My 2454 GRW side/side Maytag is not freezing or cooling the refrigeration area either. I cleaned what I thought were the coils, (area on rear covered by cardboard) of dirt etc. I turned the unit back on and could hear a clicking sound. (I dont recall hearing it before, but wasnt really paying attention). I opened the freezer door to pinpoint the clicking and noticed that the blower on the freezer stopped...(it had only been a few minutes). Any suggestions?

Thanks for any help,

Ike

Hi Ike,

Ok, that clicking sound is likely your compressor start relay assembly, its mounted on the side of your compressor.

Whats the serial# of your refrigerator? as they make 2 different ones for your model.

Its #4 here:


Unplug your refrigerator, then pull it away from your wall, then take off the back access panel#21 then you will see it mounted on the side of your compressor.

Take it off and shake it, if it rattles its bad.

Jake

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Jake,
Serial no is 14405506zy. Additional info, I have not yet gotten the relay off, but when I plugged it in this morning and turned it on the I got nothing...meaning it didnt start running at all. Hope this is it thanks and Ill update you after I take it off in a few minutes.

How is the relay attached? I took the harness off and tried to gently pull the relay from the compressor with no luck. I dont want to force anything and cause more damage.

Relay is off and rattling like an 8 foot Diamondback. Ill try to research which one to get on my own until I hear back from someone. (I wish I had found this site during my other appliance projects!)

Good job getting it off Ike.

Here's the start relay kit for your model you can order:
Manufacturer part number 12002784 is RepairClinic item number 1194899
12002784

It comes with complete installation instructions.

Jake

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Got the part and got it in. It didnt start right away which had me concerned, but I heard a timer at the on/off switch that kind of reminded me of the timer sound from the game of Perfection. After a minute or two it fired up and we are back in business. Thanks!

Excellent Ike, glad its working good again.

Jake

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