Fridge and freezer works fine-not iced up but

Yeah... maybe...

Freezer THERMOSTAT.

When it is WARM it should be conducting electricity (closed).

(generic answer. because I am not a pro... and all my Samsung's are Flat Screens... which are REALLY pretty easy to repair...)
((I like'em... but all their capacitors are made of gum wrappers)).

First... Always... always photograph everything you are removing.

Be careful of the evap fins... they need to be straight... and the flimsey PLASTC clips holding the entire unit in place become more brittle/breakable at freezing temperatures.

For my old Amana... they simply ARE NOT available!!

RE Pictures:
Keep in mind if you cannot put/stuff it all back in... you will have to hire it out... or buy a whole new one and pretend it was NOT just a $14 thermostat (ouch).

FANS**
The problem you will have trouble shooting this... is MOST ALL modern units are wired to STOP fans from running when the doors are opened... and I suspect you don't want to (or can't) be in there with the door closed...

My suggestion... Get a big roll of tape for your freezer door "light" switch... TAPE IT in the SHUT POSITION.

A little delay... FANs should start.

Remove your inspection panels and look directly at all your fans.
Logically that's got to be... the fan right in the middle of your freezer coil.

All typical FREEZER issues I have found...
the refrigerator FUNCTION is a secondary cooling function of the freezer element. If the refrigerator is working... Your FREEZER element MUST be working. Your trouble MUST be a FAN issue ONLY in the freezer area: 1). FREEZER Thermostat
or
2). an ERRANT wire blocking rotation, loose-hub, disconnected power wire or defective fan motor... OR... more difficult... there is a temperature sensor THERMSTAT... usually nickel sized...One of TWO living in the freezer... On my old Amana... it shows but on my newer "Sears" ... no show... but I know it is in there... It is definitely not the chubby <second> one clipped to your evaporator is your defrost thermostat (warm = open)... IT IS WORKING fine... or your refrigerator would not.

Leave it alone for now**

Still failing... Back to the FANS:

Spin them by hand... If they (it) turns freely... with your lights of (door closed... You might want to plug it a "SPARE" FREEZER thermostat... you <should have> bought in advance
because... attempting to short across the thermostat terminal... with the lights off... in confined area... could prove highly problematic... if not (you know).

If you are daring...
TEMPORARILY short that FREEZER thermostat... Still no fans...

**Beats me!

Be safe and happy hunting...

Oh yeah..

the real FIRST STEP in ALL refrigerator/Frzr troubles...
ALWAYS THOUROUGHLY DEFROST EVERYTHING FIRST... Totally!

Take pictures... lots... and don't forget to tuck that back panel into the drip tray... like it was before you started.

Check to see if your hear your evaporator fan is running in your freezer, then check behind the refrigerator and see if your condensor fan is running. Make sure your condensor coils are clean under your fridge. Your symptoms are leaning towards dirty condensor coils. Good luck!

one problem i had was the condensor fan had stopped working because it was clogged up with ice buildup, check and make sure the fan is not iced up, once a year i have to unclog ice from the condensor fan which located behing the white panel, which you unscrew and you can get a visual on this fan. my freezer would stop working but the fridge part was fine. something as small as that was causing this problem for me.

Check the condensor coils and clean them. The condensor fan may be running slower than normal. It is working hard to move the heat. The area between the doors has a line there purposely to keep it warm so moisture that condenses there when the doors are opened evaporates and doesn't cause mold.
eric

clean the coil behind the fridge or under the fridge (where ever they are) and make sure both fans are running, the one in the freezer and the one underneath freezer needs to be 0 degree F to start ice maker

Probably excessive ice in the condensor. Likely defrost thermostat or defrost heater problem.

What happens is excessive ice keeps airflow from the refrigerator part of the unit.

Check the condensor coils for dust, try to see if the condensor fan is blowing air over the coil, check inside the freezer to assure the inside fan is circulating air, and if the "noise" is coming from either of the fan motors, they will need replaced by a service technician.

yes the evap fan in the frezer should be running when the compressor is running[it may not for a minute or so as it starts up.Amana's are good for the connectors at the evap fan motor comming apart.the connectors are white and will look like its together but when you pull it will come apart.i would always cut the connector out and use a wire nut so wont happen again.if any other questions please email thru FixYa and i will be glad to help. God bless ,tom

First clean out the condensor coils. If you have pets it should be done at least 3 times a year. The other possible problem is if the gasket in either the fridge or freezer is worn out or has a gap it will not cool properly. Check that the fan underneath the unit by the condensor coils is running when the compressor is . Some smaller refrigerators have only condensor coils on the back and no fan. These units should have room for air flow on top and sides not built in flush with cabinets. Buy a thermometer for both the fridge and freezer compartments. You run the risk of food poisoning if the fridge temp can not be kept below 40 degrees. Freezer temp should be able to keep at least 0 - 5 degrees. (Ice cream is a very good indication of proper temp. It is the first thing that melts. Ice maker is a close 2nd.)

If these things don't work call for repair. Don't risk losing all your food!

It could be some many things, to save time let me give you this check list:

• Check the temperature setting
• Assure that there is enough room for air flow in the refrigerator or freezer
• Check for air flow restrictions in vents
• Test the temperature control
• Clean the condensor coils
• Check the door seals
• Test the door switch
• Test defrost heater
• Test defrost timer
• Test evaporator fan
• Check for a clogged drain tube
• Check for refrigerant leak

Do what you feel qualified to do.

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