20 Most Recent Hotpoint HTM17BBSSA Top Freezer Refrigerator Questions & Answers

Is there an inline water filter cartridge that needs to be changed, hope this helps

Hi.. feel the dividing rdge between fridge and freezer.. is it warm?.. chances are that the little fan at the back of the fridge freezer that helps cool the compressor, has snagged own it's own wire... it's a weak fan, like you get in a computer, but it does a lot of work.. without it, the coolent does not do it's job, which results in your device not cooling things properly

replace blower motor located in lower chute or above chute in freezer

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This is a common defrost problem, The ice
is not being melted by the defrost system. he fan can't blow into ref.
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 evaporator fan in freezer
Also check fan undernearh Ref in the rear
Clean condenser coils underneath
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At least make sure the operating hardware and radiator is dust free, and the spacing around any radiator is not heated/has good air circulation.

past rulings under the sale of goods act is that if product has lasted a year, then it is of merchantable quality - you are unlikely to get a full refund or free replacement even if you went to arbitration.
but what was wrong with it that your engineer deemed it to be uneconomic to repair?
remember that finding a good refrigeration technician is not easy

Carefully empty the drain pan under the fridge and empty it.
Then clean with a bleach and water solution.

It looks like your model doesn't have an internal filter. Not all of them do, and if you want to filter the water you add an external unit fixed to the wall. https://www.google.com/search?q=Hotpoint+CSX24GR+replace+filter There is a number of models that start CSX24 this is the 24X and says it is an optional extra. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/690660/Hotpoint-Csx24x.html?page=12&term=Water+Filter&selected=1#manual ..

In some cases the board and or adaptive defrost board may be located on the back of fridge. there will be a plte covering it, as for evaporator coild they cnnot be covered in insulation but will have a plastic cover that has to be removed to get to them. u wont have a timer if u hve an adaptive defrost board. as per utr problem sounds like a defrost issue, in which case check heating element, defrost terminator, and make sure evap fan is working also, lastly check manual timer by setting it to defrost , wait 30 minutes then check to see if ithe fridge ts back on showing timer is working. if its adaptive board instead of timer you need specil tools to check it. Also check to make sure compressor stays on during cycle and not clicking isound n back? see pics

Does the problem move with the drawer when you shuffled them or did it do the same thing in the same position? If it moved it's the drawer causing the issue, if it stayed in the same place it's the freezer itself. Empty the offending drawer and have a good look at it. A lot of front panels on freezer drawers are a 'push on' fit so check the front is clipped on correctly on both sides. Next check the runner rails and back panel of the area that drawer goes into. It might be something as simple as a lump of ice or something stuck to the side/back or a something in the drawer above or below blocking it.

unplug it, empty it and defrost it then restart. This sometimes fixes the problem.

yes . it sounds like the main board . the clicking would be the relay that starts compressor ... change the main board .. mm feed back pls . with a model # i can give you part # & price .

go online using make and model and order replacement

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Yes, you can disconnect the ice maker on a Hotpoint CTX21GA refrigerator. Here are the general steps to follow:

1. Unplug the refrigerator from the electrical outlet or turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
2. Locate the water supply line that runs from the back of the refrigerator to the ice maker. It is typically a flexible plastic or copper tube.
3. Find the valve where the water supply line connects to the refrigerator. It may be located behind a panel or cover.
4. Turn off the water supply to the refrigerator by closing the valve. You may need to turn it clockwise to shut it off.
5. Disconnect the water supply line from the valve by loosening the compression nut or other connector.
6. Locate the ice maker inside the freezer compartment. It is usually mounted on the back wall or ceiling.
7. Unplug the ice maker's electrical connector by pulling it out of the socket.
8. Remove any screws or mounting brackets that hold the ice maker in place and gently pull it out of the freezer compartment.
9. If you wish to permanently remove the ice maker, you can disconnect the wiring harness and remove the mounting bracket.
10. If you plan to reconnect the ice maker in the future, you can leave the wiring harness connected and store the ice maker in a safe place.
11. Reconnect the water supply line to the valve and turn the water supply back on.
12. Plug the refrigerator back in or turn the power back on at the circuit breaker.

It is not going into a defrost cycle and you have ice build up between freezer supply vent it frig side. It could be a defrost timer, defrost termination switch or defrost heater problem.

The Service Manual is here. https://www.allrepairmanuals.com/hotpoint-side-by-side-refrigerator.htm?model_number=HSM25GFRFSA ..