Top 20 Amana ARS266ZBS Side by Side Refrigerator Questions & Answers

That means that either all of your coolant has escaped (e.g. leak in the pipe) or that your compressor has blown.

There are more than reason: first check the fan in the upper part of the freezer (you have to unscrew 3 bolts of the cover),second check the freezer door sealing,third is to check that the cooling tubes inside the freezer are cold enough without heavy snow (you have to unscrew about 6 bolts of the cover),Heavy snow reduces cooling and it means that the timer is not working or the heater is not working.I hope to help you in reform

it will tell you on the tag with ser# and model refig type and oz or lbs

Looks like you might have a bad damper assembly. See the diagram HERE. It is number 5 in the diagram. If this is not closing, it will let to much air into the refrigerator section. Check with your hand to feel if air is still coming into the refrigerator(fresh food) section. There should be a little air felt but not much. If there seems to be to much, it is probably the damper not closing. You can also remove the panel were the damper is to see if the door is closing. Remember to clean your condenser and to see other Amana problems CLick Here.

You need to replace the "defrost thermostat" that is located on the coils behind the freezer wall. Here is the part you need.

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Depends on how clod it needs to get.

The data for the refrigerant should be on the model/serial number tag. the total charge is typically around 6 ounce of R134 that is the only refrigerant that can be used. Any stop leak if very likely going to block the cap. tube the inside diameter of it is about the thickness of two stands of hair which you know aint very thick at all

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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.

Sounds like the cold control has stuck . Unplug the two wires from the cold control and plug them together. Turn one wire over and plug it into the other. away from the cold control.
The cold control is the knob in the ref that turns it on and off and has numbers on it. (Thermostat)
If it runs then that cold control (Thernostat) is the problem.
If that doesn't work DO THIS:
The relay on the compressor may need replaced
A relay starts the compressor with a higher voltage and then quickly kicks out
Thats what is happening with yours
Its best for a tech to replace The relay but you can do it
Take your model number to your Local Appliance parts store they will have a diagram
showing you how to install the relay. Its called a hard start relay
also try hooking the two wires together on the cold control to route around the cold control.

If you need more help GO HERE:

http://www.applianceaid.com/procedures.html

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open the freezer door,do you hear the fan blowing around?it sounds like the evap fan motor isn't running and that's why it's cold on the bottom and not the top,you have to repair this fast or you'll loose your food in the fridge,the fan is what blows the cold air from the freezer to the fridge section.

The Amana with model number SCD25TW does not have a water filter. You would have to install an in-line filter on the water supply line if you want to filter the water. If your talking about the model number ARS266ZBS, then open the refrigerator door and look at the top right hand side. You should see a filter housing with a tab to release. Once released you have to remove the filter from the housing to replace it. When finished be sure to run about a gallon through the dispenser, to flush any air out of the system.

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The issue is with the water valve that is bad and is overflowing with water, yours is a dual valve if that goes bad it will lead to overflowing and so leaking of water. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.

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Many times a freezer and/or refrigeratordo not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many otherthings that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing thencheck out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...

Check out these tips that I wrote about that... it is a great place to starttrouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then callinga repair person to do a simple thing for you...

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Could be air trapped inside the lines or need to replace water filter. Try running about 3 gallons of water through the water dispensor in the door and make sure that the freezer settings are correct .

It is not your pump, because despenser and ice maker both get water from the same pump.
Water despenser is activated by a small plunger when you press your water glass against it
to release the water. This is your problem, bad plunger.

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It may be overcharged. Check the Pressure/Temperature chart of the refrigerant that you are using and correct accordingly.

I hear a clicking noise or freezer and refrigerator are warm non ge models

This is the most common problem for this issue.Start Relay The clicking could be the start relay.If the start relay is bad, the compressor will not start and you will hear a clicking noise in 2-5 minute intervals. The clicking noise is the overload cutting the compressor off when it overheats from trying to start with a bad start relay. To find out if this is bad first unplug the refrigerator. Remove the lower rear cover from your refrigerator. Then take the cover off that is on the side of the compressor,you will see wires going to this (Photo below). Now you should be able to see the start relay plugged on to the side of the compressor and unplug it. Now the best way to tell if it's bad is to shake it. If it rattles, it's bad and needs to be replaced. Inspect it carefully for any burn marks, if it has any replace it. If not, most of the time it's ok.But rather than saying the compressors bad, you might want to replace it anyways because it does not cost much. A quick check on the compressor is to remove the start relay. You will see 3 pins connect a multi meter set for continuity. You should have continuity between any of the 3 pins. If you do not the compressor is bad. Also check from each pin to a good ground on the cabinet. There should be no continuity if there is the compressor is bad. A 3 in 1 start relay can also be used as a substitution. Just make sure it is rated for the horsepower of the compressor. If you replace it and it doesn't work then the compressor is bad and you

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There can be many reasons why your refrigerator is freezing your food. To see what could be happening and to figure out how to possibly fix your problem. Take a look at this tip which contains many of the causes and solutions to fix the problems.

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