WSF26C2EXY02 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Compressor stopped, but now running after unplugging from wall for a few seconds

[deckeda]

Model Number

WSF26C2EXY02

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

6-10 years

Sometime yesterday or last night this Whirlpool stopped cooling on both freezer and refrigerator sides. Front control panel OK / interior lights OK ... but no compressor and no fan.

We pulled it out and removed the cardboard cover. Did a simple vacuum task but it wasn't very dusty back there. I unplugged it for a few seconds, re-connected it and it's been running fine for the last 30 minutes etc ... probably not long enough to cycle the compressor under the circumstances.

Is this a control board issue ... I would not suspect a bad starter relay since I could tell it cool from the front panel but it never attempted to start the compressor.

 

[Jake]

Yes, sounds like a bad control board or a loose connection on the control board itself.

Read what mentioned here to test voltage:

FIXED - GSF26C5EXB02 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Compressor not cycling back on

Noticed one day that the fridge and freezer were warm. The compressor will not cycle back on after cycling off. All fans, compressor and evap working and running. No frost build up. Cleaned coils; weren't too bad. I checked the defroster thermostat by removing and placing in freezer and...

www.applianceblog.com

Your model uses the exact same control board:
Refrigerator Control Board W11088499


Let us know what you find.

 

[deckeda]

Thank you again, Jake. It may be a few days until I can inspect. Since the unit is still working, I'll assume the board overall can't be intermittent.

Presumably I'm looking for a loose or sketchy connector/harness on the board or possibly mangled wires at the bottom door hinge.

Meanwhile, the freezer freezes and the refrigerator refrigerates.

 

[Jake]

Ok, yes let us know what you find.