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Hi i am having to use a hair dryer every 2 weeks as my frost free fridge freezer is not defrosting.Every 2 weeks or so the back is totaly blocked up with ice.Does this model have a board or dial defrost unit if so i would love to to have any advise on how to fix.
How do i test for low resistance, also when we have defrosted with hairdryer and switch mains back on there is just a click, and has to be started by turning temperature control switches in fridge off then on, which kicks in the motor and starts to freeze also where would the board be situated. I understand that a board for whirlpool is very expensive and may not be cost effectiveHow do i test for low resistance, also when we have defrosted with hairdryer and switch mains back on there is just a click, and has to be started by turning temperature control switches in fridge off then on, which kicks in the motor and starts to freeze also where would the board be situated. I understand that a board for whirlpool is very expensive and may not be cost effective
AnonymousOct 16, 2008
Frig not cooling, less in frig than freezer. Coils frozen, defrost heater blown. Defrosted with hair dryer and installed new dual coil defroster. Temp now dropping.
Frig not cooling, less in frig than freezer. Coils frozen, defrost heater blown. Defrosted with hair dryer and installed new dual coil defroster. Temp now dropping.
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with that kind of fridge that you got, im pretty sure you got a board defrost. but that's not the only issue here.
if you have ice build-up, three things to look at.
first, the heating element, test for low resistance.( it must be low ) second, the bi-metal, test it while frosted up and it should have continuity. it is in the evaporator attached to a coil. it has two wires in it.
third is your board which controls your defrost cycle. ( very hard to tell if the board is the problem unless there is no problem with first two components stated earlier.)
you need a resistance checker like a VOM or a continuity tester.
you will have to remove the cover of the evaporator coil from the back of the freezer section. and look at the bi-metal and the defrost heater. check for continuity while frozen for the bi-metal and check the heating element anytime. ( this test is not affected by the frost)
tnx again, drcool
you need a resistance checker like a VOM or a continuity tester.
you will have to remove the cover of the evaporator coil from the back of the freezer section. and look at the bi-metal and the defrost heater. check for continuity while frozen for the bi-metal and check the heating element anytime. ( this test is not affected by the frost)
tnx again, drcool
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The defrost cycle on this fridge is not working. Ice is building up, restricting the air flow to the food section causing the area to warm up, the defrost components need to be tested to find the fault
your defrost cycle is every 10 to 12 hours depending on how old the defrost timer is. if your building up frost on rear wall of freezer section then your problem will be that your units defrost cycle has failed. you turning it off lets the frost melt in return you are restoring air flow over the evaporator. ohm out your defrost heater and defrost bi-metal. could be defrost timer.
Hi: When this happens it means that there is frost built up in the back of the refrigerator. You are having an issue with the defrost heater or the defrost timer. There is an off chance the refrigerator's freezer is over packed with food and there is no circulation. If you're handy empty the fridge and take a hair dryer to the back wall to melt away the frost from behind. You will have to remove the back metal wall. Look at the heater. It will be at the bottom of the freezer behind the back wall. A glass tube with a wire coil running through it. If the coil is broken, replace it. If not you will be looking at a defrost timer. Sometimes on a circuit board. If nothing else defrosting the back of the freezer will make the ref work another week or two. Searspartsdirect will have the parts and schematics. I hope this helps, Jeff
Hi: When this happens it means that there is frost built up in the back of the refrigerator. You are having an issue with the defrost heater or the defrost timer. There is an off chance the refrigerator's freezer is over packed with food and there is no circulation. If you're handy empty the fridge and take a hair dryer to the back wall to melt away the frost from behind. You will have to remove the back metal wall. Look at the heater. It will be at the bottom of the freezer behind the back wall. A glass tube with a wire coil running through it. If the coil is broken, replace it. If not you will be looking at a defrost timer. Usually on a circuit board and expensive. Good Luck, Jeff
Hi: When this happens it means that there is frost built up in the back of the refrigerator. You are having an issue with the defrost heater or the defrost timer. There is an off chance the refrigerator's freezer is over packed with food and there is no circulation. If you're handy empty the fridge and take a hair dryer to the back wall to melt away the frost from behind. Look at the heater; It will be at the bottom of the freezer on the back wall. A glass tube with a wire coil running through it. If the coil is broken, replace it. If not you will be looking at a defrost timer. Usually on a circuit board and expensive. Good Luck, Jeff
Your defrost drain line is frozen over.Remove everything from the fridge and turn it off for 24 hours with the doors standing open.
The drain line will thaw and you will return to normal operation.
You could also turn the fridge off, remove the freezer floor panel and back panel. Take a hair dryer and thaw out the drain hole. Takes about 2 hours.
You decide which procedure to use.
your ref. has a defrost problem.you will need to take back panel off inside freezer and take your hair dryer again and defrost the system.then you can check your heater,thermostat which is located at top of coils that were defrosted.sometimes the thermostat will pop and not allow it to go into defrost and you need to check defrost timer.
why do you want to defrost your freezer?is it not frost free?if so you have a defrost problem,but if you want you can unplugg it and use a hair dryer to defrost it,let me know how you do-mike
Fully defrost your unit. This takes about a full 2 days with the doors open and unit off. Clean and repair all door gaskets. Avoid leaving doors open or introducing large amounts of moisture into the unit. This will probably take care of it. If not, let me know.
How do i test for low resistance, also when we have defrosted with hairdryer and switch mains back on there is just a click, and has to be started by turning temperature control switches in fridge off then on, which kicks in the motor and starts to freeze also where would the board be situated. I understand that a board for whirlpool is very expensive and may not be cost effective
Frig not cooling, less in frig than freezer. Coils frozen, defrost heater blown.
Defrosted with hair dryer and installed new dual coil defroster. Temp now dropping.
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