20 Most Recent Amana ATB1832AR Top Freezer Refrigerator - Page 4 Questions & Answers

No. Never heard of this happening. Make sure that the door stop at the bottom hinge is not bent and keeping the door from shutting all the way. I've seen this alot. Also, if you soak the gasket in hot water for 15 minutes or so, it will soften it up and lay flat when you install it.

It's very possible that the water inlet valve isn't cutting off completely. I had that to happen on mine.

Check for any frost on the inside, probably the back, of the freezer compartment. If there is any, either the defrost heater, defrost timer or defrost termination thermostat is bad. Need your model # to continue.

Hi,

There might be problems with the freon all you need to do is to refill the freon into your fridge.

ERNZ

remove the cover to the evaporator in the freezer compartment and see if the evaporator coil if partially covered with ice build-up, if so defrost it,clean the evaporator and condenser coils of dirt and dust and try it again,also make sure the door seal in both compartments is good and not leaking warm air into compartments,as this will condense and make ice build-up,if this happens again after these ideas,then check and make sure the defrost system is functioning properly

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Your drain tube may be stopped up with ice at the upper end because it drains too slow because it's stopped up at the lower end in the evaporator pan under the unit at the floor. It can get dust and mold in it. Once you get the ice out at the top a little pressure with a turkey baster will usually clear it out. Flushing it out with hot water and clorox may help.
Make sure it drains quick enough to prevent refreezing. . The drain should be located below the evaporator coils on the lower back of the freezer.

As long as it is doing that I think you better unplug to prevent damage to the internal overload. The start relay, start capacitor and external overload may need replaced. We need to check the compressor windings also before you purchase. Most times it is those parts I listed above and sometimes the compressors age and condition are factors to consider. I will walk you through this if you like, Thanks, Sea Breeze

check your hinges for being lose tighten the mount screws and adjust door inwards till it is flush

you are having a problem with not enough water getting into the ice maker.
we call this getting "hollow cubes"
you have to clear or replace the valve that connects to your house water line. most are whats known as a "piercing type" valve. they get plugged or break into the water line of your house.
you can try to shut off the valve and then turn back on and see if you get full size cubes after that.
most likely you will have to replace the valve with a "drill type" of valve from your local hardware store.
this is very common and the new valve will fix your problem.

hi ,
your freezer cabinet need to get all out and open the back wall.

1. you have 2 element that can be check one is the heating element , two is the thermostat.
2. you need a volt meter to check them.
3. if the frost is all over the coils then one of the element i told you before, is bad
4. if the frost is in one area not all over then you got gas leak.
5. good luck 911service today . com
6. I hope you find this Very Helpful and best regard.

There could several reasons for the water under refrigerator. Leaking water connection to water control valves. leaking defrost condensate pan or blocked condensate drain beginning inside freezer rear wall cause by ice or other gunk caught in the defrost drain line. Because leaks always happen differently on every model I will give you a page to look over and watch a small clip about fixing a refrigerator leak. One moment as I retrieve the information and links. Sea Breeze

Either the switch in the ice maker is stuck keeping the valve open or the valve has stuck. Unplugging the frig will tell you which it is. If the water stops when the frig is unplugged it is the switch. If it does not then it is the valve.
Eric

You can't return the air. The compressor will freeze up below 40 degrees.

The water is probably condensation. If you are in a humid area and the refrigerator is opened and closed often the humidity in the air will condense on the cool surfaces of the shelves and sides and will run down to the bottom of the refrigerator. If it is very old the door gasket may be deteriorated and leaking air into the refrigerator. Check it by closing the door with a dollar bill sticking out. If you can pull the bill out easily when the door is closed the gasket should be replaced.

servis frostfree fridge freezer not working after 2weeks holiday returned it had completely defrosted fridge & freezer power supply still connected. warning light on. done all the trouble shooting in the srvice manual still want go cold or freeze. light on in the fridge, no water in the rear tray & cleaned the overflow pipe??. Model No M0330-ALU 5yrs old. think it has 2 seperate thermostats, surely they wont both have gone at the same time???????

try WD-40

Your drain tube may be stopped up with ice at the upper end because it drains too slow because it's stopped up at the lower end in the evaporator pan under the unit at the floor. It can get dust and mold in it. Once you get the ice out at the top a little pressure with a turkey baster will usually clear it out. Flushing it out with hot water and clorox may help.
Make sure it drains quick enough to prevent refreezing. . The drain should be located below the evaporator coils on the lower back of the freezer.