Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I have been searching for two days trying to find the switch to turn to manually start the defrost mode on my bottom freezer maytag refrigerator with no luck. Although you didn't actually point it out I finally was able to see it's location at 3:30 ! Hallelujah!
Wow, spent two hours trying to locate the friggin Defrost timer, which on the Kenmore 596.69279991 IS LOCATED UNDER the freezer at the very bottom front right, behind the vent plate.
Hi! Wondering if this is what I need to do. My fridge has a build of ice where you have to take the bottom off on the inside to gain access. The ice block happens where it drains, and blocks the fan from rotating. I have to take apart every couple of months and use hot water to unblock. Cannot afford a new fridge so this would be great if this is what is causing it. Thoughts?
The symptoms would indicate a blocked drain tube or a defrost problem. If the water drains away when you manually defrost the unit, then I would suspect the drain tube is okay. The potential defrost issue could result from either a defective timer, defrost thermostat or heating element. The element can be checked for continuity with a multi-meter as well as the thermostat if it is at freezing temperature when you measure it. You can also manually advance the defrost timer into the defrost mode. If the defrost cycle functions okay, then the timer is most likely the culprit.
Thanks! Ended up with fairly new, used fridge...I did not want to spend alot of money on figuring it all out as it is about 15 years old. If I was a wee bit more handy I would have explored this but also have some renters relying on it so had to act fast. Appreciate the response as it does help me going forward! THANK YOU!!!
Steve, my refrigerator has seized up (the fan in the freezer compartment) due to an immense amount of ice build up.. I suspect it was because of having too many items stored in the freezer, blocking air flow.. but thought it may be because of the defrost not working. I took apart my freezer, and found ice everywhere, defrosted it manually, and powered my fridge back on, and it is working as of now. However, I am not sure how I could test if the defrost is working or not. My fridge is a model Whirlpool WRF736SDAM11 - do you know where it is located on this one? And if it isn't mechanical, do you know where the board is located?
Hello, sorry for the delay. I have researched your model and it doesn't have a defrost time just a defrost heater. www.partselect.com/ModelSections.aspx?ModelID=7170242&ModelNum=WRF736SDAM11&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=3&Selected=C8C73F805F582E0455E2D4854B7AB2EB4BB8A904&Position=12&mfg=Whirlpool&Type=Appliance&Mark=12 There is a board located on the inside of the refrigerator, #18 & #23 in the diagram if you click on this link: www.partselect.com/ModelSections.aspx?ModelID=7170241&ModelNum=WRF736SDAM11&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=3&Selected=7A417DB1E2003B9216AB590C5584097FF758E255&Position=9&mfg=Whirlpool&Type=Appliance&Mark=9 There is also control boards on the back #2 & #5 if you click on this link: www.partselect.com/ModelSections.aspx?ModelID=7170238&ModelNum=WRF736SDAM11&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=3&Selected=64D9F71B0802AFFBD13A6BCC30323088E72F2CEC&Position=1&mfg=Whirlpool&Type=Appliance&Mark=1
Can you pls show me how to replace a defrost timer on a westinghouse fridge? Can't find the screws to remove the casing for the defrost timer. pls help.
hello sir, before one day, our whirlpool refrigerator's cooling system was not working. the technician checked and told us that the defrosting system is not working and he changed the timer and the bio metal as well.. is there any relation between timer and bio metal part. he charged us a lot for both parts. how to check the prices of these parts, if it is not mentioned. I am living in india
Hey Steve Brother! I was just wondering, I have a Frigidaire Model# FFHS2322MS2 and I'm trying to do a test with the defrost timer by manually turning it on. But I can't for the life of me figure out where it is located on my Fridge Model. Any Help would be greatly Appreciated man.
Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I have been searching for two days trying to find the switch to turn to manually start the defrost mode on my bottom freezer maytag refrigerator with no luck. Although you didn't actually point it out I finally was able to see it's location at 3:30 ! Hallelujah!
Worked according to plan. Many thanks for posting this!! My very first refrigerator repair job is officially under my belt.
Wow, spent two hours trying to locate the friggin Defrost timer, which
on the Kenmore 596.69279991 IS LOCATED UNDER the freezer at the very
bottom front right, behind the vent plate.
I just received my new defrost timer. Why does it have a black wire?
Thanks again for your video.
Neil, What is your model number? I can check to see if the manufacture has updated the part from the original part.
@@partselect my new defrost timer has a little black wire also what is this for?
I want the actual link to buy the timer for GE fridge model gss22ufpdww. Thank you.
Hi! Wondering if this is what I need to do. My fridge has a build of ice where you have to take the bottom off on the inside to gain access. The ice block happens where it drains, and blocks the fan from rotating. I have to take apart every couple of months and use hot water to unblock. Cannot afford a new fridge so this would be great if this is what is causing it. Thoughts?
The symptoms would indicate a blocked drain tube or a defrost problem. If the water drains away when you manually defrost the unit, then I would suspect the drain tube is okay. The potential defrost issue could result from either a defective timer, defrost thermostat or heating element. The element can be checked for continuity with a multi-meter as well as the thermostat if it is at freezing temperature when you measure it. You can also manually advance the defrost timer into the defrost mode. If the defrost cycle functions okay, then the timer is most likely the culprit.
Thanks! Ended up with fairly new, used fridge...I did not want to spend alot of money on figuring it all out as it is about 15 years old. If I was a wee bit more handy I would have explored this but also have some renters relying on it so had to act fast. Appreciate the response as it does help me going forward! THANK YOU!!!
Steve, my refrigerator has seized up (the fan in the freezer compartment) due to an immense amount of ice build up.. I suspect it was because of having too many items stored in the freezer, blocking air flow.. but thought it may be because of the defrost not working. I took apart my freezer, and found ice everywhere, defrosted it manually, and powered my fridge back on, and it is working as of now. However, I am not sure how I could test if the defrost is working or not. My fridge is a model Whirlpool WRF736SDAM11 - do you know where it is located on this one? And if it isn't mechanical, do you know where the board is located?
Hello, we are currently researching this for you. Will have a response soon. Thanks You.
Hello, sorry for the delay. I have researched your model and it doesn't have a defrost time just a defrost heater. www.partselect.com/ModelSections.aspx?ModelID=7170242&ModelNum=WRF736SDAM11&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=3&Selected=C8C73F805F582E0455E2D4854B7AB2EB4BB8A904&Position=12&mfg=Whirlpool&Type=Appliance&Mark=12
There is a board located on the inside of the refrigerator, #18 & #23 in the diagram if you click on this link: www.partselect.com/ModelSections.aspx?ModelID=7170241&ModelNum=WRF736SDAM11&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=3&Selected=7A417DB1E2003B9216AB590C5584097FF758E255&Position=9&mfg=Whirlpool&Type=Appliance&Mark=9
There is also control boards on the back #2 & #5 if you click on this link: www.partselect.com/ModelSections.aspx?ModelID=7170238&ModelNum=WRF736SDAM11&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=3&Selected=64D9F71B0802AFFBD13A6BCC30323088E72F2CEC&Position=1&mfg=Whirlpool&Type=Appliance&Mark=1
hi i trouble with my mitsubishi refrigerator model no mr-f45t-sl defrosting thermistor. how i know thermistor values?
Can you pls show me how to replace a defrost timer on a westinghouse fridge? Can't find the screws to remove the casing for the defrost timer. pls help.
+IronmanTeachMaths What model number do you have?
hello sir, before one day, our whirlpool refrigerator's cooling system was not working. the technician checked and told us that the defrosting system is not working and he changed the timer and the bio metal as well.. is there any relation between timer and bio metal part. he charged us a lot for both parts. how to check the prices of these parts, if it is not mentioned. I am living in india
Why do I have to connect the black wire to number 1 prong?
1997 Whirlpool top freezer.
Awesome video. Thanks so much.
Can timers be advance
Can you tell me why my fridge freezers the bottom...everything in the bottom freeze
HI, i AM TRYING TO FIND GD22DFXFW00 Whirlpool DEFROST TIMER LOCATION... do you mind show me where is it?
This would be item #6 on the controls page. PS372261
Hey Steve Brother! I was just wondering, I have a Frigidaire Model# FFHS2322MS2 and I'm trying to do a test with the defrost timer by manually turning it on. But I can't for the life of me figure out where it is located on my Fridge Model. Any Help would be greatly Appreciated man.
Your model does not use a mechanical defrost timer but uses the electronic control board to cycle the defrost circuit.