Shawn November 07, 2017 for Model Number 7ed2hcq My refrigerator trips the breaker as soon as I plug it in. I changed the start relay today and it worked for an hour and did the same thing again. I was wondering if a bad overload could cause this.
1 Answer Hello Shawn, The overload would not cause the breaker to trip. This sounds like you have a bad compressor. I'm sorry but we will need to ask you to post a new question including the model number from your units' I.D. tag so we can recommend parts that can be guaranteed to work properly on your unit. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter. Read More...
Gus September 14, 2016 for Model Number Maytag MTB 1753AR The refrigerator is warm and the freezer section is warm. The condenser fan motor is running with the fan, I hear the relay click on, a buzzing noise occurs and then I hear the relay click off but I do not hear the compressor run but it gets hot. What is the most likely problem preventing the cooling system from working?
1 Answer Gus, In a lot of cases this issue would be caused by a failed relay on the compressor. You would want to replace the overload and relay which will be part numbers relay WP10097204 and overload WP2183456. Read More...
Phil April 25, 2016 for Model Number whirlpool-ed25tqxgw00 The refrigerator trips the GFCI outlet when the auto defrost comes on. It will defrost for 5 of minutes then trips the GFCI outlet. Once I reset the defrost timer manually the fridge runs as normal. I thought it was the defrost timer, so I replaced the timer and still continues with the same problem. What could be the problem? Heater or possibly thermostat.
1 Answer Phil, The most likely cause for the unit to trip the GFCI during defrost would be a bad defrost heater. You also really do not want to have the unit on a GFCI and on a designated circuit. Read More...
Darrell August 02, 2014 for Model Number ED25PQXFN01 Replaced both the relay and the overload now the compressor want kick over to start cooling. As notice the compressor and the relay getting hot when removing all replaced parts. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Darrell, If you wired the parts correctly, the compressor has failed. It is, however, very common to mis-wire the start device so before you condemn the unit, make sure it is wired correctly. The red wire should connect to the white device, (overload), and the white wire should connect to terminal 2 on the start relay. If there is no capacitor, you are done. If t6here is a capacitor, it should connect from one side of the relay to the other. Read More...
Scott July 24, 2014 Refrigerator trips outlet after being plugged in for 10 minutes or so. Unit does not cool. No fans are running. All lights are on. Any help?
1 Answer Hello Scott, Does the unit trip the breaker when the compressor tries to come on? If so, you probably have a shorted winding in the compressor. If not, you will need to check the unit closer and provide more information so we can make a better diagnosis. We also need the model number from the units' I.D. tag so we can pull a wiring diagram for diagnostic reasons. Read More...
Tjh September 27, 2013 for Model Number SS27AQHW00 Freezer and cooler do not get cold. Cpmpressor and fans seem to be running ok. I had the unit unplugged while I cleaned the coils and when I lplugged it back in the unit got cold again. Then after being plugged in for a while it stopped working again. What should I check 1st and how do I check it? What would be the 2nd and 3rd most likely suspect parts?
1 Answer Tjh, You will want to check the coils in the freezer and make sure that they are not impacted with ice. If they are then there is a defrost issue in which you would want to do a continuity test on the defrost thermostat and defrost heater. If they check ok then the defrost timer/adc board would need replaced. If the coils check ok then you will want to check to make sure that the evaporator fan motor is running and if not check for 120 vac to the fan motor and if there is voltage present then replace the fan motor. Also check the condenser fan motor the same way. Check for 120 vac. These would be the most common reasons for the unit not cooling. Read More...
D.R. September 08, 2013 for Model Number evl202nxtn02 My freezer began warming and then refreezing. Now it doesn't cool at all. Everything seems to be working but doesn't cool. What should I replace?
1 Answer Hello D.R. Check and see if the thermostat WP4-83053-002 is bad or if the unit is stuck in defrost cycle due to a bad timer WP3-81329. Replace the bad part on the unit. Read More...
Eric November 16, 2011 for Model Number ED25RF Power to fridge and but compressor shuts off and wont turn back on unless you manually turn thermostat to off then back to "1,2,or 3".
1 Answer Hello Eric. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the cold control WP2198202 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Eddie August 02, 2011 for Model Number ed25rfxfwoo light and dispencer is the only thing that works is there a reset on overload, if not what is needed ? Iit worked until unplugged and moved and plugged back in.
1 Answer Eddie, You're sure you didn't damage any wires under the unit, or if you removed the doors they are aligned properly. There is no reset switch or overload in the voltage circuit in your fridge. You may want to start by checking the wiring in the compressor compartment in the back of the fridge, and you have have lost the power to the cold control or defrost timer, up in the refrigerator control panel. Good Luck Read More...