Glenn March 15, 2020 for Model Number BR22VW Freeze stays cold but fridge seems not to maintain temp below 40 degrees. I removed the back and found the coils frosted up. I have a replacement defrost thermostat on the way, but I did not test it beforehand. Now I am wondering if it is that or the defrost timer that is bad. I did not see any split on the defrost therm when I defrosted the coils and had the back off. How would I verify which is the culprit?
1 Answer Hello Glen, this model uses a defrost timer, defrost thermostat and a defrost heater. Using a multimeter the defrost heater can be checked for 29 ohms, the defrost thermostat is closed at 20 deg and lower, it opens at 50 deg, the defrost timer with ref running should be turning, you can usually see the internal gear turning thru a small sight window on the side of it. or hear it running, it can be manually advanced into a defrost cycle and it shoulds send 120v out to the defrost circuit on terminal 2 of the time and it should come out of defrost and back to running the compressor after about 20 min. Read More...
Andy December 16, 2019 for Model Number hr05178553 This morning I realized everything in the freezer is thawing out. By mid day everything in the freezer and refrigerator is getting warmer. Any suggestions?
1 Answer Hello Andy, the number you gave for a model number shows as invalid. Please repost your question with the model number. so we can locate the tech information sheet on your model to assist you. As far as the no cool, check if the compressor /condenser fan motor is running. Read More...
William H. September 20, 2019 for Model Number 59669142992 Where is the defrost timer for this refrigerator? The freezer will not keep anything frozen but the upper refrigerator works well.
1 Answer Hello William, The defrost timer R0131577 on this unit is under the refrigerator behind the kickpanel toward the right side as you face the unit. Read More...
Amber July 09, 2019 for Model Number AMANA FRIDGE ARS2667AS Freezer defrosted and the fridge warmed. After unplugging and waiting overnight it made ice and seems fine. What could have caused this? Furthermore, the water did for a period of time stop working. Could it just be a defrost sensor going bad?
1 Answer Amber, in regards to the long defrost time, if the defrost cycle allows for the defrost heater to heat for a full 30 minutes then the defrost thermostat R0161088 would be suspect. However, if the heater is not heating, but the defrost cycle is lasting for 30 minutes before any fans or the compressor turn on, then this is normal and can cause a slight rise in temperature within the compartments. If the evaporator fan is operating while the unit is in defrost mode, then there is an electrical short which would most likely be in the fan motor itself. The serial number would be necessary to identify which motor would be needed for your model. If the defrost cycle is lasting for longer than 30 minutes, then there is an issue within the defrost timer R0131577. In regards to the water not dispensing, there could be an intermittent issue in the dispenser switch 12419601, main control 12513302, or the valve WP12544101 may not have been opening properly. This can be tested by testing the water valve for 120VAC with the dispenser activated and the water filter verified as good. If the valve gets 120VAC and there is no water being dispensed, then the issue would be with the valve. Read More...
Cheryl January 29, 2019 Thank you for your response. So the refrigerator does not automatically go into defrost mode every 8 hours? This would be the same situation with the original defrost timer that came with my 1998 frig model # BR22TW?
1 Answer Cheryl, The defrost timer will advance into the defrost cycle, after the defrost thermostat has closed, and the compressor has "accumulated" eight(8) hours of "run time" . Power to the defrost timer is supplied by the temperature control/thermostat, as long as the contacts are "closed", the compressor and fans are running the timer motor advances. When the cold control senses the selected temperature is reached, the contacts "open" and power to the compressor,fans and defrost timer is eliminated, until the temperature control calls for cooling again. Once the eight(8) hours of accumulated run time is reached, the timer will advance into the defrost cycle for 33 minutes(+/- 10 %). No the defrost cycle will not occur every eight (8) hours. Yes, this is the same operation/cycle as your "original" defrost timer. Thanks, Read More...
Cheryl January 29, 2019 If, after many hours the notch on the dial doesn't seem to move from its present position (for example, on my timer, whenever I check, it points to 4 o'clock) does this mean that the timer is not advancing to defrost mode?
1 Answer Cheryl, the defrost timer is going to operate based on compressor run time. On this defrost timer, it will engage a defrost cycle after 8 hours of compressor run time. If the compressor is running for more than 8 hours and the timer does not advance to defrost, then yes you would have a timer issue. However, if the compressor does not run, then the timer will not advance. Read More...
Curtis September 21, 2018 for Model Number GB2SHDXTS01 Freezer icing up and Frig gets warm, had to thaw it out 3 times in 4 months, seals are good on doors fan is working fine. Not sure if the thermal stat is bad or the deicing element.
1 Answer Curtis, You will want to remove the wall in the freezer compartment and test the defrost thermostat and defrost heater to make sure that they have continuity. If they check ok then the defrost control would be the issue. The defrost control will be part of the control board WPW10503278. Read More...
Alan H September 11, 2018 for Model Number MZD2665HES Refrigerator and freezer work fine EXCEPT every couple of weeks ice cream goes soft and ice melts some. There is a loud buzzing several times an hour that sounds like a condenser trying to start, but everything seems to run fine.
1 Answer Alan, Check your condenser fan for function and it should run when the compressor is running. Make sure you don't have a defrost problem,[ice forming on the back wall of freezer], dirty condenser coils. Read More...
Rick April 21, 2018 for Model Number Amana SRD21VL My Amana SRD21VL fridge doesn't cool. Evaporator fan doesn't run. The evaporator fan works, but there is no power to the fan. Defrost thermostat works. There is continuity through the heating element although it does not feel warm in defrost mode. The compressor and compressor fan work. Top third of coils are frozen. Turning off power to thaw out doesn't help. Simply rotating the timer solved the problem for a week, then back to the same problem. Replacing the timer did not fix. Any ideas?
1 Answer Rick, You will want to test to see if the evaporator fan motor is getting 120 vac to it. If there is power then this will be a faulty fan motor but if no power then the issue will most likely be a faulty defrost thermostat R0161088. Read More...
Camille February 24, 2018 for Model Number BR18V1E I have a Amana BR18V1E there is Ice build up on the inside of the door and the bottom rack. What could be the problem?
1 Answer Camille, Presumably this is the freezer compartment ? Check the freezer and door gasket, make sure the door aligns to the front of the cabinet, the door closes properly and the door seals all the way around the opening(especially the bottom). Then you'll need to check the defrost drain, if the drain opening or defrost drain tube is clogged with ice or debris, the defrost drain water will flow out of the evaporator cover and onto the floor of the freezer, and turn into frost and/or ice. Read More...