Top 20 Whirlpool GS6NBEXR Side by Side Refrigerator - Page 5 Questions & Answers

On the back of the fridge, where the water tube goes in, there is a white, or a blue and white water solenoid. it has one water tube going in and two going out if you have a icemaker and water in the door. One side of the solenoid controls the water to the door and the other goes to the icemaker. If one side goes out, you have to replace the whole thing. Unplug it, remove it, take it to the hardware store along with the model number of your fridge. They should be able to get you gong again. The water tubes only hook up one way, so don't worry...

this problem is caused from the fan motor in the back near your compressor it is not working properly take off the lower back panel to verify you can order this fan motor directly from marcone appliance parts online and they will mail it directly to you please unplug your refridge until u get the new fan motor or you will do serious damage to your compressor and no one wants to pay an extra 3-400 dollars hope this helps

Switch off the fridge for several hours.. 6 hours. then switch on and check if ice forms in about 2-3 hours in the normal setting. If there is no cooling at all with the compressor running then it is possible that the gas is low or the compressor is faulty with low pumping pressure. get help to estimate and decide.
If the compressor is cooling initially but after several hours it is dropping , open the freezer panel to check for frosting. If so then the defroster is not working.or the thermostat is not cutting off the compressor,
check individually to confirm.. defrost timer, thermostat or heater.

the ice maker is probley the problem but need to ck the water valve first if it bad ( no water ) if valve is ok ck to see if the water tube is iced over preventing the water to be delivered to ice mker . these are most common . mm

a new refrigerator has a water resevoir that has to fill up. you have to hold the water dispenser down for a minute or so to allow this resevoir to fill.

if you have done this already, then you probably have a bad water valve.

sounds like your internal fan. It is an easy fix.

Hi,

As the weather is getting warmer for many people their freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...

Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4024657-refrigerator_condenser_coil_cleaning

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3885294-refrigerator_troubleshooting

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4023749-refrigerator_compressor_start_capacitor

heatman101

Hi,
Pull the line off at the icemaker and check for a filter at the inlet...often **** builds up there and stops off the water...
Here are some basic tips for ice maker troubleshooting...

Ice Maker Problems and Ice Maker Troubleshooting
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3876071-ice_maker_problems_ice_maker

heatman101

You will have to replace the Mixer valve. Its what the water line from the wall is connected to on the fridge.<br /> <br /> If this was helpful please rate me.<br />IMUFO2<br />Leo Ponder Appliance-Tyler,Texas<br /><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>

That is actually a good problem to have. It's the door gaskets sealing and there is a vacuum after closing the door. This can happen with good doors and gaskets. At the very least you know warm air is not getting in and keeping your frig running all the time.
I hope this helps. Please leave feedback. Thank you

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about the reasons why ice makers do not work.

Ice Maker Problems and Ice Maker Troubleshooting

heatman101

Hi,

As the weather is getting warmer for many people their freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many other things that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then…

Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay


heatman101

If it was fast at one point there are a couple of things that come to mind. Make sure your water line is not kinked at any point behind the frig. Also, when was the last time you changed your filter? Dirty water filters can cause low water pressure. Let me know if I can help further, good luck! :D

Go to an old hardware store and buy a radiator brush or buy a coil cleaner brush from Home Depot.

Hello,

If your ice maker is not producing any ice at all, it could be due to various reasons. Firstly, check the right side of ice maker for a wire. The wire will be in an erected position, if the machine is turned off. In such a case, lower the plastic lever present in there or the wire directly if there is no plastic lever. This should be enough for your ice maker to start functioning once again.

There could also be a case of blockage in the ice maker fill tube. If this is the situation, use a hair dryer to melt any ice stuck in there which is causing the blockage. Replace the tubes if necessary. Check the ice maker assembly for any cracked up or broken parts. Especially check the gears and plastic arms along the ice rake, as these are more likely to break down compared to other parts. Replace them if needed.

Take care.

This may not be the problem now but by the sound of the malfunctioning unit, it could be in the future. The start device on some models of refridgerator for maytag and whirlpool have been recalled. If your appliance was manufactured in the last 5-10 years you may be having an issue with this component. Mine recently caught on fire at this device that is located near the compressor. If you would like to be a part of the petition for a recall on this appliance contact me at [email protected]

You either have a bad inlet valve where your water connects in the back. If there is no trace of ice coming all the way from the top, you just see ice at the bottom then your evaporator drain is clogged. All you have to do is stick a flathead screwdriver or cltheshanger inthe shoot to the drainpan in the rear. Rate me if I helped.

Pleas put setting in the middle and give it 24 hrs and check temps

freezer would be good at 0 to 10 f


I thing you have the damper door closed.

Hi, sounds as though the compressor is going off on its overload, which would be telling us that you have a internal problem in the compressor. The little black box you see on the compressor is the electrical cover for the klixon over load and the start, run, and common terminals. When the compressor is working over time or locked up, this small round overload protector that is wired between the wire on the common terminal, through the relay and on to power. It will click on and off when the compressor is hot due to a problem. When you hear it click, you no its doing its job, but you should inspect the wiring behind the cover. On each side of the cover you will have 2-tabs that you have to squeeze in at the same time and it pulls straight off. They can be hard to squeeze. You can also use a long screw driver to push one tab in as far as you can, and it may pop out. I have done this before. Make sure the power is off. You can look at the 3- terminals to see if maybe one has burned off, causing the compressor not to start. They get hot and can burn off. To check the amperage of the compressor, you would need a amp probe clamp around type meter, digital, and to use it the compressor would have to be running to check the R. L. Amps. You can check the locked rotor amps with it clicking on and off. You would set it to amps about 20 or the next step up, and clamp it around each one of the 3 wires going to the compressor. You would check the reading on 1 at a time and write it down lets say the run wire is at 7.8 amps, the next is 6.4 and last is 9.3 amps. Look at the data plate to see what the r l a ( running load amps ) is lets say 12.9 amps, so your not over and will be good. You can check it for l r a ( locked rotor amps ) when it tries to start before it drops out have the clamp around one of the 3 wires and watch the meter when it tries to start, see the reading. If the data plate says l r amps are lets say 35.5 and your reading around that or a little lower or higher, you will no the compressor has had it. Its locked up. If this unit has a capacitor on it, some do and some do not, it will be oval and about 4" long with a couple of wires coming from the top. If it is leaking any kind of oil on it, or it is swollen if metal, this will need to be replaced and may just be the only reason the compressor will not start. Take it down to a appliance parts store and they can check the uf and microfarads on it. You may get lucky if it is leaking and the compressor may start after you change it. If you can, do these checks and keep me posted on the out come. Just take your time when removing any wires and draw a diagram so you will no where they go. Please let me know and please be kind when rating me on helping you. Thank you very much. The best of luck to you.
Sincerely,
Shastalaker7
A/C, Heating, and Refrigeration Contractor.

Your inlet tube that goes to the icemaker may be frozen. To Check: Shut off water supply to Fridge, disconnect the water line that goes to the icemaker at top back. Use a flexible item to insert in the water line connection. I used a zip tie. If the flexible item won't all the through to the ice maker, the line is frozen. Thaw out the tube from inside the freezer with a hair dryer. Re-connect everything, you now have ice . . . Solution #2: You may have to replace your "Water Inlet Valve" located at bottom right rear of Fridge. Easy to do, just follow the color codes, be sure and shut off the water.