Tim G February 18, 2018 for Model Number GI5FVAXVQ02 Food is freezing in food compartment. Freezer is set at 0, and is actually 10. Fridge is set at 45 and is actually 20. There is cold air coming out the damper. It is spring loaded so is somehow being told to open. I cannot find the location of any thermistor in the fridge compartment. Only the one in the freezer compartment. Why is the damper being opened? Thanks. This is bottom freezer type. Thanks, I replaced the damper and it was definitely acting funny. It's still freezing food. If the thermistor need replaced it is not where you remove the light assembly on this model. Any suggestions? The manual only shows the thermistor in the freezer compartment.Thanks!
1 Answer Tim, To access the thermistor you will need to remove the light housing by using a flat blade and popping it down from the cabinet liner. It will be under this. Read More...
Tim February 01, 2018 for Model Number GI5FVAXVQ02 whirlpool Food is freezing in food compartment. Freezer is set at 0, and is actually 10. Fridge is set at 45 and is actually 20. There is cold air coming out the damper. It is spring loaded so is somehow being told to open. I cannot find the location of any thermistor in the fridge compartment. Only the one in the freezer compartment. Why is the damper being opened? Thanks. This is bottom freezer type.
1 Answer Tim, The most likely cause for the damper staying open would be a faulty damper assembly which would be part number WPW10127427. The thermistor will be located where the light assembly is and will have to pull the light assembly down to gain access to it. Read More...
Mike December 08, 2017 for Model Number WRF555SDFZ03 I bought this off a private party however it was never unpacked and all still in original packaging. From day one everything is freezing in the fridge no matter what I set the temp to. It has a digital display that allows the fridge to be set as high as 44deg F. I can not get the actual temp above 30. The freezer is set to 5deg F and it is anywhere between -10 and 0. The compressor does not appear to be running all the time, and I can see the fan in the bottom rear corner cycle on and off. I assume this fan only runs when the compressor is? I suspect this is a temp sensor problem with the freezer section, thus still pulling the fridge down despite the damper door trying to close. Where should I start? Thanks in advance for your help.
1 Answer Mike, You will want to test the thermistors to make sure that they are good. The resistance should be 2.7K ohms at room temp. If this checks ok then the issue will most likely be that the control board is not reading thermistors properly. Read More...
Steve November 13, 2017 for Model Number 106.51143110 Refrigerator side thermister is reading 3K ohms at 65 degrees and 7K ohms at 32 degrees. I can't find a chart anywhere to see if this is within range, I saw the previous post where it should be 5 at 77 degrees but want to make sure.
1 Answer Hello Steve, the values for the model number supplied are as follows: at 77°F it should read 2700 ohms plus or minus 5% and at 36°F it should read 7964 ohms plus or minus 1%. Thanks! Read More...
Gary October 28, 2017 for Model Number Whirlpool WSF26C3EXF01 We had some electrical problems in the House after Hurricane Irma. Had a GFI outlet catch fire in the Kitchen and something unusual happened to the frig. The freezer side of the frig now gets hot to the touch as if there is an electrical heat source running. The outside front and the center divider between the compartments. Fridge got so hot the frame warped to the point that the doors would not close until we unplugged it at let it cool down. I need help here. Can't see anything in the parts list that would get that hot or what might have broken?
1 Answer Gary, You will want to pull out the refrigerator and check to see if the condenser fan motor located behind the unit is running. If it is not then this will be your most likely be the issue with the unit. Read More...
Mrfixit August 01, 2016 for Model Number WRF560SMYW Whirlpool 2 door Fridge/Freezer on bottom (Model WRF560SMYW) Issue: Freezer Fan Making Noise Ice is building up. Defrost 1 month ago, Now it needs it again. Repair guy says I need a Sensor (W10316760 & I need a Main PCB (W10547719). I am very handy but need guidance on why these two items are needed and if indeed they are needed, where to buy and maybe a video on the install? thanks in advance.
1 Answer MrFixit, Unfortunately we do not have a repair video or installation instructions on this part. You would have to remove the baskets and freezer door in order to replace the sensor. The rear wall in the freezer will need to be pulled out. There are screws holding the freezer rear panel on and the thermistor will be right there. The control board will be located on the back of the unit. In the compressor area in a box. Read More...
Scott June 29, 2016 for Model Number WRF560SEYB01 The fan in my freezer keeps freezing up to the point of stopping. I have to take the back cover off and melt all the ice that has accumulated around it. I believe this may be the result of my evaporator assembly not working correctly. Is the thermister the same thing as a defrost thermostat? Will it help solve my problem icing up my evaporator?
1 Answer Hello Scott. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the evaporator coils in 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...
Ron March 20, 2016 for Model Number KSC23C8EYB02 The area behind the lower drawers in the refrigerator area keeps freezing up. Do you think this is the thermistor, & if so, which one? Whirlpool/Kitchenaid shows 2 different ones.
1 Answer Ron, You will want to make sure that there in nothing blocking the air duct which could force air down to the lower section. If this is clear then you will want to test the thermistor for resistance of 5K ohms at room temp of 77 degrees. If not within range then you will need to replace the thermistor. Read More...
Kellan March 07, 2016 for Model Number WSF26C3EXF01 Hi, my refrigerators fresh food side is freezing everything i put in it. I have changed the thermistor and the main control panel and the ice dispenser control panel. Nothing has corrected this problem. What else could resort to? How might I test other areas to see if they are malfunctioning? Thank you!
1 Answer Kellan, The most likely cause for the freezing issue will be a faulty diffuser that is not closing. The part number for the diffuser is W10814173. Read More...
Mike January 28, 2015 for Model Number ksf26c4xyy Is this the correct part for my Kitchenaid Side by Side ksf26c4xyy? Is this also known as a sensor? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Mike! Yes, the thermistor W10316760 is compatible with Kitchenaid KSF26C4XYY** models. This part is also known as a sensor. Thanks! Read More...