Frigidaire FRS6R5EMB Side by Side Refrigerator - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

sometimes ice makers get iced up inside the fill mechanism and causes this to happen. Have you tried defrosting the freezer? This may take care of your problem.

Good Morning Friend, I understand that your Frigidaire refrigerator, model#FRS6R5EMB, is not cooling well. I suggest resetting your appliance, by either unplugging it or shutting the power off at your home's circuit breaker, for 3-5 minutes. Restore power and make sure the temperatures are set to 0 degrees for the freezer and 37 for the refrigerator. Give your refrigerator 24 hours to stabilize at the set temperatures. I ask that you please follow up with a comment on the post, at your convenience, to advise if further troubleshooting is needed or if your appliances status has changed successfully. Hope this is helpful. -Best Regards- WP

Good Afternoon Rsimmon5, I see that you are trying to turn off the ice maker to your Frigidaire refrigerator, model# FRS6R5EMB. You will be moving the signal arm to turn your refrigerator off. To begin ice production, lower the wire signal arm to the DOWN or ON position. The ice maker turns off automatically when the ice container becomes full. To stop the ice maker, raise the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the UP or OFF position. If you have any trouble with your ice maker continuing to make ice after this, I recommend contacting either the manufacturer or an authorized technician in your area. Hope this helps. -Best Regards- WP

Good Morning Jim, thank you for your post! I am happy to assist you, however what exactly is your concern or the issue your appliance is experiencing? May I please have the model number? You can typically locate the serial tag inside the cabinet, on the left side wall. With this information I can better address the issue. Thank you and I look forward to your response.

Hello zinnas - If your refrigerator has completely stop making ice, try checking the following:

· It may be turned off. Look for the wire along the right side of the ice maker that looks a bit like a coat hanger. If the wire is in the raised position, the ice maker is turned off. If so, try one of these: If your ice maker has a small red plastic lever, lower it to lower the wire. If there's no plastic lever, simply lower the wire. In either case, the ice maker should begin producing ice again.

· Also make sure that the temperature is 8 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. If the freezer is too warm, the ice maker won't cycle properly.

· When was the last time the filter was changed? Most side-by-side filters are recommended to be change approximately every 6-9 months depending on your water usage and frequency. The ice maker fill tube may be blocked with ice or have a clogged water filter. If so, melt the blockage using a hair dryer-but be careful to not melt any plastic parts!

· Also replace the water shut-off valve or water-inlet valve, or both, if necessary. The ice maker head assembly may have broken parts. Look to see if the gears are broken. Check to see if the small plastic arms that rest against the ice rake are broken. If the ice maker head assembly is modular and you've found broken parts, you can just replace it.

If any of these suggestions prove to be infective, connect with a professional to accurately pinpoint any potentially more serious issues.

Hi webdeb1228 - Hello - Sounds like the unit could possibly have a floating restriction in the lines or something more complicated like an issue with the sealed system that only a professional can help with. This can include the compressor not working correctly, the evaporator fan not turning, or even coolant in the lines not at the correct levels to properly cool. If the compressor is running, humming, or even a little warm then that is typically normal. I suggest cleaning the unit out including the coils you can reach, and make sure no food items are blocking any vents in the unit. Also try checking and see if the door seal is bad; place a dollar bill between the body of the freezer and close the door. The dollar bill should stay in place and pull out with a small amount of resistance. If the dollar bill falls out when placed between the gasket and cabinet double check to see if the door is being blocked by anything stopping it from closing it. If any suggestion proves to be ineffective contact a professional to move forward accurately.

Hello mcdh109 - Generally speaking, side by side refrigerators have a drain pan located on the right hand bottom side that in some models it is not removable. The unit does not actually have a drain hose.

Hi dduke3406120 - Most side-by-side filters are recommended to be change approximately every 6-9 months depending on your water usage and frequency to ensure the highest possible water quality.

Hi,

Many times a freezer and/or refrigeratordo not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many otherthings that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing thencheck out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...

Check out these tips that I wrote about that... it is a great place to starttrouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then callinga repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay
Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold

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Hello,
There are 2 types of icemakers that Frigidiare uses each style can be started to see if they will send power to water valve to fill the i/m w/water

It seems to me you have the type with just on big gear in the center under the cover and a smaller motor gear to drive the big gear (thats the type that has microswithes inside of it) to start it manually pull the fingers downward in a clockwise direction till fingers are in the 3 or so o'clock position and from there it should continue to run a 360 rotation by itself and at one point on the plug at the water valve their will be 120 volts ac to that plug. If 120 vac at the plug restart it again by rotating fingers and toward the end when usually the valve should open and send water to i/m . If 120 vac at valve yet no water to icemaker the water valve is bad and needs to be replaced so long as water pressure from house plumbing to valve is good. IF poor water pressure determine why that is

The other style has a gear under cover that says DO NOT ROTATE MANUALLY for that one place a jumper wire in the small holes marked T&H the i/m should start, when click is heard (usually within 10 seconds) remove jumper wire and again check for 120 vac at valve. Just as with other i/m type if 120vac at valve the valve is bad
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Gene

First I would check cold control. Thats where you turn it off, if your temp is not warm. it seems
to be defective and not shutting off. If your temp is warm proceed with the following.
I would check the fan in the freezer. Listen to see if it is running
It moves air to the ref from the freezer
Then check to see if freezer control is turned WARMER, which makes the Ref. colder
Also this might be a common Defrost problem, Ice
is not being melted by the defrost system.The fan can't blow through the coils into the fridge.
Take out back panel of freezer to check for ice buildup. The coils should be clean.
There are three components to a defrost system- a heater,heater thermostat, and a timer unless you have a defrost electronic card.
Its best handled by a Technician but you could possibly do it by taking your model number to the nearest appliance parts store and asking for the parts. They are mostly located in freezer ,behind back panel on freezer coils.except the card which is usually located in ref The parts store will have info
Also check fan undernearh Ref in the rear
Clean condenser coils underneath
Check cold control (thats where you turn it colder)
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Are your evaporator fans working?

Since I am not there I can't take a look at it and tell you with certainty that this or that is the problem, but I can tell you a few things to check to localize the problem.

If the cooling fan is not operating, there is nothing that will force the even distribution of cold air, and since cold air falls, it would make sense that both the refrigerator and freezer sides are cold but the upper areas are not. So that is the first thing I would check, if it isn't working, then you will need to find out why.

A second possible is that something is wrong with your defrost circuit (probably timer) and your defrost heater is constantly on.

Either of these possibles could cause the problem you describe.

Sounds like he or she is on the right track.

sounds like you got a water valve problem. it will be found at the lower back side of fridge where the water hook up is at.

Hello,
This video will help you with you Frigidaire ice maker issue

Unless you want ice and water with little black flecks in it, you should flush the filter before you install it. They have loose particles in them. In the sink, fill a container deep enough to submerge the filter completely. Place the filter into the water and allow it to fill completely. (The bubbles will cease). Remove the filter and drain. Replace the filter into the container, other end up, allowing it to refill. Drain as before. Now install. Flush a gallon of water or so through the water dispenser. This should remove the remaining particles so that they will not wind up in your ice maker.
Best regards, --W/D--

The water filter is located inside the fresh food section. In the top right hand up front as soon as you open the door it has a push button to eject the cartridge or it is in the back of fridge section in a plastic cup that easily unscrews. A new filter can be purchased at a hardware store or local appliance repair store. they can also be ordered online.

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about the reasons why ice makers do not work.

Ice Maker Problems and Ice Maker Troubleshooting

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Hi,

Many times a freezer and/or refrigeratordo not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many otherthings that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out thelast two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...

Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to starttrouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then callinga repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay
Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold

heatman101