Brad February 13, 2017 for Model Number ksrv22fvms03 I have no water coming out of the water dispenser. I have tested the water valve and it is working. Could the line be frozen? If so where is the heater located? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Brad. There is no dispenser heater in this model. You will need to check for a frozen water tank or a bad water filter on the unit. Read More...
Paul Ricks August 25, 2016 for Model Number kenmore 106.52012104 The defrost heater assembly that goes around the coils on the back wall , It only comes on when the freezer defrost ? if so that heater ass. also heats the heat shield and drain pan , or is there some thing else that does that ? The problem i am having is that every few days the drain pan freezes over and a long the bottom then to the floor. I have made sure that there is no debris in it.
1 Answer Hello Paul. There is no heater for the drain pan. You will need to make a copper probe and hang it from the heater into the hole for the water to drain. Then when the heater comes on, it will transfer and melt any ice build up in the hole. Read More...
Ramona February 20, 2014 for Model Number ED2VHEXTB01 The filter light keeps blinking green; freezer keeps frosting up even thou I have replaced the defroster thermostat in the freezer. There is a connection between the two issues because the light stopped blinking after I replaced the thermostat and only stated blinking once the freezer was freezing again. Will a new board fix the problems? Thanks for James's help so far. Mona
1 Answer Hello Ramona. If the heater is good, and the thermostat is new, you will need to replace the control board in the unit. Read More...
Matt April 04, 2013 for Model Number ED2FHEXTL00 My fridge is not self defrosting and the water replace filter light is blinking yellow. I have replaced the bi-metal already and that did not help. Although after I defrosted it, the light stayed green for 10 minutes or so before it started blinking again. What I am wondering is if the heater needs to be replaced next or the defrost control. I have read about checking the resistance on the heater, but does that need to be done at room temp or when the heater is cold?
1 Answer Matt, You will need to replace the defrost control. The light flashing is an indication that there is a problem with the control board WPW10366605. Read More...
Rob October 08, 2012 for Model Number 10654206300 How can you test to SEE if this is working? I have a bad control board, and I do diagnostic to start heater, but is there a way to tell that heater is working? Does this type get red hot or change visually at all? Does it make a sound?
1 Answer Rob, The easiest way to test this type defrost heater is a resistance reading, with the wires disconnected. Using a multimeter across the the terminals there should be a resistance of 21 to 27 ohms resistance. You can also check for 120 VAC from each termianl of the heater to chassis ground, with the control in a test mode or defrost cycle,and the defrost thermostat cold and a "closed" circuit. This will sldo confirm a faulty control board or thermostat. Also after the refrigerator has been in a defrost cycle for 5 to 7 minutes, you'd be able the "feel" the heat from the heater on the back of your hand. Read More...
Rose June 18, 2012 for Model Number Kenmore 106.48212500 How do I replace the heater on my side by side fridge model Kenmore 106.48212500? It's located behind the evaporate coils and seems impossible to get out.
1 Answer Hello Rose. You will need to remove the back wall and expose the evaporator coils. Then pull the bottom of the evaporator out of the back wall just enough to remove the heater. BE CAREFUL and do not break the lines of the evaporator. Then you will thread the new heater WP2323197 into the evaporator. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Joe. Yes, the heater WP2323197 plugs into the wiring harness inside the freezer. Read More...
Gary P. April 23, 2012 for Model Number 5D5THGXKS02 My Whirlpool refrigerator trips the GFI outlet. It only trips the GFI 1 or 2 times a day. I'm thinking this might be defrost related. I unplugged both sides of the heating element and it stopped the GFI tripping problem. I checked the heating element and it ohmed 23.6. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
1 Answer Hello Gary, The recommendation is for the refrigerator to be on a 15 or 20 amp breaker. The manufacturer doesn't mention a GFI because the GFI was designed for outlets near a water source so if you drop a hair dryer or a blender in a sink it will protect you from electric shock. The GFI will normally kill more than one receptacle when it trips, so you can never use a coffee maker or similar item if the refrigerator might kick on the compressor or go into defrost. The refrigerators' installation instructions recommend a breaker that is 15 or 20 amps. This means that your GFI is too small to handle the load. I would eliminate the GFI from the circuit that is running the refrigerator as it is not even designed for that purpose. Read More...
Jack May 10, 2011 for Model Number ED22PQXFW00 When I plug the heater in and turn the timer until it would start the heater, it blows the GFCI. With it unhooked it is fine. Blows it with only one wire on heater hooked up, also. Could heater be shorting out or possibly Bimetl-def?
1 Answer Hello Jack. You will need to test the heater and the bi-metal WPW10225581. They should read closed for continuity. Also look for broken wires and see if they are shorting out to ground. You can unplug the heater and bi-metal and turn the timer. If it kicks with them unplugged, then the timer W10822278 is bad. You can test this with a multi-meter MA-DM1. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...