D.R. September 25, 2013 for Model Number evl202nxtn02 Where is the defrost timer located? My T-stat seems to be operating ok as it turns on/off.
1 Answer Hello D.R. Inside the control panel inside the freezer is where the timer is at. Read More...
Jerry August 22, 2013 for Model Number MQF1656TEW01 Evaporator coil does not defrost properly. defrost thermostat checks good. Defrost heater checks good. Can't locate the defrost timer. I know it has either a mechanical timer or a circuit board.
1 Answer Hello Bob. It looks like the defrost timer WP3-81329 is located int he control panel section of the freezer. Read More...
Steve F. December 09, 2011 for Model Number AFU206AW I bought this freezer new and it has iced up the inside since brand new. Water is leeking off of the evaporator and falling down to the sump where the drain tube is. It then freezes up before it can go down the drain tube. Many times I have disassemabled thawed it all out, pour hot water down the drain tube and it is clear of blockage. Put it all back together and within 2 weeks, ice accumulating on the bottom basket again. Water from the evaporator just freezes before it can run down the tube. My dealer told me they all do that and I would just have to take it apart every so often and clean it out. I wanted him to take the junk thing back but he wouldn't. Is this true or is there an update or something I can do to fix this, I have about had it with this thing. Please help. Thank you
1 Answer Hi Steve. There is a frozen drain repair kit part # 8201771. It is a device that hangs -centered- in the drain hole from the defrost heater mount assy. This will transfer enough defrost heat into the drain and make sure it stays clear and not clog. Thank You. Read More...
Tony August 29, 2011 for Model Number mqu2057aew the freezer has been icing up in the bottom basket for some time the coils also had a lot of ice on them the bottom basket was completely full of ice. we used a hair dryer and defrosted the bottom basket area but it froze up again very soon finally everything in the freezer started to defrost. does this seem to be the automatic defrost timer or what else could be the problem. the door was not opened very often
1 Answer Tony, You need to check a couple of things first. Check and make sure the door gasket is sealing to the frame all the way around, and especially along the bottom. Remove the evaporator cover (the back wall inside the freezer) and check the drain tube W10862416 for blockage or collapse, and decide the area and assembly with hot water and towels. and also check the drain hose for a proper seat and attachment to the defrost drip pan. Read More...
Paul June 12, 2011 for Model Number MQU2057AEW This is a Maytag upright freezer. It is tripping the gfci plug. I checked the wiring. No problems found. No power to the compressor when plugged in directly. ( No gfci ). When I reset the Timer, the system works fine. When the timer times out, the system stops. Is the Timer defective? I noticed on the schematic there is a control in series with the compressor power. Is this the same as the timer? Did not see the timer on the schematic. Power into the freezer goes through this timer first before it goes anywhere else.Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Paul. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the timer WP3-81329 is bad and will need to be replaced. This is the control in line with the compressor on the wiring diagram. Hope this helps. Read More...
Needtoknow May 29, 2011 for Model Number Whirlpool Freezer Model Number EV201NXMQ02 Dear www.appliancepartspros.com I have a Whirlpool Freezer: Model: EV201NXMQ02 L1 Serial: EWR1463296 Refrigerator Defrost Timer Manufacturer Model: 4357124 Age: It is 6 years old. Problem: Intermittently, the food in the freezer defrosts for no apparent reason (No power interruptions, door is tightly closed, freezer temp is set correctly, etc.) For the following reasons, it appears to me that the defrost timer is intermittently malfunctioning: a. The evaporator fan does not always come back on after the defrost cycle should have had plenty of time to complete. The evaporator fan is off even though the compressor is running. 1. Often, if I do not manually advance the defrost timer, the compressor runs continuously, but the evaporator fan never comes on and everything in the freezer eventually defrosts. 2. However, if I wait for 1 to 2 hours after the glow of the defrost heater goes off (to make sure the defrost cycle has plenty of time to complete) and then manually advance the timer, the evaporator fan comes on and everything freezes fine. I am trying to determine several things: a. Am I correct in my thoughts that the defrost timer is bad?? If it is not the defrost timer, what do you think the problem is?? b. On the timer, it says it is a “12 hour timer”…does this mean that it should go through a complete defrost cycle every 12 hours?? c. There is no markings on the timer that indicates how long the defrost cycle should last. How many minutes should the defrost cycle last?? d. If it is the defrost timer that is the problem, is it better to replace it with the same OEM mechanical timer or to replace it with an electronic (no motor) type defrost timer?? If the electronic model is better, but more expensive, I don’t mind paying the extra money for a more reliable timer which provides me with more peace of mind. Thank you very much in advance. You folks provide a great service to home owners and we appreciate it.
1 Answer Hello! Here are the answers to your questions: A. The way you describe it, it sounds like the defrost timer, but that does not explain why the fan is not coming on. There have been some models made where the defrost thermostat has to be satisfied before the evaporator fan will kick on. B. Typically, its 12 hours of compressor run time. There are some models where it is actual 12 hr run time, with this model this is not the case. C. Typically, somewhere around 20 mins. D. We are not aware of an electronic timer that will replace the current timer that you have. You can purchase the timer WP3-81329 to see if this will correct your issue. If for any reason it does not, you have 365 days to return the part. Here is our return policy information for you to view, thanks! http://www.appliancepartspros.com/customerservice/returns.aspx Read More...