- Model Number
- GB9FHDXWS07
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Age
- More than 10 years
Hello,
We purchased our home almost 4 years ago and this is the fridge that came with it. Have never had issues up until now. I've put some time searching online into trying to see what is wrong and have tried/examined these things:
- emptied freezer and shut off water supply
- increased the cooler and freezer "cooling levels" from 4 to 7 (out of 7, the coldest)
- checked the seals on the cooler and freezer
- cleaned off the condenser coils
- tested the run capacitor and it is charging and discharging, but I can't tell the capacitance with the multimeter I currently have
- the condenser fan is working properly and not obstructed
- touched the compressor to make sure it was working and it was extremely hot to the touch, but no signs of scorch marks
I've been tracking the temperature inside the freezer with a digital thermometer and it's been averaging around 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooler portion about 44 degrees Fahrenheit. The most common diagnosis I've read is the run capacitor failing followed by the electronic control board. I'm going to get a proper multimeter to test the run capacitor again, but if it's working is there anything else I can test before buying a new board? Just need some guidance as to what else I can check before I spend a bunch of money on a board.
Other things I've read are the temperature control thermostat and evaporator fan motor, but want to make sure all the things I'm saying would lead someone to looking into those before tearing more into my refrigerator.
Thank you!
We purchased our home almost 4 years ago and this is the fridge that came with it. Have never had issues up until now. I've put some time searching online into trying to see what is wrong and have tried/examined these things:
- emptied freezer and shut off water supply
- increased the cooler and freezer "cooling levels" from 4 to 7 (out of 7, the coldest)
- checked the seals on the cooler and freezer
- cleaned off the condenser coils
- tested the run capacitor and it is charging and discharging, but I can't tell the capacitance with the multimeter I currently have
- the condenser fan is working properly and not obstructed
- touched the compressor to make sure it was working and it was extremely hot to the touch, but no signs of scorch marks
I've been tracking the temperature inside the freezer with a digital thermometer and it's been averaging around 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooler portion about 44 degrees Fahrenheit. The most common diagnosis I've read is the run capacitor failing followed by the electronic control board. I'm going to get a proper multimeter to test the run capacitor again, but if it's working is there anything else I can test before buying a new board? Just need some guidance as to what else I can check before I spend a bunch of money on a board.
Other things I've read are the temperature control thermostat and evaporator fan motor, but want to make sure all the things I'm saying would lead someone to looking into those before tearing more into my refrigerator.
Thank you!
