20 Most Recent Whirlpool ED5VHGXM Side by Side Refrigerator - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Hi: I don't think your defrost water is even getting to the drip pan. It just flows where it can get out with the least resistance. You are on the right track though. Your defrost drain is probably plugged, with mold (as it's not refrigerated) or a tid bit from the freezer. You should not have to remove any parts but the bottom bin in the freezer. Look behind it you will see a rectangular shallow funnel at the very bottom of the freezer. There is a hole in the center of it. Snake it with a pipe cleaner or just pour a strong solution of water and clorox in it (about 1/2 cup) or both. That will give the defrost water back its normal path to the tray instead of leaking of your floor. I hope this helps, Jeff

Condensate pan is gunked up and no where for condensate to collect. Clean the pan on top of the compressor and make sure there is no gunk or dirt collected there.

it have pipes there that the gas are running thru if it doesnt get hot there then you can be conserned

The clicking sound is from a bad start relay on the compressor or a bad compressor.
Replace the start relay. It is relatively inexpensive.
If that does not correct the problem the compressor will have to be replaced.

Make sure your water source is completely open and your hoses are not clogged.

The reason could be several different possibilities. the water control valve for the ice maker no longer works or one of the many components inside the ice maker is needing replace or adjusted. Go to link below and enter model ED5VHGXM into model search. Click on photo #12 ice maker and you get a breakdown of of all the parts. Let me know, Sea Breeze

http://servicepartstec.blogspot.com/

Resetting your "change filter" light:

• Press the light switch (the one that the refrigerator door presses every time you close the door) 5 times within 10 seconds. OR
  
• If the fridge has a filter button, press and hold it for 5-10 seconds.

Hi, Does this noise accure when the compressor is shuting off?

If particals are dark then most likely the icemaker is causing this. The non stick surface does break down over time and will leave particals in ice. Unfortunately there is no repair I am aware of for this,< in past had to replace icemakers due to this>.If this is not wh at you find then disregard this.

unit has a leak and is low on refrigerant

change the filter

Definitely unplug it and leave the door open a couple inches for air to circulate. otherwise, when u need it again it will be contaminated with mildew.

Erin,

The water you hear sounds like it's coming from the automatic defroster in the freezer compartment. It runs down a drain tube into the pan you describe under the fridge. The pan is heated and evaporates the water.

Just some possible explanations if you are hearing "lots" of water"

* You may be in a warmer, more humid climate
* The temperature and humidity in your dwelling is elevated
* The door gasket on the freezer may be leaking
* The freezer is too full
* The freezer door is not closing properly
* The freezer door is being left open for extended periods
* There is a problem with the defrost cycle

If you are hearing water running all the time, check the ice maker water line and fill valve (if you have an ice maker) - there could be a leak or other malfunction.

The solenoid valve that supplies water to the ice maker is leaking,so the water get frozen and when the ice maker call for water it doesnt get through,you need to replace that solenid valve.

the little fan motor in the freezer is defective.  It may only be stuck.  

sounds like the fan in the freezer isn't working.

thass as good idea, but instead justreplacethe existing fan ( which is your problem)the fan is no good, so rewiring will not help any. replace the part!

I just resolved an issue with my kenmore elite side by side refrigerator icemaker (model 106).
It was expensive because I took the long road to fixing the unit myself.

My problem: No water going up to the freezer water dispenser into the icemaker but the water in front of the door working just fine.

-first thing i tried was the simplest. The Internet is clogged with this miracle fix of using a hair dryer to melt the frozen water line going to the dispenser output. This is highly unlikely for our model since the water line is protected within the refrigerator frame.

-2nd thing I replaced my water filter (thinking that there wasn't enough water pressure to trigger the solenoid valve. $40, and still no luck.

-3rd thing was I tested for voltage going to the solenoid. No voltage going to solenoid, so I wasted $30 for a new solenoid.....still no water.

-4th thing was I ordered a new IR sensor and receiver (since the reciever end is where the relay that sends the voltage to the solenoid to turn on and allow water to go up to the dispenser).
My IR sender and receiver appeared to be working flakey.
Installed, still no water. $58 BUCKS ON EBAY (EVERYWHERE ELSE $100+)

-I finally removed the freezer front little white door, I TURNED OFF THE FREEZER SWITCH SO NO VOLTAGE WAS PRESENT, removed the release latch underneath the freezer unit and disconnected, and removed the freezer unit to inspect it further.
When I removed the protective white cover that covers the mechanical wheel, I had a few parts come flying out of it. Turns out that the wheel accessories were damaged. THERE ARE NO REPAIRABLE PARTS ON THE FREEZER UNIT. I FOUND ONE ON EBAY FOR $39 BUCKS + $9 SHIPPING! $48 BUCKS, SWAPPED THE HARNESS AND BOTTOM COVER, AND IN 20 MINUTES, I WAS BACK IN BUSINESS. STARTED MAKING ICE IN ABOUT A HALF HOUR!!!!!

when in doubt, replace the freezer unit for $48 bucks! 7 out of 10 times it will fix your problems. All techs replace the IR set at the same time too which will set you back another $58 bucks.
Good luck! ;)

It sounds like you have a blockage in the refrigeration system. This would cause the compressor to overheat and ultimately trip out on thermal overload.

You have a condensate line plugged up. So when the defrost cycle melts the ice from the freezer coil, it drains down to the condensate pan underneath the fridge via a tube (frozen pipe). Find the pan underneath the fridge, get the pipe that ends up at the pan and blow air through it. compressed air works the best, but lung power has worked for me in the past. After the clog is passed, there should be no back pressure. If the air doesn't work. You may have an ice blockage. You can try looking for the block, or turn the unit off, and then blow air after the ice has melted.