1 Answer Sharon, If you pull off the kickplate of the unit, there will be a box under the front which holds the defrost control board 12050506. Unfortunately the defrost control board has been discontinued by the manufacturer with no suitable replacement available. Read More...
Herschel July 14, 2015 for Model Number MQF1656TEW02 Where is the defrost timer located on my Maytag model mqf1656tew02. I can't find it.
1 Answer Herschel, The defrost timer will be located in one of 3 positions on this unit. You will want to pull the unit out and look in the compressor compartment, pull the kickplate off and look on the front of the unit behind the kickplate or will be located in the control housing. Read More...
Stephen S. June 15, 2015 for Model Number EL87TRRRS05 I just purchased a replacement defrost timer, and noticed that the set screw is at a different position than the one on the fridge. I set the new set screw to match the old one - is that correct? If not, should I just rotate it back to its original position?
1 Answer Hello Stephen, Since there is no "set screw", I am assuming you simply advanced the timer WP3-81329. If this is the case, there is no reason to bother it since this is the advancing screw and is rotates slowly during normal operation. Read More...
Elizabeth April 09, 2015 for Model Number Wood´s convertible Hi! 1.- Is this a 12 hour timer ? 2.- I need replace this part in My Wood´s convertible , can I use this model? Thanks!!!
1 Answer Elizabeth, Unfortunately we do not have any technical information if this defrost timer WP3-81329 will work for your unit. This timer is a 12 hour timer. Read More...
Cecil October 27, 2014 for Model Number EV250NXTQ03 My freezer thaws completely losing everything in it ..Was wondering if the timer could cause this ? Was told by repair man that this was the cause..happens for no reason.
1 Answer Cecil, Yes, the WP3-81329 defrost timer is a very likely issue. The internal contacts could be defective or the mechanical gears of the casement could be worn and holding the timer in an extended or prolonged defrost cycle, causing the freezer to thaw completely, replace the timer and you should be fine. Read More...
Vin June 28, 2014 for Model Number ev250nxtq03 How long does this 12 hour timer stay in the defrost cycle? 3-81329 Thanks
Harry Gray April 25, 2014 for Model Number MQF1656 TEW Hello, My Maytag upright freezer just stopped working completely. Clean power source. The interior light works but all temperature is lost. No compressor noise+ totally silent. Any ideas appreciated.
1 Answer Harry, With the unit not working and the light working, the issue may be a stuck defrost timer or a bad thermostat. You will want to access the defrost timer and turn the timer dial and see if the unit clicks on. If it does then the issue would be a faulty timer WP3-81329. If not then the most likely issue would be the thermostat WPW10474749. Read More...
Bruce March 02, 2014 for Model Number EL87TRRRQ05 Where is the defrost timer located? We think the thermostat is working fine but cannot find the defrost timer. The parts diagrams are not showing where. Thanks, Bruce
1 Answer Hello Bruce. It looks like it is in the control panel of the unit. Also, check the toe panel and by the compressor. It does not list the exact location on the unit. Read More...
Grumpyinseattle November 24, 2013 This is not triggering the defrost cycle frequently enough. Is there a way to wire up this part so that it runs continuously - not just when the compressor is on? I would like it to trigger once every 12 hours of elapsed time.
Grumpyinseattle November 09, 2013 for Model Number Whirlpool Side-by-Side Fridge and Freezer Ice Buildup We just bought these dual Whirlpool Side-by-Sides to replace older units that were starting to have issues. Unfortunately the new units ice up after a couple of weeks. If I manually advance the 3-81329 defrost timer then everything is great. My theory is that Whirlpool is being to optimistic (waiting too long to defrost) to keep the energy efficiency high. And this is causing the ice buildup - especially with our very humid climate in Seattle. We also read that this timer only counts the time the compressor runs - not elapsed time. Not sure if this is true or not. In any case, we would like to replace this 12-hour timer with say an equivalent 8-hour timer or least a timer that is more aggressive about running the defrost cycle. Any recommendations?