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Amana ARB1917CSR Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Page 2 Questions & Answers
My Amana refrigerator is not cooling top or bottom
check against the back wall to see if the fan is runningif it is check to see if compressor is running and should be warm to the touch if all that is running uve probably got a freon leak and unit is low on freon
Amana arb1917cc fridge not cooling no sounds from
Good day,
If the lights work, and nothing at all is running, then it is either the defrost timer stuck in defrost, or the main thermostat in the freezer compartment has failed.
Check the timer first. With the freezer control in the freezer compartment set to at least 4 or higher, look for a small hole in the fresh food compartment. It is in the roof (top) of the compartment almost half way back.
With a small screw driver, turn the shaft of the timer clockwise at least a 1/4 of a turn. If it starts, then the timer is bad and needs replaced.
If no luck then it would be the thermostat in the freezer compartment that failed.
P.S. As with all machines, a broken wire could be the problem but on your model, is extremely rare.
Defrost not working
Since you've determined the heater is good, check the following items: Defrost timer in fresh food compartment (may not be advancing or the contacts may not be changing from open to close or vice versa), defrost terminator secured to the evaporator (may not sense a rising temperature)
Exploded parts diagram for your fridge:
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5167592
Generic service manual for Amana bottom mount freezer / fridges:
http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/S120_0R0.pdf
http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/T120_0R0.pdf
I hope this helps!
Freezer working but Fridge not cooling...
The fridge gets its cold air from the freezer through a vent(damper)
between the freezer and fridge.The fan in the freezer blows air through it.
Make sure this fan is running. You may have to hold the door switch in for it
to run. There is a flap you adjust with
the fridge temp. control. Make sure it's opening and closing when you adjust
the fridge temp.
The problem could be the electronic control if
you have one or the mechanical linkages.
If the evaporator coils behind the back panel of the freezer
are icing up because of auto defrost failure that will stop the circulation of
cold air and eventually affect the freezer too.
Fridge not cooling...
This sounds like a problem with the defrost circuit. It is likely that
the evaporator coil is clogged with ice due to the defrost heater not
functioning. This can be caused by a failure of any one or more of the
following components:
1) Defrost timer. Defrost timer may be
"stuck" - failing to advance from a cooling cycle to a defrost cycle.
May be found in the toe space of many fridges, but not all.
2)
Defrost terminator. This is a thermal sensor that is secured to the
refrigerant line close to the evaporator coil in / behind the freezer
compartment. If this component fails to detect a rising temperature, it
never allows the fridge to return to the cooling mode again.
3)
Defroster Heating coil. This is a simple, relatively low wattage heater
secured to or near the evaporator coil. It is powered through the
defrost timer and shut off by the defrost terminator. If the coil is
burned out or otherwise "open", it will not heat to melt ice buildup on
the evaporator coil.
4) Fan. The fan is located near the
evaporator coil. if the fan is unable move air from the freezer to the
fridge, the compressor runs endlessly because cold air is not blown
into the fridge compartment
- where the thermostat is detecting a high temperature.
5)
Condenser coil. If the condenser has a "furry jacket" it's long overdue
for a cleaning. Gently vacuum lint / dust / dirt collected on the coil
to increase efficiency. This is probably not the problem - but it
probably needs to be done anyway.
Most of these steps will
require hand tools, schematics (specific to your model), electrical test equipment, etc. Be
careful to not use sharp instruments that may puncture refrigerant
lines or electrical insulation. Allow the ice to defrost with the
fridge powered off with the freezer door opened, and a pot of hot water
inside, hair dryer directed at the coil, etc. Access to the evaporator coil is usually from the freezer compartment (back wall) and will require removal of any ice maker installed.
Freezer coils were a block
an improperly sealing door gasket can cause that. Outside air will circulate past the coils and humidity in the air will condense and freeze there. Normal "defrost" generally cannot overcome that volume of ice. Additionally, the sensor on the coils if frozen in can prevent the compressor from coming on because it "thinks" the unit is cold enough.
Other problems can be from heater elements or defrost clock but that is far less frequent.
Need to find water filter on my amana model
Install Water Filtration Cartridge (some
models)
a. Remove bypass cartridge from water filter head in rear
right corner of refrigerator section. Twist cartridge
counterclockwise 1/4 turn and pull down to remove.
Save bypass for use at a later date.
b. See Water Filtration System Installation and
Operating Instructions provided with water filter
cartridge for filter installation and operation.
6/20/2023 3:26:22 PM •
Amana...
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on Jun 20, 2023
Afd2535des not cooling in any department, when I opened the doors, the lights work and the led temp control lights up. I hear a fan start and 5 seconds later the fan stops n leds shut off.
- Check the thermostat: Make sure the thermostat is set to a temperature that is low enough to cool the refrigerator. If the thermostat is not working properly, it may need to be replaced.
- Check the condenser coils: The condenser coils on the back of the refrigerator should be clean and free of dust and debris. If the coils are dirty, the refrigerator will not be able to cool properly. Use a vacuum cleaner or a brush to clean the coils.
- Check the fan motor: If the fan motor is not running, the refrigerator will not be able to cool properly. Check if the fan motor is receiving power and if it's spinning freely. If the fan motor is faulty, it will need to be replaced.
- Check the start relay: The start relay helps the compressor start up. If the start relay is faulty, the compressor may not start and the refrigerator will not be able to cool properly. If the start relay is faulty, it will need to be replaced.
- Check the compressor: If the compressor is not working, the refrigerator will not be able to cool properly. Check if the compressor is receiving power and if it's running. If the compressor is faulty, it will need to be replaced.
2/16/2023 2:42:10 AM •
Amana...
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on Feb 16, 2023
No power to Amana ice and water dispenser. Rest of refer runs fine.
It's possible that the issue could be with a micro switch located on the ice maker cabinet that is activated when the prong on the back of the ice/auger tray is inserted. It's also possible that there could be another issue with the dispenser, such as a problem with the wiring or a malfunctioning component. I would recommend checking the wiring and testing any other micro switches or components that are related to the dispenser to see if they are functioning properly. If you are unsure how to do this, I would recommend consulting the user manual or contacting a qualified technician for further assistance.
1/14/2023 10:27:43 AM •
Amana...
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on Jan 14, 2023
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