[Gene]

Originally Posted by morenojx

Gene,
I have a Frigidaire Model FRT18FR7EQ7. Freezer working OK (top Freezer) fridge part 9bottom) not cold enough. All the defrost system is working correctly, however, I open the freezer back panel and noticed that the evaporator fan is not working (turning) and therefore no cool air is felt coming into the fridge. Both the return air and where the cool air is suppose to come out are cleared (no ice). Do you think it's just a matter of changing the evaporator fan motor? or could it be something else?
Thanks in advance.

Sorry for the delay. The evaporator fan must work together with the compressor. If it does not then check for 120 VAC to the motor while the compressor is "on". If there is proper voltage then replace the evaporator fan motor.

- The evaporator fan motor Part number: AP3845420




Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for FRG FRT18FR7EQ7 | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

[Gene]

Originally Posted by calvet

I have the same problem only I've already opened up the inside back freezer panel and defrosted the cooling coils, etc.
It's been unplugged for about 2 hours, can I still do the defrost timer diagnostic if the frig has already been off and defrosted?
Calvet

Calvet,

This reply is probably late but, anyway this test is better to do when the evaporator and the defrost thermostat are cold.

Gene.

[Gene]

Originally Posted by vinh_golf

Hi,
I have side by side Samsung fridge bought 3 years ago, model number RS253BASB. The freezer is fine, but the fridge side is warm. At the beginning, I control the temp. of the freezer side, but not the freezer side. I unplugged the power and plugged it back. Now the temperature panel is flashing for both 2 sides, indicating temperature of 88 and I can not set the temp. either. Moreover, one morning about 1 week ago, I heard a somewhat loud noise from the fan, probably for about 30 minutes. This problem -the freezer side is cold, but the fridge side is warm - has been going on for about 1 month. What is the problem? Is this the defrost heater trouble or the control panel problem?
please help.
Thanks.

Hopefully the attached troubleshooting instructions will help.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for MAYTAG RS253BASB | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

[charleswilt]

Hi Gene,

No problem...I realize you've got a real job and are posting for free.

On my fridge, the louver is fixed. It can't be open/closed.

Charles

Originally Posted by Gene

Hi Charles,

Sorry for the delay. Have you checked the louver (#4 on the diagram)? It must be completely open to provide air return.

Gene.

[Gene]

It looks to me like it is a simple bar and air should go through unles it's frozen or blocked somehow else.

Gene.

[charleswilt]

Gene,

Is this directed at me or somebody else?

Thanks!
Charles

Originally Posted by Gene

It looks to me like it is a simple bar and air should go through unles it's frozen or blocked somehow else.

Gene.

[vinh_golf]

Originally Posted by Gene

Hopefully the attached troubleshooting instructions will help.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for MAYTAG RS253BASB | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

Gene,
The lower right of the fridge side is flashing and according to the diagram, it's state that
Refrigerator Defrost Sensor measures open or shorted.
What should I do next.
Thank you.
Vin

[Gene]

Originally Posted by charleswilt

Gene,

Is this directed at me or somebody else?

Thanks!
Charles

Yes Charles. This reply is for you.

Gene.

[Gene]

Originally Posted by vinh_golf

Gene,
The lower right of the fridge side is flashing and according to the diagram, it's state that
Refrigerator Defrost Sensor measures open or shorted.
What should I do next.
Thank you.
Vin

Vin,

Probably you have to replace that sensor.

Gene.

[charleswilt]

Gene,

I don't understand what you mean by "simple bar".

I've pulled the louver off, I don't see any blockages; however, the airflow isn't a straight path. It appears to flow down (inside the divider) and must then flow to the back where the coil is as the opeing in the freezer side is back by the coil.

I don't have any clue how I could check the whole path.

I suppose I could turn off the fridge for a few days with the hopes that if there's ice blocking the path it would melt. However, even if it melted would it drain out so it wouldn't freeze again?

Thanks!
Charles

Originally Posted by Gene

It looks to me like it is a simple bar and air should go through unles it's frozen or blocked somehow else.

Gene.