Amana not defrosting - Appliance Repair Forum - Free Service from Appliance Parts Pros

Welcome Guest! You can not login or register.

Notification

Error

Amana not defrosting Options Email this topic Watch this topic Print this topic » Normal Threaded
Model: ARS2464BS	Brand: Amana	Age: 5 - 10 years
Previous Topic Next Topic

lorimerii		#1 Posted : Monday, September 14, 2009 8:18:22 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/14/2009(UTC) Posts: 1		The fridge and freezer work just fine for a couple of weeks, then the vent at the back towards the bottom of the freezes gets blocked by frost. The evaporator will be completely covered in frost, turn off the unit for a couple of days to defrost and then restart and it works for another couple of weeks. I am thinking i have a bad defrost heater or defrost timer? Can i test the heater for continuity, is a certain resistance required? Is there a manual overide on the timer to test that way? How do i test the timer? Thanks, David


User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Sponsor

See inside of your appliance - diagrams and part photos for virtually every model.

denman		#2 Posted : Monday, September 14, 2009 8:39:26 AM(UTC)
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 AMANA ARS2464BS \| AppliancePartsPros.com Here is a service manual and a tech sheet http://www.servicematters.com/m...ibrary/docs/S130_5R0.pdf http://www.servicematters.com/m...ibrary/docs/16022016.pdf See page 30 in the manual for the defrost timer. Mark the timer's cam and a spot on the cover/frame. Leave it for an hour or so if the cam does not move then odds are high that the timer is shot. Rotate the timer cam till the unit's fans go off. You are now in defrost mode, if the unit starts to defrost the timer is shot. If it does not defrost check the following two items. Note: not defrosting does not totally rule out the timer as it's contacts may not be closing. Other two possible causes are the: Defrost heater should measure 30 ohms approximately. Defrost thermostat should measure 0 ohms when frozen. Note it should be infinite ohms (open) when it is above freezing. Below are 2 good sites with additional help http://www.applianceaid.com/frig.html Refrigerator Repair Guide: How To Fix a Refrigerator - ACME HOW TO.com
		THIS FORUM IS DEAD!!!!!!!


User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Users browsing this topic
Guest

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