[damioneb]

My whirlpool refrigerator/freezer dont seem to be working to their full capabilities..i cleaned the bottom airduct a few days ago thinking this would help but still the same problem. today i took the back panel off the freezer compartment and saw some ice on the evaperator, used a hairdryer to remove it..now its just a waiting game, but what do i do if this doesnt help??...really dont have the money for a repairman

[Simon / APP Team]

Hi.

Open the rear panel in the freezer and see if the evaporator coils are covered with frost evenly. If the evaporator is covered only partially or there is an ice block in one corner - then most likely it's a sealed system problem and requires a professional.

Simon.

[damioneb]

ugggghhhhhh..didnt wanna hear that

[chihaofu]

Originally Posted by Gene

Did you see frost on the back panel in the freezer?

If you did, then the problem is a faulty defrost system. Go to the first post for the troubleshooting instructions.

If there is no frost, then most likely the problem is a bad damper control.

- The part number for the damper control is AP100860

Gene.

I have Whirlpol model ET22RKXYW00 Freezer is fine, frige is warm (45-49 F degree)
temperature control set as factory default on freezer and fridge
1.check evaporator coil fan--OK
2.evaporator coil no frost, no ice, check back and under coil fan, no block ice
3.removed separate insulator, clear few ice at left and right corner of air reurn
4.check defrot timer (follow Gene forum to use screw drive clockwise turn, did not hear sizzleing sound,wait 10-15 minutes,
counter clockwise back, I heard click and compressor start)
5.door rubber seal is fine.
6.feel fridge no cold air circle, damper has weak air come out but not cool down fridge
7. any idea?
Thanks,

[Gene]

If there is no frost on the evaporator coils that means there is something wrong with the sealed system.

Pull the refrigerator out of the wall. Remove the front bottom grill and the cover on the back of the refrigerator. Clean the condenser coils and make sure the fan next to the compressor works fine.

If after 24 hours you would not see any improvements, call a certified tech to check the sealed system.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for Whirlpool ET22RKXYW00 REFRIGERATOR | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

[chihaofu]

Originally Posted by Gene

If there is no frost on the evaporator coils that means there is something wrong with the sealed system.

Pull the refrigerator out of the wall. Remove the front bottom grill and the cover on the back of the refrigerator. Clean the condenser coils and make sure the fan next to the compressor works fine.

If after 24 hours you would not see any improvements, call a certified tech to check the sealed system.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for Whirlpool ET22RKXYW00 REFRIGERATOR | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

Gene, thank you very much for your advise, I will followup, have couple questions,

1. I put digital thermostates in refrig upper level, overnight(11PM to 8:AM), temperature is 39 degree,but lower level is 43 degree, in daily regular use, temperature is around 45 (upper and lower), is this normal condition? or something to do with sealed system,
2. In forum, you mention defect damper control??

[Gene]

Originally Posted by chihaofu

...
1. I put digital thermostates in refrig upper level, overnight(11PM to 8:AM), temperature is 39 degree,but lower level is 43 degree, in daily regular use, temperature is around 45 (upper and lower), is this normal condition? or something to do with sealed system,
2. In forum, you mention defect damper control?...

1. Any temperature over 40°F in any section of the fresh food compartment is not good.

2. It can be disputable in case of sufficient temperature in the freezer which you did not mention.

Gene.

[ment2b]

GE model GSS22KGPCWW. ~9 years old.

Fridge warming up, freezer cold with frost on back wall.

Looking at the diagram on this site, there is no defrost timer or thermostat that I can see. There's a main board shown on the sealed syatem diagram and, of course, pcb's for the temp settings in the fresh food door.

To test the heater on this model, do I have to remove the ice maker and dispenser motor or is the back wall cover removable below them.

And, if the heater is good, what to look at next. Thanks

[Philips]

Whirlpool side by side Model ED22DQXBW00, the drain at the bottom of the freezer section keeps getting iced over, refrigerator section not cooling properly. Freezer thermostat set to coldest so that refrigerator section is reasonably cool, but the vent on top left of that section does not blow enough cold air and there is ice forming there. The bottom hole between freezer and refirgerator is open, not blocked, sometimes ice forms there also. Is there some other block in the air circulation between freezer and refrigerator? Is there some type of heater for the defrost system that could be having a problem? TIA for any suggestions.

[Gene]

Originally Posted by ment2b

GE model GSS22KGPCWW. ~9 years old.

Fridge warming up, freezer cold with frost on back wall.

Looking at the diagram on this site, there is no defrost timer or thermostat that I can see. There's a main board shown on the sealed syatem diagram and, of course, pcb's for the temp settings in the fresh food door.

To test the heater on this model, do I have to remove the ice maker and dispenser motor or is the back wall cover removable below them.

And, if the heater is good, what to look at next. Thanks

You can start the troubleshooting using the instructions from one of our previous threads: Fridge Temperature

- The main control board Part number: WR55X10942

- The defrost heater kit Part number: WR51X10101

- The overtemperature thermostat Part number: WR50X10068

- The thermistor (they all are identical) Part number: WR55X10025

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for General Electric GSS22KGPCWW Refrigerator | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.