFF" but will not shut off. Help! Thanks
1 Answer Hello Tom. It sounds like the cold control W10752646 is bad and will need to be replaced. Read More...
Glen June 28, 2014 for Model Number W1TXEMMWQ00 Freezer doesn't seem to be working right or freezing ice also refrigerator doesn't seem to be getting as cool as it should , a friend suggested it might be Defrost timer .... If so where would I locate on an Whirlpool mod.# W1TXEMMWQ00 and how could I test this to make sure it is the problem?
1 Answer Glen, With this issue of the unit not cooling properly you will first want to determine if there is a defrost issue. To find out you will need to pull the rear wall in the freezer and check the evaporator coils to see if they are completely frozen up. If they are then you will want to do a continuity test on the heater and the defrost thermostat. If both have continuity then replace the defrost control. To access this you will need to pull the control housing in the refrigerator section. Read More...
Mike June 19, 2014 for Model Number ET19TKXLNR3 Refrigerator seemed to not come out of defrost cycle. Checked heater circuit/components and they function correctly with power on. Replaced defrost timer and system will defrost properly but seems to intermittently come out of defrost. When it does not, I have to cycle temp control to off then back on and everything works fine. If it is not cycled the refrigerator will stay off permanently. Where is malfunction?
1 Answer Mike, Based on the information it sounds like the contacts in the thermostat are sticking since the timer has already been replaced. You would want to replace the thermostat Read More...
Moe D. May 29, 2014 for Model Number BR22VW-P1325015W The freezer goes down to 0 and up to 20 on defrost cycle foods freeze well no problem but ice creams are very soft. Thermostats on refrigerator set on 4 and freezer is also set on 4 can the problem be the defrost timer kit?
1 Answer Hello Moe, This is more likely to be the defrost thermostat WP10442411 but can also be due to the coils needing to be cleaned or air flow restricted around the unit or the defrost timer. The timer would not be the first suspect in this complaint. You need to make sure the evaporator fan motor WP12013209Q can be stopped and will start back up to full speed on its' own. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Jay, Remove the toe grille. You will find the timer box mounted in front of condenser, just left of center. Read More...
Charles May 08, 2014 for Model Number ARS2665AW Evaporator fan only works after heater thermostat is bypassed and one side of the common lead of of the thermostat is open and fan will not start up normally
1 Answer Charles, This issue will be caused by a faulty defrost thermostat. The evaporator fan will not work on this unit unless the defrost thermostat is closed. Read More...
Muscles614 April 27, 2014 for Model Number Amana ARB2107AS I have an Amana ARB2107AS bottom freezer refriegerator which was not cooling in the fresh food section. based on the information on site i narrowed down the issue to either the defrost timer or the thermostat i ordered both the parts to replace them. after i removed the thermostat i noticed that the connector of the existing thermostat is round and the new one is flat. hence the existing connection can not be connected to the new thermostat. is it a wrong part or is there any other way to connect my order number is 4305019
1 Answer Muscles, You would just want to cut the connector off either wire and strip a little of the wire and can connect with a butt connector or wire nut. When you get the connector on the part use a dab of silicone to seal the ends so that moisture does not get in it. Read More...