20 Most Recent Amana ARB190RCB Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Page 7 Questions & Answers

There is a fixya answer for the Amana upright freezer although I am unsure if that is your model or not: Where is the drain plug on the Amana upright freezer How do get to it to...

Yes , your fridge can get stuck in defrost mode. If you can locate the thermostat. Sometimes buried behind a panel in the freezer. There's an adjustment screw or trim screw that allows you to advance the timer on the thermostat. Sometimes they stick in the defrost mode. It may happen once and never happen again. If however it does continue you will have to replace that part.

Is there a layer of ice in bottom of freezer? If so, you most likely have a stopped up defrost drain.

Could be a defrost problem, or faulty door seals, or a freon / sealed system problem.

The defrost water drains into a holding pan and is evaporated away. The video displays the most likely problem. https://youtu.be/_MyOFwRWRTY

The water is condensation from the air. It maybe pooling in the wrong place due to blocked drainage in the unit.

Heaters and defrost timers, and thermal cutouts should be changed at the same time. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_dc2f9e0a44104720

This should be serviced by a factory authorized technician, who should make all repairs totally free of charge....i.e. no charges for anything. Consult your user manual on warranty issues. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_dc2f9e0a44104720

Inspect door seals for shifting, bunching, and tears and adjust or replace them. Inspect shelving in compartment to make sure of proper positioning. Inspect door baskets for item protruding over the top and holding door back. Inspect door for loose hinges allowing doors to sag. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_dc2f9e0a44104720

Could it be coming from an ice maker?

Contact manufacturer for its location,if any.

Thermostat might be stuck. My fridge stopped working recently and I hit the thermostat control a sharp blow with the handle of a soft-handled screwdriver and it started to work again. I had to hit it several times over the next few days to keep it going until the new thermostat arrived but since it was delivered the fridge has been working normally...

Did U check to see if compressor is running?

It is running . give it a few more hours - you are looking for a freezer temp of around zero degrees. Congrats - you fixed it!

The "R" in your given serial # should be a number. Assuming it is a 0, your model was manufactured either in January of 1976 or December of 2010. You will have to judge by appearance of it is 1976 or 2010.