20 Most Recent Whirlpool GD2SHGX Refrigerator - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Hi,

As the weather is getting warmer for many people their freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many other things that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then…

Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay


heatman101

Good day,
In almost all cases, that problem is due to the dual water valve located at the bottom rear of the machine. It is not repairable and must be replaced.
Assuming the freezer is staying at it's normal temperature, when the ice maker fills, the water valve described above does not shut off completely after a normal fill, causing water to dribble down the fill chute freezing the cubes together.

Very common problem, and changing the valve is not difficult, and most appliance parts houses carry them.

on the left side there is a pig tail( the power cord ) it pluges in the side of the head / just relace it and it will come out and ice maker is disc .. mm

water must be off or restricted in line . as the water valve is a dual and both sides do not fail at same time . remove water line in back and turn on at valve to see if water is getting to valve . if so ck the power to the valve and if so replace the valve ..mm

Hi,
As the weather is getting warmer for many people their freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...

Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4024657-refrigerator_condenser_coil_cleaning

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3885294-refrigerator_troubleshooting

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4023749-refrigerator_compressor_start_capacitor

heatman101

If the compressor is running you are more than likely low on freon. Also ck the fan under the back ofthe unit to make sure that it is running when the compressor is running if not it needs to be replaced. If the compressor is not running your timer may have went bad and the ref is in defrost mode. If you look on the back or under the backside of your ref or if you have your original paper work it should show you where the timer is located if not look under the front side first it will be an od shaped box with multiple wire plug running to it it will have a hole in the center of the plastic side that you can insert a flat blade screw driver and turn clockwise you will hear clicks if the ref does not kick on your problem may be your selector switch inside the ref sid of the unit. turn it off and slowly back on does it have an audible click if not its bad for sure. outside of these it could be your hi temp sensor in the frez side that controls the heater that defrosts your fzr side. All of this said its usually low on freon.

Hi,

There are several different reasons that an Ice Maker will stop working. One is that the water valve has gone bad. It is a 120 volt valve that is at the back and bottom of the refrigerator, it is very simple to replace but you need to make sure that is the problem before you replace it. Another thing could be that the heater in the Ice Maker has gone bad, the timer motor could be bad, and there are other reasons but they all are not things that you can replace. And even if you could the parts that you would replace would cost more than a new Ice Maker.

I suggest you take out your old Ice Maker, which is not hard to do, two screws to loosen and an electric plug to unplug, then take it to someone that sells your brand of refrigerator and purchase a new one, should be around $125 to $150.

Hope this helps

Both the light and teh ffan are not the principle elements of cooling but only to assist to light up and spread the cooling. These are connect to the circuit for continuous run. What is most important is to check on the compressor for good pumping pressure, whether there is gas in the system or if the thermostat is defective as much as the timer and wiring being detached or wron out. Put off your fridge for about 8 hours and put it on. If it cools and ice forms then you will need to check the timer, the heater and the thermostat. If not your compresor is without gas or faulty. Check this out. Good day

condensation with collect on any shinny surface,have you put uncovered food in the fridge or left the door open,refilled the fridge with food from the mall,especially veg,or is it very humid at this time.also check door seals for fit all round as an air leak will not help.

It is quite possible that your compressor motor is loading up and using more amperage than is required. hence the trip happens on start up. Try to change the main capcitor to the motor and test. If your cooling is fine and the freezer is working in order then this would solve. if not the compressor is defective and will need a change. But you will have to weigh the cost of changing to a new model with energy saving and warranty. So check this out. Good day

REOLACE THE WATER VALVE . THIS SHOULD CORRECT PROBLEM .. MM

Hello, noises detected at the bottom of the refrigerator almost always originated from the back of the refrigerator.However,sometimes, the drain pan under the refrigerator will rattle. You may need to tape the pan in place to stop the rattle. Also see the outside back of the refrigerator.
Thanks

If this is a side by side refrigerator, water dripping from the cold air return indicates a warm air leak, or some source of constant heat presence. Check to make sure doors close completely, that you have a tight seal along the entire edge of all four sides of both doors, that a light is not staying on when door is closed, that your ice maker is not stuck in the harvest cycle which turns a heater on underneath the ice maker, some other cause not determined without personal inspection.

The nozzel jets inside are proberbly blocked with dirt, dismantle them carefully and clean

This may not be the problem now but by the sound of the malfunctioning unit, it could be in the future. The start device on some models of refridgerator for maytag and whirlpool have been recalled. If your appliance was manufactured in the last 5-10 years you may be having an issue with this component. Mine recently caught on fire at this device that is located near the compressor. If you would like to be a part of the petition for a recall on this appliance contact me at [email protected]

This may not be the problem now but by the sound of the malfunctioning ice maker, it could be in the future. The start device on some models of refridgerator for maytag and whirlpool have been recalled. If your appliance was manufactured in the last 5-10 years you may be having an issue with this component. Mine recently caught on fire at this device that is located near the compressor. If you would like to be a part of the petition for a recall on this appliance contact me at [email protected]

poss drain holes blocked,use a syringe to blow through with clorine bleach.(clorine will gas off so no after smells)