Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 6/19/2012(UTC)
Posts: 3
|
I've been having defrost problems with my Frigidaire for the past couple weeks. Things have changed a bit since I first began having issues.
In the beginning, I'd turn the timer to defrost mode and I'd see the defrost heater turn red telling me it was defrosting. This worked for about a 2 weeks. Every couple of days, I'd have to manually turn it to defrost mode via the timer and the heater would defrost the coils. This led me to believe the problem was with the timer (perhaps the timer was slow and did not go into defrost mode as often as it needed to).
Now, when I manually put the fridge in defrost mode via the timer, the heater does not come on. For the past week or so, I have been manually defrosting the coils with a heat gun. Even after its completely defrosted, the heater will not come on.
I've been holding off doing anything to fix this because I wanted to be sure what was wrong with it. Now that the problem has changed, I'm not sure what to buy...the timer, thermostat, heater or all three.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: APP Team
Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC)
Posts: 5,556
|
Hi. You need to have a multimeter to check the defrost heater and thermostat. Both must have continuity. The thermostat must be ice cold when tested. Replace the bad parts (defrost timer should be also replaced). The defrost timer Part number: 215846602
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC)
Posts: 19,638
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)
|
Here are your parts Replacement parts for FRS26ZTH models | AppliancePartsPros.comWell you know you need a timer for sure as it was not going into defrost by itself. To check the heater and the defrost thermostat you will need a meter. The heater should measure about 20 ohms. The defrost thermostat should be o ohms when frozen. It opens just above freezing so must be frozen when you check it. Also if it is deformed/bulged replace it even if it measures OK. OOPS!! Looks like Simon and I are answering the same question at the same time. |
THIS FORUM IS DEAD!!!!!!! |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 6/19/2012(UTC)
Posts: 3
|
Thank you both for your replies.
The timer does go into defrost mode, as far as shutting down the cooling, but the heater no longer turns on. The reason I would manually turn the timer into defrost mode before is because I would notice frost buildup, not because it wouldn't go into defrost mode on its own (basically defrosting the coils more often than it would on its own).
The heater used to go on when I'd manually turn the timer to defrost mode but now it does not.
Also, can you please explain what you mean by the thermostat being "bulged".
Thanks,
Dan
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: APP Team
Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC)
Posts: 5,556
|
Hi, Dan.
You should replace the timer. BUT you need to check the thermostat and the heater.
The "bulged" mean deformed, if it's bulged - you will recognize it right away.
Thank you. Report the progress.
Simon.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 6/19/2012(UTC)
Posts: 3
|
I thought the thermostat looked suspicious. I googled bulged thermostat and this picture resembles my thermostat the most.  It looks deformed and had the same blue area exposed. It seems like this is the problem. Thanks, Dan dlillg attached the following image(s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: APP Team
Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC)
Posts: 5,556
|
That's the bad guy.
Good luck.
Simon.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Jump
You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You can delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You can vote in polls in this forum.
Important Information:
The AppliancePartsPros.com uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
More Details
Close
