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Model: GS6NVEXSS01	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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russell@txwrights.com		#1 Posted : Monday, January 20, 2014 5:49:09 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/28/2012(UTC) Posts: 3		Removed back panel in freezer and found large ice buildup on the defrost thermostat. [IMG]https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=5B0F4CB27B0CB47A%2110877[/IMG] https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=5B0F4CB27B0CB47A%2110877 Ideas on cause? Otherwise the evaporator looks clear.


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richappy		#2 Posted : Wednesday, January 22, 2014 2:52:41 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		If evaporator only has a small area of frost, you have a bad compressor/refrigerant leak.


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russell@txwrights.com		#3 Posted : Wednesday, January 22, 2014 5:11:50 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/28/2012(UTC) Posts: 3		Yup, that is the symptom. Frost at the bottom and top of the evaporator and clear all over. Could it be a compressor relay or start capacitor? I ran the service diagnostics and the thermistor, heating element and fans checked out. I'm with you though, a weak charge or bad compression could be the issue. Is there a good way to test the compressor or charge besides removing it? Thanks for the help.


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richappy		#4 Posted : Thursday, January 23, 2014 12:38:35 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Best to buy a new fridg.


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