Whirlpoo Gold Model GMH5205xvs (DOES NOT HEAT)

SOURCE: everything works except the cooking part/no heating/turntable not turning, help!

hi there,

can you provide the brand and model # off your microwave please?

thanks

SOURCE: won't heat items

Nothing your babysitter did can cause this problem. If your microwave is running but not heating it can be many different problems. Usually it is in the high voltage side of your microwave, which can be very dangerous. Do not open up a microwave case as they have voltage to some components even when it is unplugged. Most of the repairs for this problem are in the 150.00 to 450.00 range and are not worth repairing as most countertop microwaves are 50.00 to 150.00 brand new. Over the range hanging microwaves are only 175.oo to 300.00 new before installation. It is unlikely but the cheapest repair on this is probably a microswitch which is still 90 to 180.00 to repair. I usually recommend you go buy a new Panasonic mwo and make sure you have it plugged into a 2000 joule or higher surge protector as surges are a major cause of these repairs. Good Luck, Appliance Specialists

SOURCE: Hello, My fridge side of my

if the freezer is working fine it sounds like you could have a bad damper control,also there's another thing i want you to check first,hotpoint is a g.e. product,they have sensors in the machines,you said you had the back wall off,take it off again and on top of the evap coil you'll see a sensor,it looks like a white bullet with two whits wires going to it,look at it and if where the wires connect to it it has a black ring around it you have to change it out,also ther's one of these sensors in the fidge section too,it senses how cold the fridge is and tells the damper door to open and close,it sounds like your damper is staying shut,the part number for the temp. sensors are WR55X10025 and it's like 8 dollars,if they have the black ring on them they most likely are your problem,the new sensors are all white,if you have the white sensors then you could have a bad damper.go to this site,it's sears site http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Hotpoint-Parts/Refrigerator-Parts/Model-HSM25GFTCSA/1811/0165000/H0712760/00006?blt=06&prst=&shdMod= go to the fresh food diagram and look at the damper and the sensor,one of these parts are badmalso g.e. has had alot of problems with the mother boards,the computer board in the back of the fridge,if the condenser fan and evap fans are running fine and the freezer is fine then i would replace the damper and the sensor but change out the sensor first because it's 8 bucks,if that doesn't do it then buy the damper,all it does is the fan blows cold air from the freezer to the fridge section,if the damper isn't opening the air can't enter into the fridge section.hope this helps and points you in the right derection,let me know how you make out,good luck salde

SOURCE: The freezer side is cold

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SOURCE: My fridge unit isn't cold enough even iv put

NOTE: This
is a multi-solution answer since I don't have all the tech from your question to pinpoint your problem
But the solution is in here generically, if you read and study the solutions very,very carefully.
First I would check cold control. Thats where you turn it off, if your temp is not warm. it can
be defective and not shutting off. If your temp is warm proceed with the following.
I would check the fan in the freezer. Listen to see if it is running
It moves air to the ref from the freezer
Then check to see if FREEZER CONTROL is turned WARMER WHICH MAKES THE REF COLDER AND VICE-VERSA. SEE?
The ref. temp should be about 33-35
The Freezer temp should be 0 to 10 Any thing below these temps is overkill and a waste of elect
The higher the number you turn it up to is the coldest
But is probably a common defrost problem The ice build up
is not being melted by the defrost system.The fan can't blow through the coils into the fridge.
Take out back panel of freezer to check for ice buildup. The coils should be clean.
There are three components to a defrost system- a heater,heater thermostat, and a timer unless you have a defrost electronic card.
Its best handled by a Technician but you could possibly do it by taking your model number to the nearest appliance parts store and asking for the parts. They are mostly located in freezer ,behind back panel on freezer coils.except the card which is usually located in ref The parts store will have info
Also check fan undernearh Ref in the rear
Clean condenser coils underneath
Make sure back cover is on the fridge. Some take them off and throw them away.
make one out of cardboard if its gone, using the holes of the old one.
.I'm including my article on Refrigerator Repair for your help and convenience.;
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http://www.fixya.com/support/r5816737-fix_refrigerator_psychologically
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WATER SPLASHING IN FREEZER AT ICEMAKER
THE FILL TUBE IN BACK OF REFRIGERATOR CAN SLIP
AGAINST THE FILL RESERVOIR CAUSING A PARTIAL BLOCKAGE
OR BECOME CLOGGED WITH ICE.
REMOVE THE ICEMAKER AND INSPECT THE FILL TUBE.
RUN WATER IN TUBE TO ELININATE BLOCKAGE AND CHECK
TEMP IN FREEZER. IF TEMP IS BELOW 0 DEGREES, THATS
OVERKILL AND USUALLY A WASTE OF ELECTRICITY TO KEEP IT THAT COLD, NOT TO MENTION THE FILL TUBE FREEZING UP
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