Walt July 19, 2011 for Model Number Amana side by side SCD??? Have frost building on cooling coils in freezer. Replaced thermostat. Heater coil heats ok when jumped. Went to replace defrost timer and noticed an adjustment knob. I inadvertently turned the knob and heard a click from inside the switch. Could the timer have been stuck and if so do I have to set the knob to a certain location or should I just replace it?
1 Answer Hi Walt. Yes, you will need to replace the defrost timer if it is not advancing on it's own. This part # is R0131577. The timer has 2-Heavy Clicks (amongst the tiny clicks), You will advance the timer through the 1st heavy click to the next 2nd heavy click. This will begin you in the run - time of your compressor for approximately 6.5 hrs. Thank you. Read More...
Cat July 17, 2011 for Model Number SXD23VW My side by side refrigerator is not cooling, compressor and condensor fan are running, evap. fan is not. Could this be the freezer control or the defrost timer possibly? Thank you for any input.
1 Answer Hi Cat. If your evaporator fan motor is not working, it cannot blow freezer cold air up into the fresh food for circulation. This part # is WP10513803. Thank you. Read More...
Jerry June 24, 2011 for Model Number BX20S5W Bumped the defrost timer button while cleaning the coils with a vacuum and the compressor wouldn't come back on. Turned the knob and it came back on. Is there any way to set this timer for a shorter run time?
1 Answer Hello Jerry. The timer R0131577 should be ok. This is a factory set timer. Hope this helps. Read More...
John M. June 16, 2011 for Model Number br18vse Bottom freezer froze. Replaced defrost theromstat. Did not empty out tray. Turned back on. Compressor ran, then shut off. Emptied water. Advanced defrost timer. Compressor came on. Do I need to set timer or just let it go through the cycle?
1 Answer Hello John. You do not need to set the timer. Just let it go through the cycle. Hope this helps. Read More...
Ken May 30, 2011 for Model Number Amana BR18V1S Our Amana BR18V1S Refrigerator/Freezer stopped working. Lights are on. We were preparing foods for a party and probably put too much food in the refrigerator section. It was working fine, no noises, then it stopped working during the night. It is a bottom freezer model. Does anyone have recommendations on what parts to replace that may fix it?
1 Answer Hello Ken. You will need to check and see if the unit is stuck in defrost. You can manually turn the defrost timer R0131577 and see if the unit starts. If so, you will need to replace the timer. Hope this helps. Read More...
Linda May 21, 2011 for Model Number ARS2665AW Both sides of side by side are not cooling, replaced overload relay on fan - fan works now but compressor clicks on and then off quickly. It will not keep running, what could it be?
1 Answer Hello Linda. If you have already replaced the overload WP4344040, the start device WPW10189190 and the compressor still does not run. Then it could be the compressor W10160407 that has failed. Thanks! Read More...
Pk May 17, 2011 for Model Number 596.50692001 Had to manually turn the defrost timer to get the condensor fan and compresor to turn on. Now the evap fan will not come on. Timer and defrost sensor?
1 Answer Hello PK! Yes, it could be both. You can test both parts with a MultiMeter MA-DM1. Here is a link you can refer to for help with using a multi meter: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Dan April 12, 2011 for Model Number whirlpool GB22dkxjb00 Fridge warm, freezer cold and frosted. Replaced defrost timer 2 months ago. Frosting up again, so probably the defrost thermostat this time. Will test continuity soon to see if it is stuck open. Is the defrost cycle cumulative or continuous on this fridge?
1 Answer Hello Dan. The defrost cycle is based on the timer. It usually cycles about every 8 to 9 hours. Hope this helps. Read More...
Sam March 29, 2011 for Model Number SXD26vw Freezer will not maintain the temp cold enough to freeze items. It is just above the freezing temp.
1 Answer Hello Sam. Look and see if there is a defrost problem. Also check and see if the evaporator fan motor WP10513803 is running properly. If all of this is good, you will need to check and make sure the coils under the refrigerator is clean and the condenser fan 833697 is running. Hope this helps. Read More...
Joe March 22, 2011 for Model Number DRB1801AW The coils in freezer frosting up. The timer seems to rotate ok. The heater is not heating. Possibly a bad thermostat?
1 Answer Hello Joe. You can test the heater and the thermostat when the unit is cold. They should read closed for continuity. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. Hope this helps. Read More...