dmm09
Premium Member
- Model Number
- WRX988SIBM03
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Age
- 1-5 years
Hello,
I have been searching this blog to help with my issues. I didn't realize there was a problem in the refrigerator section until milk went bad quicker than expected and some vegetables were freezing in the separated drawer. I was able to see ice coming through the cover of the refrigerator evaporator. I unplugged the refrigerator, removed all food from the fridge and freezer, removed all shelves and drawers from the fridge, and let things thaw until I could chip the ice off the evaporator cover.
I removed the evaporator cover and the entire thing was solid ice. I did some thawing and chipping away of ice until it was all was gone. I checked the drain to make sure it was clear by running water through it and watching the flow into the drip tray (had to remove a clog earlier this year which caused the freezer evap to ice over). Plugged the fridge in to see if it seemed like everything was working; fans, compressor, etc., and everything appeared normal.
Unplugged fridge, checked fridge evap thermistor continuity as advised in another blog thread and it was good. I relocated the aforementioned thermistor as directed in a service notice for this model fridge that I found in another blog thread. I ran a diagnostic, everything passed, and I visually and aurally checked what I could during the diagnostic. I checked the continuity of the evap damper and the floor/shelve that separates the main fridge from the drawer portion, and they both had continuity; however, I don't know what an appropriate measurement should be for each of those items.
I have everything reassembled minus the glass shelves and drawers inside the main fridge and have the fridge set to 39 F. The temp has not gone below 43.5 F without food in it over a few days. Is this normal or should it be at 39 F? I haven't checked the freezer since I wasn't having issues with it. I don't see ice accumulating anywhere where I can see through the vents in the fridge or freezer. I didn't check voltages since it didn't seem necessary due to the symptoms. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I have been searching this blog to help with my issues. I didn't realize there was a problem in the refrigerator section until milk went bad quicker than expected and some vegetables were freezing in the separated drawer. I was able to see ice coming through the cover of the refrigerator evaporator. I unplugged the refrigerator, removed all food from the fridge and freezer, removed all shelves and drawers from the fridge, and let things thaw until I could chip the ice off the evaporator cover.
I removed the evaporator cover and the entire thing was solid ice. I did some thawing and chipping away of ice until it was all was gone. I checked the drain to make sure it was clear by running water through it and watching the flow into the drip tray (had to remove a clog earlier this year which caused the freezer evap to ice over). Plugged the fridge in to see if it seemed like everything was working; fans, compressor, etc., and everything appeared normal.
Unplugged fridge, checked fridge evap thermistor continuity as advised in another blog thread and it was good. I relocated the aforementioned thermistor as directed in a service notice for this model fridge that I found in another blog thread. I ran a diagnostic, everything passed, and I visually and aurally checked what I could during the diagnostic. I checked the continuity of the evap damper and the floor/shelve that separates the main fridge from the drawer portion, and they both had continuity; however, I don't know what an appropriate measurement should be for each of those items.
I have everything reassembled minus the glass shelves and drawers inside the main fridge and have the fridge set to 39 F. The temp has not gone below 43.5 F without food in it over a few days. Is this normal or should it be at 39 F? I haven't checked the freezer since I wasn't having issues with it. I don't see ice accumulating anywhere where I can see through the vents in the fridge or freezer. I didn't check voltages since it didn't seem necessary due to the symptoms. Thanks in advance for your feedback.