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Re Amana BRD18vaw bottom freezer - problem is the items in freezer are covered with "frost". How do I know if that's because it might not have been closed tight enough last evening or it's something else
Re: Re Amana BRD18vaw bottom freezer - problem is the...
Unfortunatly the only real way to tell is to ensure the door gets shut tightly and keep you eyes open for any signs the freezer is not maintaining temp. Hope this helps
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Frost will normally build up if you do not have frost free freezer and in which case it is possible the frost free system is faulty. If it is not frost free then it has to be defrosted a few times in a month. However if the frost comes up very quickly then there are possible causes.
You may be having leakage from the door seals or there are items in the freezer that are not properly covered to avoid moisture escaping. Other possibility is that your freezer is set too cold and there are not many items in it.
you need to check the defrost circuit and make sure the heater is working and the unit goes into the defrost mode.
also check and make sure the temp sensor is good
This excess frosting can be caused by leaky door gaskets, frequent door opening, dispenser door not closing good, anywhere air can get in. Gaskets should hold a dollar bill sung all the way around both doors.
the unit is experiencing a defrost issue one of 3 things bi-metal thermostat clipped to the evap.... defrost heater element is now open or very little resistance reading or defrost timer unit you can get fix remove the items in freezer and remove the back panel with hairdryer in hand thaw the frost and unit will oper normal for a time
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5167592 I understand your frustration. Below are some diagrams and troublshooting aids. If you look at the exploded parts diagram link and select the Wiring Information page, you'll see the defrost timer is on the FF harness, which is the "Fresh Food" compartment.
Next, click in the "Controls" page. Item #12 is the defrost timer. It looks like it is in light assembly / cover in the fresh food compartment as it has 2 light bulbs shown - and the freezer has only 1.
Generic service manual for Amana bottom mount freezer / fridges:
Sounds like a defrost problem. Check to see if
there is any frost buildup in the back wall of the freezer. If so, it is not
defrosting as it should.
possible causes:
bad defrost timer
bad defrost heater (in freezer)
bad thermo switch in freezer
If
you don’t know what these are then unplug the machine and let the ice melt in
the freezer overnight with the door open. Then try it the next day, if is
cooling fine then you need to have a service person replace one of the above
items. If it still has a problem then it might be the compressor and you should
probably replace the machine.
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