Sergio July 08, 2013 for Model Number Gsf26c5exy00 My Whirlpool Gold refrigerator is not cooling...this has happened before & the part was replaced (under warranty) about 10 months later after purchased. Nevertheless, the refrige wasn't coolin enough to the desired 33 degrees setting. 2 1/2 years later now the refrige isn't cooling properly; the food is slowly spoiling.
1 Answer Sergio, While there is the possibility of the diffuser being the problem you will want to check to make sure that that this is not a defrost problem. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the back wall of the freezer. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Alan June 08, 2013 I am not sure if I need replace both diffuser and thermister. Is there a way to test if the diffuser is bad?
1 Answer Alan, To find out of the diffuser is operational you would try to cycle unit off and back on with the diffuser off and check to see if it opens and closes. Read More...
Heather January 27, 2013 for Model Number GSS26C4XXW02 We hear a loud rattling noise when the air diffuser opens and it seems like the motor is straining or something is vibrating against something else during this time. But the temps seem okay in both the freezer and fridge. Could something be loose inside the assembly? Are there rotating parts inside that could be hitting the sides of the assembly? What else could be making this noise? Thanks for your time!
1 Answer Hello Heather, The diffuser W10814173 if rattling means that the motor is slipping and will eventually need to be replaced. Read More...
Paul January 08, 2013 for Model Number GSF26C4EXB02 H how can I tell if the diffuser w10251495 or the thermistor is the problem. The little baffle door keeps opening and closing and the fresh food compartment is not cold enough.
1 Answer Hello Paul, You can check the thermistor by checking resistance. The resistance of thermistor should be 2.7K @ 77 degrees, 7.964K @ 36 degrees and 23.345K @ 0 degrees. If this checks ok then you may want to check the control sending power to the damper. The control tells the damper to open and close based on the thermistor reading. Read More...
Norm S. November 15, 2011 for Model Number GSF26C5EXB00 How is this diffuser moved to control temp in the refrigerator side? With an actuator or motor?
1 Answer Hello Norm. The diffuser W10814173 opens and closes with a motor. Hope this helps. Read More...