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Solution: Replaced Defective defrost heater open circuit and the refrigerator and freezer now work like a charm.

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MARLON KELLER

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  • Posted on Jun 13, 2008

SOURCE: LG Refrigerator Defrost Error ER DH

it the def t-stat, def. thermistor, or def. fuse whatever lg decides to call it this week that is causing your issue

If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/marlon_56d9a24f02585258

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douglas smith

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  • Posted on Sep 14, 2008

SOURCE: Refrigerator GE GSS22KGMDWW defrost failure

it could be that too much ice is forming for the heater to cope with. check the door seals

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 21, 2009

SOURCE: Ge Profile Top freezer-not cooling/not freezing

Evaporator fan motor inside the freezer is working? Any frost on the freezer back wall?

This is the fan inside the freezer section, it will circulate the cold air around in the freezer and blow the cold air from the freezer into the fresh food section, it also sucks the warm air from the fresh food section back into the freezer to be re-cooled.

Hot condensor coils ( under the refrigerator ) been cleaned recently?

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That is part of a full model#.

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Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Sep 04, 2009

SOURCE: Problem auto defrost refrigerator

i have a refr. G.e TFG27PF Profile and have some bad smell like a wire short. i looke all ever and it looks ok and the refri. is working ok. today sudenlly the DF light started to blink what is the problem/ thank you for a fast answer.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 10, 2009

SOURCE: Refrigerator

My Haier wasn't defrosting right, ice would build up & the freezer would be fine but the fridge temp not right. After reading lots of posts, defrosting a few times,etc., I took advice & ordered a new defrost timer. (Repair Clinic) They had diagrams that showed where things are. This is everything I did. Unplugged it, cleaned off everything in back, double checked fans were all working, drain pan draining, in freezer took off panels to make sure ALL ice buildup was melted including drain hole. Made sure everything was connected (there is sensor w/clip that could be near or on the condensor coils & it wasn't on - so I made sure it was on) - dried things, put back together. Changed the defrost timer. Plugged back in. Two weeks have gone by and things are just fine! You definitely need to completely defrost the fridge because even if the defrost timer is the problem all the ice built up won't allow the fridge to defrost in the defrost cycle. You'll want a fresh start & it's worth it! I thought we were going to have to buy a new fridge! And my husband is proud that I did the trouble-shooting & repair all by myself! Thanks to all the help I found online!

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The freezer but the refrigerator is not cooling enough

The most common cause for this condition is a problem with the defrost system. If the refrigerator freezer is cold but the refrigerator is warm, the evaporator fan motor might have failed. ... If the freezer is cold but refrigerator is warm the air damper control might be stuck closed or broken
The Evaporator Coils are Frosted Over
If the freezer is cold but the refrigerator is warm and the evaporator coils are frosted over, there may be a defrost system problem. Several times a day the defrost heater assembly turns on for a few minutes to melt away any frost or ice that may have accumulated on the evaporator coils. If the defrost heater assembly has burned out, or the defrost thermostat or defrost control have failed the frost will build up on the coils and eventually no air will be able to travel through the coils to provide cooling. The most common cause for this condition is a problem with the defrost system.
Evaporator Fan Motor
If the refrigerator freezer is cold but the refrigerator is warm, the evaporator fan motor might have failed. Every refrigerator has a set of coils called an evaporator. These are the coils that get cold. A small fan and motor is mounted near the coils. This fan and motor - called the evaporator fan and motor, draws air over the evaporator coils and circulates it throughout the freezer and refrigerator. If the fan fails, the freezer or refrigerator will get much warmer than usual.
Damper Control Assembly
If the freezer is cold but refrigerator is warm the air damper control might be stuck closed or broken. The air damper control is either an automatic or manually operated door which opens and closes to let more or less cold air into the refrigerator compartment. If it doesn't open properly it won't let enough cold air into the refrigerator. If the evaporator fan is running, the damper door is open and no air is coming out. The evaporator may be frosted up caused by a defrost problem.
Thermistor
If the freezer is cold but the refrigerator is warm the thermistor might be defective. The thermistor is a sensor which monitors the air temperature. It is connected to the control board. If the thermistor is defective the refrigerator does not cool or may cool continuously.
Temperature Control Board
If the refrigerator's freezer is cold but the refrigerator is warm the temperature control board might be defective. The temperature control board provides the voltage to the fan motors and compressor. These boards are often misdiagnosed. Check all other components to be certain this is the cause of the problem.
Defrost Thermostat
If the refrigerator freezer is cold but the refrigerator is warm, the defrost thermostat might be defective. Several times a day the defrost heater turns on for a few minutes to melt away any frost that may have accumulated on the evaporator coils. In order for this to work, the defrost thermostat has to sense that the coils are cold enough. If the coils are cold enough the defrost heater will turn on. If the thermostat is defective it may not be able to sense the temperature of the coils and then won't turn on the defrost heater. If the defrost heater doesn't turn on, the frost will build up on the coils and eventually no air will be able to travel through the coils to provide cooling to the freezer or refrigerator. The defrost thermostat can be checked for continuity. It should have continuity when it reaches the low temperature of its operating range.
Main Control Board
If the refrigerator's freezer is cold but the refrigerator is warm the main control board might be defective. This is not common. The cause of this problem is almost always in the defrost components.
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Won't get cold both fridge and freezer

Check the auto defrost for proper operation. Look for an open defrost heater or defective defrost timer.
If this circuit does not work properly, the evaporator coil will get full of icewhci serves as an insulator - the freezer temps will be high and the refrig will also be warmer than usual.
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The freezer still goes but not the fridge part.

You have a unit whose defrost cycle isn't working properly. The defrost element is either controlled by an actual timer motor or it may be controlled by a circuit board. Either the defrost element is defective, the defrost timer is defective or the circuit board is defective. A very remote possibility is the defrost termination thermostat could be 'open'.

If you TOTALLY defrost the freezer compartment, your unit will work decently for about three days until it freezes solid again. The evaporator coil in the freezer is covered by the interior and inaccessible without removing the freezer shelving and the rear of the freezer interior. If the element is defective, it is located behind this cover and is imbedded within the evaporator coil itself.
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Bottom freezer door causing ice buildup

If the refrigerator is not defrosting the defrost heater assembly might be burned out. Several times a day the defrost heater assembly turns on for a few minutes to melt away any frost that may have accumulated on the freezer or refrigerator evaporator coils. If it fails, frost will build up on the coils and eventually no air will be able to travel through the coils to provide cooling. The defrost heater can be checked for continuity. If it doesn't have continuity it should be replaced.
Next chance is the defrost thermostat might be defective. This signals that the coils are cold enough. If the coils are cold enough the defrost heater will turn on. If the thermostat is defective it may not be able to sense the temperature of the coils and then won't turn on the defrost heater and create the same problem you mentioned. It can be tested for continuity when it reaches the low temperature of its operating range.
You may also have a bad main control board that tells everything to work when it is supposed to such as telling the defrost heaters to activate or interpret the thermostat message that it is time to defrost.

Good luck!
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Water is leaking from freezer to fridge and pilling up in the crisper trays.

The problem is either the drain in the freezer is plugged or the defrost circuit is not working. To determine which is the problem you will need to empty the freezer contents and remove the back panel from the freezer compartment. Behind the panel is the evaporator coil. If it is encased in ice, then the problem is that the defrost circuit has failed. If not, then check the drain and see if it is blocked with debris.

If the defrost circuit has failed, it could either be the defrost heater that is burnt out or the defrost timer/module is defective. You can use a hair dryer to melt the ice and then troubleshoot the defrost problem. If you have a meter, you can check the continuity of the heater, if it is open then the problem is the heater. Otherwise, you need to check the defrost timer or module.
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Delfield coldpro freezer mod#f2fh evap frozen. what is most common problem?

Look for: defrost timer not moving, i.e. locked up.
Contacts on defrost timer not making circuit to the defrost heater.
No power to heater.
Heater not working, open element, burned out, etc.
Defrost terminator defective. Not letting unit stay in defrost cycle. Could also interupt power to heater.
Defrost cycle too short. should be about 20 to25 minutes long and 4 times a day.
Evap fan motor not running or running inconsistantly.
Evap fan running in wrong direction or wrong speed.
Evap extremely dirty which blocks air flow.
Improper freon level.

I'd start with these items. Let me know if I can be of any further help.
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My refrigerator constantly runs and is not cold enough. Could it be the control temp?

THE CAUSES FOR THE PROBLE4M OF LOW COOLING MAY BE
  • Freezer fan and its circuit problem.
  • Defective fan motor.
  • Defective defrost timer,defrost heater or defrost terminal thermostat.
  • Temperature control failure.
  • Compressor motor defective. Inefficient compressor (low wattage readings).
  • Condenser fan.AC circuit to fan open (high wattage reading). Defective fan (high wattage reading).

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Kenmore elite 596 73503201 no cooling in top compartment

if the freezer is getting cold the problem is due to the cold air from the freezer not getting into the refrigerator. There are several things that can cause this problem. The coils in the freezer icing up and not defrosting properly is one of the things that can cause the refrigerator not to get cold enough. Another problem is the fan that blows the cold air from the freezer compartment into the refrigerator, not working. When the compressor is running open the refrigerator's door and push the switch that makes the light go out. You should hear the fan blowing the cold air from the freezer into the refrigerator, when this switch is pushed in. If the fan is working then you will need to find what is blocking the air flow. Iced up coils are a common problem. The icing problem can be due to a defective defrost timer or something defective in the defrost circuit. Click here for more information. Check for these problems and let me know what you have found.
REFRIGERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
#1 Refrigerator side getting warm Freezer still cold
Evaporator fan motor not running.
Defective defrost timer. See Defrost Diagnosis Procedure
Defrost heater defective. See Defrost Diagnosis Procedure
Defrost thermostat defective. See Defrost Diagnosis Procedure
Airflow blocked from freezer compartment.
Freezer control turned to "coldest" setting blocking air flow to refrigerator side. On most refrigerator/freezers, the freezer control closes a baffle when turned to coldest setting, and this blocks off the air flow to the fresh food compartment.
Fan blade broken.
Defective door switch on older models.
Light staying on with door closed.
2 Refrigerator & freezer compartments both are getting warm
Make sure refrigerator is plugged in and has power.
Condenser fan motor on bottom under refrigerator not running.
Condenser coil clogged.
Defective defrost timer. See Defrost Diagnosis Procedure
Defective defrost heater. See Defrost Diagnosis Procedure
Defective defrost thermostat. See Defrost Diagnosis Procedure
Evaporator fan motor not running.
Cold control defective.
Compressor overload defective.
Compressor relay defective.
Light staying on with door closed.
Compressor defective.
Low on refrigerant. #3 Freezer compartment getting hot.
Defrost timer stuck in defrost cycle.(replace)
Defrost thermostat stuck.(replace)
Ice maker stuck in harvest cycle
Light staying on with door closed. 4 Ice maker not making ice
Defective inlet water valve.
Freezer temperature not cold enough. (see problem # 2 & 3 above)
Defective thermostat in ice maker.
Defective drive motor.
Water inlet tube clogged with ice.
Defective module in newer style icemaker. 5 Refrigerator sweating around door edges
Door gaskets leaking air.
Defective case heaters.
Energy saver switch not set to reduce exterior moisture
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Why is my Amana Fridge (Model number SSD522T) not defrosting and fan only works sometimes?

When the refrigerator is running ( cooling mode ) the defrost timer contacts prevents any power from getting to the defrost heater. When the defrost timer turns off the power to the compressor and fan motor(s) the power is then redirected to the defrost system. The defrost timer motor
 
Defrost thermostat:
During a defrost cycle, the defrost heater causes the metal alloy in the switch to warm and as it does it curls back and breaks the circuit. As the metal cools, it makes a closed circuit again. A defective thermostat can prevent the defrost heater from coming on or allow it to overheat which could result in heat damage or fire.
The defrost thermostat is located near the defrost heater and is wired in series. It is usually located at the back of a side by side freezer, behind the freezer back wall of a top freezer or under the floor. It will be necessary to remove obstructions such as the contents of the freezer, freezer shelves, icemaker and the inside rear or bottom panel of the freezer. At room temperature the defrost thermostat is an open circuit ( no continuity ) and when cooled down the defrost thermostat closes the circuit ( has full continuity ) to allow the defrost heater to come on.
 
 
Defrost timers:
The defrost timer is sometimes found behind the front grill of the refrigerator. It may also be found behind a cover plate inside the refrigerator or freezer, in the temperature control console, or behind the refrigerator near the compressor.
The timer is usually held in place with one or more screws. Remove the screws and gently pull the timer out far enough to disconnect the wiring connector.
Locate the timer switch and turn it clockwise until you hear it click. One click and the refrigerator shuts off = defrost mode, second click the compressor and fans come back on = run/cooling mode. 
*Some defrost timers are a constant or continuous run timer, which means when ever the refrigerator is plugged in the defrost timer is powered up and running. Some defrost timers are an accumulative run timer, which means when the refrigerator is off the defrost timer is off and not running, when the refrigerator is running the defrost timer is running. This is also sometimes called a demand defrost. The power for the defrost timer goes through the cold control first on an accumulative defrost system. The timers are often the same but will be wired differently to get the different operations.
 
 
Defrost heater:
Test the heating element for continuity using a multimeter. Set the multimeter to the ohms setting X1. Place a probe on each terminal. The multimeter should display a reading somewhere between zero and infinity. Because of the number of different elements we cannot tell what your reading should be, but we can be certain of what it shouldn't be. If the reading is zero or infinity the heating element is definitely bad and should be replaced. Proper power ( careful!! ) to the heating element ( 110-120 volts AC ) and the defrost heater does not come on = bad defrost heater.
 
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