Rich July 22, 2013 for Model Number JTB2188AE Jenn Air Refrigerator I have noticed over that last few days that the unit was not running and the freezer was starting to thaw. It did not seem that it was in the defrost cycle as the heater was not on or warm. The evaporator fan, compressor and condenser fan were all off. Looking at the schematic it looks like the temp control or defrost timer could interrupt this. How would I check the defrost timer and does the temp control have to be made to go into defrost??
1 Answer Hello Rich. When the unit is off, you can turn the timer manually. If ti starts and runs, then the timer is sticking and will need to be replaced. If it does not, then most likely the temp control is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit. Read More...
Mary July 16, 2013 for Model Number RSD2200EAE Maytag side by side w/o icemaker Yesterday Freezer & Fridge not cool. Stuff on bottom of freezer colder than stuff on top. also noticed snow on back metal panel located inside the freezer. Cant remember how high or low the snow went but it wasnt ice. Behind and below fridge the condenser fan is working. Compressor is also working- the copper line to freezer progressively cooler as it feeds to freezer. I also turned off fridge using dial inside the fridge and turned back on the compressor and fan started back up.Sometime the compressor fan rubs but I think that is because I moved the fridge to access it and its not level. I unplugged the fridge last night and the defrost pan was full today. I plugged fridge back in at 8am and it appears to be working. put some ice trays in freezer and theyre frozen set at the E setting. Fridge is set at 7 (initial setting is 6) and it's cold but not very cold.Appliance person on phone says its the defrost heater $90 just to evaluate. if it is heater - total will be $250. I cant afford a new fridge and I hope you can assist me.
1 Answer Hello Mary. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the back wall of 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...
Bob K. June 06, 2013 for Model Number Magic Chef sid by side frig model # GS22Y8D Where is the Defrost Timer located and how do I get to it?
1 Answer Hello Bob, Most of these are mounted in the back, on the opposite side of the refrigerator from the water inlet valve. you will see the heads of the two screws that mount the timer and a hole in the middle of the two screws. The hole is where you reach through to advance the timer. If you remove the two screws, the timer is easily removed from behind the cabinet edge. Read More...
Melissa W. May 07, 2013 for Model Number GX2FHDXVBO3 My freezer is still frozen but the refrigerator is getting warm. This has happened several times. We always unplug it and thaw it out and it is fine for a few weeks and then happens again. What do we do??
1 Answer Melissa, it sounds like you have a defrost system failure. You will need to test the heater WP12729128, defrost thermostat WPW10165425, and electronic control WPW10503278. You can test parts by using a MultiMeter MA-DM1. Here is a link from our free repair forum you can refer to for help with using a multi meter. Hope this helps, thanks! http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Allan January 10, 2013 for Model Number JCD2297KEY I have a 6 year old Jenn Aire Side by Side, works great, just a loud clicking noise coming from upper left hand side as you face the unit. It runs for a while and then when you open the freezer door it will stop, until closed again. I think it may some type of timer motor since it is not on all the time. What is your opinion and how hard is it to replace? Do you have YouTube video on it, I am very handy! Thanks in advance,
1 Answer Hello Alllen. Based on the information you provided, the icemaker D7824706Q is bad and will need to be replaced. Read More...
Jerry December 20, 2012 for Model Number MTB2156BEW The food in my freezer was thawing, it acted and sounded like the defrost mode was stuck on. Could the defrost timer cause this? I emptied the freezer out and put a thermometer in it and then turned it all of the way up; it cooled down to approx. 11 degrees. Now I don't hear the defrost mode being on.
1 Answer Hello Jerry, Yes this could be a defrost timer issue if the defrost timer is not coming out of the defrost. Also listen to make sure that the evaporator fan is operating. If it is not operating then you would want to check for 120vac coming to it. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Linesoker. The defrost timer WP68233-3 is located in the control section of the refrigerator. Here is a link to the parts diagram and the timer is number 12 in the diagram to help you with the location. Hope this helps. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=44954&diagram_id=29721676 Read More...
Marc March 05, 2012 for Model Number MTB2154ARA Freezer is cold reffridgerator is warm and runs all the time. I have continuity across heater terminals and continuity across defrost thermostat when cold. Should I look at defrost timer?
1 Answer Hello Marc. Yes, if there is a defrost problem, and the heater and the thermostat is bad, you will need to replace the defrost timer WP68233-3 on the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Marc March 05, 2012 for Model Number mtb2154ara With the defrost timer removed from unit, I dont have continuity between terminals 1 and 3. Is timer bad?
1 Answer Hello Marc. Turn the timer WP68233-3 until it clicks. If the contacts still read open, the timer WP68233-3 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
1 Answer Roberta, The defrost timer is a good possibility but it's a bit more common for the heater fail WP61002045 or a loose connection at the defrost thermostat or bad thermostat WP61005254 You'll need to remove the freezer back wall to access and check the heater, thermostat and wiring. Thanks and Good Luck. Read More...