The Control Board is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This electronic component manages and regulates the various functions of the refrigerator, including temperature control, defrost cycles, and the operation of fans and compressors. It ensures the refrigerator maintains the optimal environment for preserving food.
Over time, the control board can fail due to electrical issues, power surges, or general wear and tear. A malfunctioning control board can disrupt the refrigerator's operations and affect its performance.
Symptoms of a bad fridge control board include:
- Inconsistent or incorrect temperatures
- The refrigerator not cooling properly
- Error codes displayed on the control panel
- Unresponsive or malfunctioning control settings
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Maytag refrigerator had flashing lights and the ice maker door repeatedly flapping Michael J. • Bakersfield , CA • September 09, 2014
First I googled my model number and found out others had this problem. I was quickly able to find out the cause of the problem. After calling maytag they informed me of a $85.00 appointment fee that didn't include parts or labor. I decided to repair it myself!
I ordered the part from appliancepartspros.com and in 2 days the part was on my front porch! I turned to YouTube to watch the video once more on how to install the part. It took two tools and 15 -20 minutes and was very simple. My guess...
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