August 02, 2008
Maytag refrigerator compressor start relay
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draasch found the bad part!
Manufacturer's Number: 12002784
12002784
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July 26, 2008
Sears Kenmore Refrigerator Ice maker not ejecting ice. New P.C. Board kit, emitter & receiver fixed it.
Ice not ejecting - Appliance Blog Repair Forums
P.C. Board kit, emitter & receiver
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March 10, 2008
Maytag Side by Side Defrost Board
Maytag side by side refrigerator(model#MSD2456DEW): Not cooling properly. I took all the food out of the freezer, then took off the panel back inside the freezer and found the evaporator coils all frosted up heavily. I ohmed out the defrost heater and defrost thermostat(while frosty) for continuity, both checked out good. So with both parts testing good, then the only part left is the defrost board. I changed it, worked great.
Its very important not to start defrosting the evaporator coil till you finish ohming out the defrost thermostat part for continuity.
Here's the defrost board for this model - Part#61005988
Manufacturer's Number: 61005988
Our do-it-yourself appliance repair forums are always open 24/7. Just click here to enter:
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Posted by Jake at 09:11 AM | Comments (0)
October 11, 2007
Whirlpool Refrigerator Condenser Fan
Whirlpool Refrigerator (Model#ED25SMXRWR0): Not cooling well in both the refrigerator and freezer sections. Hot in between the doors on the cabinet middle frame.
Pulled the refrigerator out from the wall, then took off the lower back access cover to find that the condenser fan motor had stopped and wasn't blowing air to keep the condenser cool, thus it was overheating the compressor and shutting it down on the compressor overload device.
Here's the condenser fan motor for this model:
Manufacturer part#833697 is RepairClinic item#2790
Posted by Jake at 09:25 AM | Comments (0)
August 12, 2007
GE Refrigerator Door Gasket
1992 GE Refrigerator - Freezer on Top (Model#TBX18JPARWH): The refrigerator door gasket was was torn and ripped at the bottom of the door, just due to wearing out over the years.
I installed a new refrigerator door gasket.
Make sure if you install any refrigerator door gasket to either let it soak in a bathtub with warm to hot water or use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften it up so it seals properly when its installed.
Refrigerator Door Gasket
Part#WR24X450
Posted by Jake at 09:15 AM | Comments (0)
July 02, 2007
How to replace a (Whirlpool/Kenmore Model 106) Refrigerator Start Relay
The example shown here is done on a side-by-side whirlpool refrigerator.
Many of the start relays
are the same on other makes and models even though they may look a little different.
Customer Complaint:
My refrigerator is to warm and I can hear a clicking noise.
My refrigerator is not cooling at all but it sounds like it is running.
Often times the customer will hear just the fans running and think the refrigerator is running, but the compressor is not running because the start relay it bad and needs to be replaced.
To replace the start relay you will need to unplug the refrigerator at the outlet.
Pull the refrigerator away from the wall so you can remove the lower back cover.
Once you have the back cover removed you will be able to see the compressor.
The start relay will be located on the side of the compressor. The start relay shown on this side by side whirlpool refrigerator is white and has a white and red wire going to it.
Remove the old start relay by pulling it off by hand. If it does not pull of by hand easily you may have to put the tip of a flat blade screw driver between the start relay and the body of the compressor to help pry it off. Most of the time you can remove them without any force.
Shake the relay, if it rattles, then its definitely bad.
Here is the part to order:
(click photo for pricing/ordering information)
The continuation of this thread is located here:
http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/showthread.php?t=1232
Posted by Jake at 09:47 AM | Comments (0)
April 28, 2007
GE/Hotpoint Replacement Ice Maker
Hotpoint Refrigerator (Model#CSX22GRXAAA): The ice maker stopped working, it was getting water to it if you manually cycled it, but it stopped cycling on its own. The ice maker just wore out after 10 years. They have made a replacement electronic ice maker for these models now. I installed the new one, worked great!
Replacement icemaker kit, electronic
Part#WR30X10061
Posted by Jake at 08:32 AM | Comments (0)
April 12, 2007
GE Refrigerator Defrost Problem in the Freezer
GE Refrigerator (Model#GSS22KGMB)
Here is a basic photo of a evaporator coil with massive frost build-up, but what part has failed?
Good Question, The first thing you do is move the defrost timer into defrost, if the defrost heater does not come on, then you know for sure that's its either a bad heater or defrost thermostat. You would need to get a ohm meter to check the heater for continuity.
(With power off-refrigerator unplugged) the resistance of the heating element - it should measure
under 100 ohms (31 ohms typical). If it reads this then the heater is good. If not, you would need to replace the heater assembly.
Part#WR51X10053
Posted by Jake at 06:46 PM | Comments (0)
March 18, 2007
Compressor Start Device Kit
Sears Kenmore Refrigerator (model#10653502300): Not cooling at all. Found that the compressor start device was broken.
We have a detailed thread on this in our Refrigerator Forums.
(click photo for pricing/ordering information)
Posted by Jake at 08:56 AM | Comments (0)
December 26, 2006
Amana Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat
Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator(Model#BX21VW/P1325002WW): Not cooling in the refrigerator section. I took all the food out of the freezer and found that the back panel had a frost build-up on it. I took off the inside freezer back panel and ohmed the defrost thermostat for continuity, it had none. I installed a new defrost thermostat, worked great.
Part#10442411
Defrost thermostat
Posted by Jake at 09:30 AM | Comments (0)
September 14, 2006
Ice Maker Water Inlet Valve
1999 Sears Kenmore Side by Side (Model#106.58582892)(Made by Whirlpool):
The ice maker had stopped making ice, but the water dispenser in the front was working fine. I ohmed out the ice maker solenoid on the water inlet valve, and it showed continuity, then i took off the electrical connector to the ice maker side of the water inlet valve solenoid and put my volt meter leads in it, and then cycled the ice maker. When the ice maker called for water, my volt meter went to 120 volts, so that told me that even though the solenoid showed it had continuity, it was still bad, it was just stuck closed.
I replaced the water inlet valve assembly and it worked good.
Water Inlet Valve
Part#4389177
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July 15, 2006
Maytag Wide by Side
Sorry about the delay in posting in the Appliance Blog, but after the 4th of July the appliance repair business really heats up like the weather. Busy, Busy, Busy! Lots of Refrigerator & Freezer no cools!
Today I had another Maytag Wide by Side evaporator coil all frosted up, and not cooling in the refrigerator section properly. I first ohmed the defrost thermostat for continuity while it was still frosty, It tested good, then I ohmed out the defrost heater for continuity, It tested good. Only thing left is the Adaptive defrost board, as explained here in our Maytag Repair Forum
I installed a new Adaptive Defrost Control Board:
Part#61005988
Adaptive Defrost control board
Have a good weekend!
Area Forecast For: South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: July 15, 2006 20:58:03 PDT
Tonight: Clear. Lows 50 to 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Posted by Jake at 11:29 PM | Comments (0)
April 10, 2006
Week of April 10th 2006
Need ice this summer? Get an icemaker installation kit, and install it yourself.
This is a non-self-tapping, which means its very well made and no chance of a clog as with the self-tapping ones.
Posted by Jake at 07:51 PM | Comments (0)
February 20, 2006
Sears Kenmore Thermistor
Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator made by Whirlpool (Model#10654602300): Not cooling properly, found the thermistor to be not operating properly, the temperatures in the refrigerator were warmer than normal, at about 50 degrees. Normal refrigerature temps. should be between 37-42 degrees.
Part#2188819
Thermistor
Have a good day!
Area Forecast For: South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: February 20, 2006 21:09:06 PST
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning...then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Posted by Jake at 11:23 PM | Comments (0)
February 15, 2006
Another GE Main Control Board
GE Side by Side Refrigerator (Model#ESH25XGPAWW) : Intermittent cooling in the freezer and refrigerator sections. Found the main control board, also called the motherboard, thats mounted on the outside back of the refrigerator was faulty. Installed a new one, worked great!
Part#WR55X10174
Main control board
Have a Good Day!
Area Forecast For: South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: February 15, 2006 20:59:07 PST
Thursday: Partly sunny. Highs around 45. Light wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain or snow showers in the evening...then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Snow level 500 feet in the evening. Very cold with lows 15 to 20. North wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph late.
Posted by Jake at 11:21 PM | Comments (0)
February 13, 2006
Condenser Fan Motor
Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator (Model#GD5SHAXLT02): Not cooling well in the refrigerator section, and not freezing food solid in the freezer section. Found the condenser fan motor, thats located behind the refrigerator near the compressor, the bearing was bad, it wasn't turning the fan blade.
Part#2206005
Condenser fan motor kit
Have a Good Happy Valentines Day!
Area Forecast For: South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: February 13, 2006 21:19:06 PST
Tuesday: Rain likely. Snow level near 1000 feet in the afternoon with local accumulations around 1 inch. Highs 40 to 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Patchy fog. Snow level 500 feet. Lows 25 to 30 light wind.
Posted by Jake at 11:56 PM | Comments (0)
February 08, 2006
GE Main Control Board
GE Side by Side Refrigerator (Model#GSS25LSMBBS): Not cooling at times, then the freezer seems to stay off to long and starts to thaw the frozen foods, Found the main control board(Motherboard) in the back was bad. Installed new one, works great!
Part#WR55X10109
Main control board
Have a good day!
Area Forecast For: South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Thursday: Partly sunny in the morning...then mostly sunny. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs 55 to 60. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday night: Mostly clear in the evening...then partly cloudy. Areas of fog. Lows around 35. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Posted by Jake at 11:46 AM | Comments (0)
January 02, 2006
Evaporator Fan Motor(Freezer Fan)
Whirlpool Top-Mount(Freezer on Top) Refrigerator (Model#ET20TKXBW00): The refrigerator and freezer sections were not cooling properly. Found the evaporator fan motor bearing was bad and not turning the fan blade.
This is fairly easy to change, just take off the inside back panel of the freezer and un-mount the air duct assembly, then change the motor.
Part#482731
Evaporator (freezer) fan motor kit with blade
Have a good evening!
Area Forecast For: South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 02, 2006 20:41:39 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Areas of fog developing overnight. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Rain likely. Highs around 45. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Posted by Jake at 11:48 PM | Comments (0)
December 28, 2005
GE Motherboard
2003 GE Side by Side Refrigerator (model#GSS25JEPABB): The main control board (aka the motherboard) has a great deal of functionality to it. Its the brain that controls the refrigerator fan motors, defrost cycle, temperature, sensors. I have seen these boards go bad mainly when it has defrost system problems or cooling problems.
The board is located on the very back outside wall of the refrigerator that has a metal shield thats covers it. Its easy to change out, just make sure the refrigerator is unplugged first. The connectors are the same, just unsnap the ones from the old board, making sure you either memorize where they go or writing it down on some paper, then install the new board and reconnect the wire connectors.
Part#WR55X10174
Main control board
Have a good evening!
Area Forecast For: South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 28, 2005 21:09:12 PST
Tonight: Showers likely. Lows around 40. Southwest wind 10 mph.
Thursday: Showers likely in the morning...then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Posted by Jake at 09:15 PM | Comments (0)
December 22, 2005
Testing a refrigerator inlet water valve
Here is a good question that was posted in our Forums
I have a 1996 Whirlpool model # ET22DQLDW01. It has an ice/water dispenser on the front door. The water dispenser has suddenly quit operating. I can hear a hum when I press in on the dispenser lever, but not even the slightest drip of water. It appears that the ice maker is still operating ok.
I posted the easy way to test it:
Sounds like the inlet water valve went out. Its in the back of the refrigerator where your water supply line hooks-up to it.
If you wanted to do-it-yourself you could un-mount it and take off the larger of the 2 plastic water lines and get a small bucket, and have someone press the dispenser, if nothing comes out, then its your inlet water valve for sure.
Here is the water valve for your model:
Icemaker and water dispenser water inlet valve kit
Posted by Jake at 11:25 AM | Comments (0)
December 14, 2005
Cold Control Operating Thermostat
Frigidaire side by side Refrigerator (model#FRS26W2AQ1): Getting to cold and freezing stuff in the refrigerator section. It will need the updated control housing kit.
Part#5303918283
Control housing kit
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 240440701 with this item, part number 5303918283.)
Have a good evening!
SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...EUGENE...CORVALLIS...ALBANY
920 AM PST WED DEC 14 2005
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY
FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY..
THE AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SUNDAY.
STRONG HIGH PRESSURE ALOFT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
THIS WEATHER PATTERN WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND LITTLE MIXING
OF THE AIR...WHICH WILL CAUSE POLLUTANTS TO BECOME TRAPPED NEAR
THE SURFACE.
Area Forecast For: South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 14, 2005 09:51:14 PST
Today: Considerable fog and low clouds. Becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Patchy freezing fog through late morning. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. North wind to 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear in the evening...then widespread fog and low clouds. Patchy freezing fog. Lows 25 to 30 light wind.
Posted by Jake at 01:47 PM | Comments (0)
December 03, 2005
Water inlet valve
This is a common water inlet valve for the Sears Kenmore made by Whirlpool(model# starting with 106), and the Whirlpool/KitchenAid brands.
Always match your model# with the parts guide when you look it up as they do make serveral variations of this valve.
Icemaker and water dispenser water inlet valve kit
Posted by Jake at 10:48 AM | Comments (0)
November 25, 2005
Sears Kenmore 596 Model Defrost Thermostat
Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator made by Amana (model#596.9550850): Not cooling well in both the refrigerator and freezer sections, and some stuff in the bottom of the refrigerator section was freezing.
The defrost thermostat(bi-metal) runs the evaporator fan motor, also called the freezer fan, and controls the defrost heater. If the evaporator is frosted up, then the first place to look would be this part. You can Ohm it for continuity while the evaporator coil is still frosted up, always unplug the refrigerator before Ohming it out.
Part#R0131454
Kit, thermostat
Have a good day and weekend!
South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: November 25, 2005 09:30:31 PST
Today: Rain at times. Highs around 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Showers likely. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Posted by Jake at 11:07 AM | Comments (0)
June 08, 2005
Frigidaire Side by Side Control housing kit
2003 Frigidaire (SIDE BY SIDE)
Model #FRS26R4AW7
Freezing everything in the refrigerator side.
It will need this new kit.
Part#240521103
Control housing kit
Posted by Jake at 10:18 PM | Comments (0)
May 30, 2005
Water Filters on Sale this week
With the price of water filters on the rise the past several years, its hard to pass up a good sale.
Water Filter Sale
Posted by Jake at 10:48 PM | Comments (0)
May 25, 2005
Water Filters
Its good to change the water filter every 3-6 months in hard water area's, and 6-12 months for other area's the water is not as hard.
Here is a picture and link to the new style Frigidaire/Westinghouse and Sears Kenmore made by Frigidaire water filters.
PureSource2 Water Filter
P/N: WF2CB
PureSource2 Filter fits all Frigidaire / Westinghouse refrigerators that have a slide-out filter cartridge in the front of the refrigerator compartment. Replaces part numbers FC-100, FC100, and Kenmore part 46-9911.
This will reduce the following contaminants: 99.99% of cysts, 98.5% of particulates (Class I), 99.70% of turbidity, 99.30% of lead, 98.6% of particulates (Class III), 91% of mercury, 96% of 1,4-D (a herbicide), 98% of Alachlor (a herbicide), 98% of Atraxine (a herbicide), 92% of Lindane (a pesticide), and 87.5% of Toxaphene (a pesticide).
Posted by Jake at 08:41 AM | Comments (2)
September 08, 2004
Frigidaire Refrigerator
Frigidaire® counter-depth refrigerator.
These are good refrigerators, very few repairs.
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Partly cloudy. Becoming mostly cloudy late. Lows around 50. Northwest wind to 10 mph. Becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph late.
Thursday. Mostly cloudy in the morning. Then becoming partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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September 06, 2004
Hot in between the refrigerator doors
Hi all,
Maytag Wide-By-Side
This Maytag has a self-cleaning condenser coil. :)
On other brands of refrigerators:
First thing, clean the condenser coil either underneath or in back of the unit.
Could be something is stuck in the condenser fan motor, or the condenser motor has gone out.
Take off the access cover in the back, and look to see if the condenser fan blade is turning while the compressor is running.
If its not, get a flashlight and look for something stuck in the fan blade, unplug the unit first.
Then try to manually turn the fan blade, if it doesnt turn well, could be motor bearing is out.
You would need a new condenser motor.
That fan motor keeps the condenser coil cool, and part of that coil goes right in the middle of the 2 doors to prevent condensation in humid weather.(Yoder loop)
If that fan is not turning, it will get super hot in between the doors.
Happy Labor Day!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly clear. Lows around 50. North wind to 10 mph becoming light.
Tuesday. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Light wind becoming north 10 mph in the afternoon.
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August 26, 2004
Water to Refrigerator
Hi all,
Remember: You should change the water filter at least once a year. If the filter is old and clogged it will cause water pressure and ice maker problems too. :)
If your water pressure seems low, or the ice maker is making hollow cubes, check this first:
The best way to check is pull out the refrig. turn off your water supply to the refrig. Take of the water line going to the refrig. water valve.
Get something to catch water in, like a small bucket or container, put the water line in that, then turn the water on.
If you get a good stream and good water pressure then its in the refrig. water valve or ice maker.
Lots of times i see low water pressure because people install those self piercing needle valves to the cold water line under the sink. Those clog up alot, because the hole that supplies water is so small.
Have a Good Day!
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August 17, 2004
Fair Tuesday
The Lane County Fair opened today , it goes everyday till Sunday. A friend went with me, Very Sunny day, great fair weather!
If your Ice maker quits making ice, the first thing to check for is water to Ice Maker.
Just take the water line off the back of the Refrig. and get something to catch the water in, then turn on the water to make sure you get a good steady stream, if not, your water supply will need to be fixed to allow proper water pressure.
Thats a tip for today, Any questions or comments welcome. :)
Posted by Jake at 11:25 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
August 11, 2004
Refrigerators
Refrigerators are working overtime in the Hot Summer.
Tips to help:
Keep the Condenser Clean.
Make sure the Gaskets are in good shape, no rips or tears.
If the Refrig. does not cool properly:
Check for thick frost on back wall of freezer or on bottom of freezer.
If there is, Your Defrost Heater is not coming on.
If you call a Appliance Repair Tech. Please leave the unit running and on. The biggest mistake people make is turning the Refrig. off or unplugging it. The Tech can test it better with it on, even with frost.
Thanks about all for today. :)
Posted by Jake at 06:06 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
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