Carl M January 31, 2013 for Model Number RSWA228AA admiral side by side Where is the defrost timer control located on this model How do I replace it ? The freezer has frost buildup on the back panel and does not cool properly.
1 Answer Hello Carl, The defrost timer is located in the refrigerator section at the top behind light sheild. Read More...
Phil September 07, 2012 for Model Number JCD2389GES The ice build up on the freezer coil is the same as many of the questions here. I am replacing the Heater assembly now but need to know where the timer and thermostat is located.
1 Answer Hello Phil! The defrost thermostat is located on the defrost heater. When you purchase the heater assembly WP61006199 you will also receive the thermostat. The defrost timer is an adaptive defrost board 61005988 on your unit and is located in the control area. Thanks! Read More...
Dennis July 29, 2012 I have had to replace this heating elment 3 times. twice within 1 month, does anybody know what would be the cause of the top elment burning out??? Please help Thanks Dennis
1 Answer Dennis, A couple of things to remember. Make sure there are no loose connections in the harness connections. Make sure the rubber" boots" on the end of the glass tube fit tight and don't get knocked off when installing the heater assembly(moisture on the inside of the glass will burn out a heater prematurely. Be careful with the retainer clips as well. Of course you need to follow the basic precautions with glass and sensitive components, Thanks Read More...
Nazir A July 16, 2012 for Model Number MSD2756GEB I have frost built up on the evap coil,suspecting defrost heater not working properly,checked ohm value was 204 OHM,My question is what is the right ohm value should be,is this 204 ohm is good or bad,please email me,so that i can find the right fix.
1 Answer Hello Nazir. You need to test the heater and the thermostat for continuity. Should read closed when cold. If so, the timer will need to be replaced on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
1 Answer Hello Terry, The defrost heater WP61001846 and defrost thermostat WP52085-29 are both in the freezer compartment behind the removable back wall. The defrost timer WP68233-3 is located in the fresh food compartment in the control box. Read More...
Bill May 21, 2012 for Model Number MSD2758DRW The refrigerator and freezer both got warm. Ice formed on the back of the freezer. I unplugged it for a day and then plugged it back in. It ran fine for a week and then the same problem occurred. Which part do I need to replace?
1 Answer Hello Bill, This is a defrost issue. You will need either a defrost heater and thermostat assembly WP61006199, or an electronic defrost control 61005988. On this model, the electronic control is the common part to fail. Be sure, after you install the part, defrost the unit with a hair dryer. The defrost circuit is only equipped to handle the frost build-up from one cycles worth of frost. It cannot defrost two weeks worth of ice build-up and the unit will still not operate properly with the frost build-up blocking the air flow through the coils. Read More...
Don May 06, 2012 for Model Number JCD2389GEW On testing the heater/thermostat: The thermostat reads less than .1 ohm; the heater reads 28 ohms. Is that low enough, or should it be completely closed, at 0 also?
1 Answer Hello Don. Both parts should have an ohms value. If the thermostat does not have one, you will need to replace the thermostat in the unit. If testing for continuity, not ohms, both parts should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Casey B. April 01, 2012 for Model Number JCD2389GEQ Hello, While defrosting a frozen drain pain on our refrigerator, I noticed the defrost element was not secured on the evaporator coil. I suspected that to be odd. Are the clips that secure the defroster sold by themselves or are they all made on the evaporator assembly? I notice a wire clip in the parts listing but not sure were it attaches and might there's a detailed picture of the defrost heater properly attached to the evaporator coil. The fridge is in a remote location and I am wondering if the clips may have been broken of by the previous owner, and possibly should I order some parts to take back on my return trip? Thank you Kindly. You have a great Webb site and I will share this with all of my friends and Family. Respectfully Yours, Casey Bartlett
1 Answer Hello Casey, The defrost heater was originally designed to be held up by one of these clips WP67005457 in the middle of the bottom of the defrost heater. I was working for Maytag Corporation when these were being produced and all of us technicians complained that the defrost heaters were "drooping" after heating up several times. Their fix was telling the technicians to order two of the clips and put one on each end of the bottom of the evaporator to properly support the heating element. Of course the issue here is the fact that the heater, when "drooping", has malformed and two clips cannot be installed. If you force them on, the heating element being made of calrod material can crack and destroy the heating element. Therefore, if the heating element WP61006199 is malformed, it must be replaced to prevent melting the plastic liner in the freezer compartment. Read More...
Laurie March 28, 2012 for Model Number Maytag Double Door Refrigerator MSD2655HEW Hello I had a large amount of ice on the coils in my freezer and wires. I replaced the ADC panel thinking that was the problem, but the ice is still building. Do I need to replace the defrost thermostat? ...or heater??? Do I need to replace the freezer thermostat located behind the control knob...or is there another one in the freezer section? I never fixed a refrigerator before and am trying to solve the problem. I know my fans and compressor work fine. Thanks so much! Laurie:)
1 Answer Hello Laurie. You will need to test the heater WP67004188 and the thermostat WP67004757 to see which one is bad on the unit. Both should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. 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...
Randy March 12, 2012 for Model Number JSD2789AEW. Jennaire When I plug the defrost heater in, the refrigerator shorts out. If I leave the heater unplugged, the refrigerator will run and cool. The heater seems to have continnuity. What would make the short ?
1 Answer Hello Randy. The short will be in the adaptive defrost control 61005988. That is unless the harness is shorted, which is a long shot. Hope this helps and have a great day! Read More...