Dave February 16, 2013 for Model Number MTF1955GR* On the evaporator fan motor in the freezer do both Green with yellow strip wires need to be grounded 111-402-1 Thank You Dave
1 Answer Hello Dave, Yes you would want to ground both of the green with yellow strip wires. Read More...
Margie January 01, 2013 for Model Number maytag refrig mtb1742arw all works great EXCEPT for the fan in the back of the freezer. It makes a whiming sound. Will stop for several hours then makes a louder sound. I have taken off the back plate used 3 and 1 oil. will be fine for awhile and then back making noise again. Have finally just put a pot holder to stop the fan and everything is still working. I know i need to repair it. what do I need?
1 Answer Hello Margie, With the evaporator fan motor making the noise you will want to replace the fan motor WP61004888. If you stop the fan the unit will not operate properly and refrigerator section will start warming up. Read More...
Terrence September 01, 2012 for Model Number RSD2000CAE On 5/22/2010 I ordered a fan motor AP4068982 for a RSD2000CAE Maytag Refrigerator.Ref order # 1158249. I just installed it. It was not an interchangeable install but with change to longer screws I made it fit. The question is. Should the fan be blowing into the freezer compartment or out, which it is currently doing. If it should be out will reversing the wires change the direction of rotation? Thank you for your help in this matter. Terence J.
1 Answer Hello Terrance! The evaporator fan motor should be blowing air into the freezer section. You will need to reverse the wiring to correct the air circulation. Thanks! Read More...
Mary D. May 14, 2012 for Model Number JRSD229A I have a Jenn Aire side by side that is running constantly. The freezer is fine but the fresh food compartment is too warm. The bottom shelf was 40 degrees but top shelf is running 60 degrees. I had the timer replaced on this refrigerator in 2004. What could the problem be?
1 Answer Hello Mary, The issue here is air circulation. There are several possibilities. First, when you open the freezer door, can you hear the freezer fan running? If not, the evaporator fan motor, WP61004888, has probably failed. If you can hear the fan motor running, can you feel air blowing into the top of the fresh food compartment with the freezer door closed? If not, check the back wall of the freezer compartment for an ice build-up. If there is no frost build-up, the problem is most likely the damper assembly 67355-1. If you find frost on the back wall of the unit and no air is felt coming into the fresh food compartment with the freezer door closed, the problem is one of two things. Either the defrost thermostat WP52085-29 has failed or the defrost heater assembly WP61001846 has failed. The defrost thermostat failure can sometimes be determined by visual inspection. The defrost thermostat is a small metal "cup" that contains a bi-metallic strip that completes the circuit as long as it gets cold enough. It opens the circuit at about 50°F to prevent frozen food thaw out during defrost. When it fails, moisture has normally gotten inside the component. If this has happened, the ice formation inside the little metal "cup" will expand, forcing the epoxy that is used to seal it up and it is obvious when the epoxy looks like it's being pushed up and out of the little metal "cup". To test this component, it has to be below 50°F to be closed, which will read with a test meter from one lead to the other as being a complete circuit, (zero resistance). If it reads good, the last component to check is the defrost heater assembly. It should read 20 to 30 ohms. If it's bad it will read open, (no continuity). The most common failures on these units are the defrost thermostat and the defrost heater assemblies. Be aware, if the problem is a defrost issue and an ice build-up has occurred on the evaporator coils, it must be manually defrosted to restore normal operation. The normal defrost cycle is not designed to melt away a frost build-up larger than the normal frost built up between defrost cycles. This can be done with a hair dryer, hot water (too messy), or a portable clothes steamer. Do not use a heat gun as this will melt the plastic walls in the unit making it unserviceable. Read More...
Roger A. August 05, 2011 for Model Number MSD2757AEW My refrigerator is getting warm but freezer is still cold ? What can I do about it? Thank You Roger
1 Answer Hello Roger. Check and see if the coils inside the freezer are frosted over with ice. If so, you may have a defrost problem. You will want to test the heater and the defrost thermostat WP61006199. They should read closed for continuity when cold. If they are good, you will need to replace the defrost control board 61005988. 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...
Roger July 10, 2011 for Model Number RB19FA-2A I have power to the motor in the freezer, but it's not working. Tried a new one, still not working. What else to look for ?
1 Answer Roger, You have a new evaporator fan motor WP61004888 and there is 120 VAC across the two(2) wires on the motor terminals, and the motor wont run ? The fan motor should run whenever the refrigerator is cooling(compressor is running, condenser fan is running) the only time the motor wont run is, when it's in the defrost mode, or has reached the proper temperature and the cold control circuit is open. I fear you may have a broken or loose wire. You may have to check, voltage to chassis ground, in and out of the fan circuit until you find the break. Good Luck. Read More...
Jerry April 15, 2011 for Model Number MTB1956DEW Thank you for your quick response to the Evaporator Motor question. One more thing - is the rubber bushing in the rear bracket the only way the motor is securely attached to the rear bracket or do you have to take the 2 screws out of the motor and attach the motor to the bracket with those screws also? Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Jerry. Just the rubber bushing is required to hold the motor. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jerry April 15, 2011 for Model Number MTB1956DEW How is the Evaporator Motor attached to the rear bracket?
1 Answer Hello Jerry. There are two screws that clamp the two brackets around the evaporator fan motor. If you remove these screws, the front bracket will pull off, allowing you to remove the motor. Hope this helps. Read More...
Guest March 13, 2011 for Model Number mtb2153arw I have a top freezer refrigerator. The freezer works fine but the refrigerator will not cool. It will defrost but it still wont get cool. What can I do to fix this problem?
1 Answer Hello. Check the evaporator fan motor and make sure it is running. If it is not, replace the fan motor. Hope this helps. Read More...
Mark February 18, 2011 I have a Admiral top mount model ATF2110DRW. The evaporator unit behind the freezer compartment freezes up with ice and frost. The freezer and refirigerator only work partially (not cold enough). From what I have read online it is probably the defrost thermostat. Is there anything else I can test?
1 Answer You need to test the defrost thermostat and the defrost heater. Both should read closed or 0 when cold. Here is the defrost heater part number.WP61002046 Read More...