ARB8057CB Amana Refrigerator is now having issues; not cooling

[rcabrale]

Model Number

ARB8057CB

Brand

Amana

Age

More than 10 years

Back in early 2020:

FIXED - ARB8057CB Amana Bottom Freezer Not Getting Cold

I have a 20-year-old Amana bottom-mount refrigerator, model ARB8057CB. Yes, I know it's old but the kitchen cabinets were built around it so I need to fix it. Yesterday, I noticed that the freezer began to get warm... ice cream started to drip (ice stays solid) Please see the images below...

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NEW issue. Recall I had issues with the freezer back icing up, so I replaced the thermostat timer and seal ... problem solved. Now my refrigerator section is cool kinda (about 43-45F) but condensation, ice is building up at the back vent. I cleared away any blocking but once a month or so, it starts to ice up (see image) and heat up. NOTE: I checked seals and there are no major gaps or tears. The fan in the freezer is spinning bc I can see it.... No ice buildup in the freezer... any thoughts?

 

[rickgburton]

Make sure the condensor coils are clean. Leave the machine plugged in and running. Remove the evaporator cover and take a picture of the frost pattern on the evaporator coils and post it here. Be sure to replace the cover when done.

 

[rcabrale]

Thanks Rick, ill do that tomorrow morning. What will the pattern on the freezer evaporator coils tell us? I'm just curious to know.

 

[rickgburton]

What will the pattern on the freezer evaporator coils tell us?

If you have a sealed system problem or defrost problem. I suspect you have a sealed system problem.

 

[rcabrale]

If you have a sealed system problem or defrost problem. I suspect you have a sealed system problem.

Here you are, I hope this doesn't show a sealed system bc that will be expensive.

 

[rickgburton]

Defrost problem. Check the defrost heater and defrost thermostat for continuity. If they check good replace the defrost timer.

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[rcabrale]

I checked the heater, while taking images, bc i manually activated the timer to start.... it gets hot so can we assume it's good?... If yes, I will replace the timer and thermostat to be sure. Do you think that will fix things?

Also, to confirm we have no seal issues?

 

[rickgburton]

I will replace the timer and thermostat to be sure. Do you think that will fix things?

Yes, The thermostat is good. Just replace the timer.