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Mekong  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, February 27, 2008 11:41:47 AM(UTC)
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Side by side, Whirlpool Fridge has worked perfectly for almost 5 years - till last night...The thermostat appeared to be going off frequently, it must have clicked about every 1 to 2 minutes. We checked it and it appeared everything was cool. Went to get a soda about 3 or 4 hours later and noticed it the air was about room temperature, the freezer was also warming up and items were thawing.

I am guessing the thermostat .. but I really have no clue about these things.. HELP Please!
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:09:25 AM(UTC)
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Remove the rear cover. Remove the start device (#18 on the unit break down diagram) from the compressor and shake it. If it makes a rattling noise - replace the start device.

Possible the compressor itself is bad and has to be replaced. In that case it has to be done by a certified tech and maybe it's better to buy a new fridge due to high cost of repair.

- The part number for the start device is AP3696670

Here are the break down diagrams for the Whirlpool refrigerator Model ED2FTGXKQ03

Gene.
Mekong  
#3 Posted : Saturday, March 1, 2008 9:58:31 PM(UTC)
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Thank you so much Gene, I hope it is only the start device ... :)

Appreciate the response!
Gene  
#4 Posted : Sunday, March 2, 2008 12:56:48 PM(UTC)
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Keep me updated, please.

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