Your Name: paul

Type of Appliance: Refrigerator

Brand: maytag

Model Number: mfd2561heb

Your Precious Words:
freezer works, fridge temp. stuck at 68, think it’s the high voltage board. Where is it and how do I change it?

Hi Paul,

This diagram shows you where the HV board is located:

And you can buy the replacement board with a 365-day return policy here ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Main-Control-Board/12782036SP/1515036

Having said all that to give a direct answer to your question, let me just add that, based on your problem description– cold freezer, warm fridge– I doubt very much that HV board is bad. If it were, you’d have a warm freezer, too, because the HV board powers the compressor which does all the cooling.

I think it’s much more likely that you’ve had a defrost failure. Removing the back panel to inside the freezer to look at the evaporator coil frost pattern will tell the story. If it’s choked in with frost like this one, you can be sure that’s the problem:

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Your Name: Bill R

Type of Appliance: Refrigerator

Brand: Sub-Zero 550

Model Number: 550

Your Precious Words:
Would it be possible for you to send me the pdf of the Sub-zero service manual. I have one that may need some repairs. The freezer will freeze water but not ice cream. I’m thinking it might be the freon charge in the compressor. Thanks.

Hi Bill,

We have the Sub-Zero 500 series service manual in the Downloads section at our repair forums, here’s the link ==> http://appliantology.org/files/file/160-sub-zero-500-series-refrigerator-technical-service-manual/

You’ll need to be an Apprentice to download it; this page explains our Apprenticeship program ==> http://apprentice.appliantology.org/

As for the freezer warming up, troubleshoot this just like you would any other refrigerator– they all work the same way:

– Clean the condenser coil (the hot, dirty grill at the top by the compressor).

– Make sure the condenser fan is running and at full speed, should really be moving air through that coil.

– Make sure the door is closing all the way and the gaskets are making a good seal all the way around the perimeter and at the corners.

– Finally, if all the above checks good and the problem persists, it’s time to remove everything from the freezer, take out the inner back panel and get some eyeballs on the evaporator coil so you can see the frost pattern. If it looks like this, they’s big trouble in Little China:

If you need more help diagnosing or repairing your refrigerator, come start a new topic in our free appliance repair forums and we’ll get you fixed up ==> www.Appliantology.org

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Your Name: Barry

Type of Appliance: Refrigerator

Brand: hotpoint

Model Number: hss25gfph

Your Precious Words:
Hi, the refrigerator homs or whistles when running

Hi Barry,

This is almost always caused by a bad evaporator (freezer) fan motor. Just replace it. All good.

Here’s the evaporator fan motor for your particular model, comes with a 365-day return policy ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Evaporator-Fan-Motor/WR60X10185/1170107?modelNumber=HSS25GFPHWW

For folks reading this who have other refrigerator brands or model numbers, same thing applies; you can buy your replacement evaporator fan motor here with a 365-day return policy ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/Refrigerator-Parts?RCAID=24038

If you need disassembly or installation help, come start a new topic in our free repair forums and we’ll show you how to do it ==> www.Appliantology.org

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Your Name: Rob

Type of Appliance: Refrigerator

Brand: Samsung

Model Number: RS2530bsh

Your Precious Words:
Hello

Refrigerator is warm, around 60F, the freezer is normal.

Do you have any suggestions?

Hi Rob,

First thing to do is to disassemble the freezer and see if you have lots of frost and ice built up on the evaporator coil. If you do, then you’ve probably had a defrost heater failure.

Here’s the replacement defrost heater for your Samsung refrigerator with a 365-day return policy ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Defrost-Heater-Assembly/DA4700154A/1863986?RCAID=24038

If the defrost heater is okay, then troubleshoot this one like you would any other refrigerator: with the Warm Refrigerator Troubleshooting Flowchart:

http://fixitnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/39305150-Warm-Refrigerator-Troubleshooting-Flowchart.pdf

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A Mylar damper has been used in some metal liner SXS refrigerators since June 2007. Here’s some troubleshooting help on it.

http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/fixitnow/O1Ml2GkFtYI73YSHAJ22WcHHmbtqBKTwjsAkMEV7BEvMrcofnZlgr1Xx7RQa/GE-refrigerator-Mylar-Damper.pdf

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If your GE refrigerator is freezing food in the fresh food compartment (also called the “beer section”), then the two prime suspects are 1) the damper and 2) the thermistors (in that order).

The damper is the air port that lets cold air in from the freezer section to chill the beer section. You can see a diagram of the damper and troubleshooting flowchart on this page for most side by side units ==> http://fixitnow.com/wp/2010/01/17/ge-profile-pss25-refrigerator-freezing-everything-in-the-fresh-food-compartment-regardless-of-temperature-setting-and-the-water-dispenser-quit-working-too/

A common problem with the GE refrigerator dampers is that the flapper will freeze in the open position or break off from the motor. You can check this visually by disassembling enough inside the beer section to get some eyeballs on the damper. Or you can actuate the damper in diagnostic mode and listen for it to open and close.

If your damper flapper is broken, you can buy the replacement damper and fan assembly with a 365-day return policy here:

Upper-line GE side by side refrigerators ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Damper-and-Fan-Assembly/WR49X10091/1055112?RCAID=24038

Lower-end GE side by side refrigerators ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Damper-Control-Assembly/WR09X10050/879153?RCAID=24038

Depending on whether or not your unit has the Custom Cool feature, your GE refrigerator will have four or five thermistors. This page shows the locations of them ==> http://fixitnow.com/wp/2010/06/30/ge-profile-and-arctica-refrigerators-upgraded-thermistors/

And you can buy the replacement thermistors with a 365-day return policy here ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Thermistor/WR55X10025/914093?RCAID=24038

This article has detailed instructions and tips for checking the thermistors, download and share with your friends! 8)

http://fixitnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GERefrigeratorAppliantologyDampersandThermistors.pdf

If you do need to replace the thermistors, this page has illustrated instructions for how to do it correctly ==> http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-337-how-to-properly-replace-the-thermistors-in-a-refrigerator-an-illustrated-and-annotated-guide/

Your Name: Hec

Type of Appliance: Refrigerator

Brand: GE

Model Number: HTS16HBMFRWW

Your Precious Words:
I have a GE Hotpoint top freezer unit. The unit condensor fan in the bottom back runs constantly. Food will freeze if under vent. Currently, manageable at temp 1. The unit will turn off at the temp control (thermostat) if I turn to “0”. Other notes: my wife recently clean the coils (while plugged in) even though manual says to unplug it. The unit was backed up almost against the wall (bad air circulation) with lots of dust in the carboard-like grill. The light switch and thermostat have continuity by me checking them with a voltmeter (read near 0). I’ve attached the tech sheet. Any ideas?? Please HELP!! I’d love to fix this. “Teach me the ways of the samurai”

http://fixitnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GE-HTS16HBMFRWW-Refrigerator-Tech-Sheet.pdf

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What you have here is a simple case of a cold control with welded contactitis. The cold control is the control that the temperature dial knob is connected to, the knob you have set at “1”. It’s not uncommon for the little electrical contacts inside it to wear over time, start arcing and eventually fuse together so they can no longer open in response to temperature changes. The control cuts off when you turn it to “0” because that’s a different internal mechanism. They are not field repairable– just replace it. This is the replacement cold control for your refrigerator, comes with a 365-day return policy ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Temperature-Control/WR9X547/311070?RCAID=24038

If you need help installing it, we can help you with this in the Appliantology Academy ==> www.Appliantology.org

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Your Name: Paul

Type of Appliance: Refrigerator

Brand: Whirlpool

Model Number: ED25TEXHN01

Your Precious Words:
Seems that I can’t get the refrigerator section cold enough. Temp in the freezer reads 5 deg F while my the refrigerator reads 40 deg F steadystate. I’ve got the damper set for Freezer to Warmest and the Thermostat set to Refrigerator to Coldest. Airflow between the Freezer and Refrigerator seem good.

Hi Paul,

The freezer should be able to run at 0 degrees F with no problem. If you’re having problems achieving 0F in the freezer, then you probably need to clean the condenser coils. See this post for more on that ==> http://fixitnow.com/wp/2012/04/07/how-to-clean-a-refrigerator-condenser-yourself-video/

But even at 5 deg F in the freezer, the only other reasons for the fresh food compartment (or “beer section”) staying too warm are the following:

1. Air flow problem.

This could be the air flow between the freezer and the beer section. You mentioned that the air flow seems good but I’m not sure how you’re assessing that. You should be able to feel the air blowing into the beer compartment from the freezer through the damper. But you should also check the return port. Since this refrigerator is a side-by-side unit, the return port will be located at the bottom, beside the crisper drawers. Not unusual to see this port get blocked by an errant plastic bag or some other debris.

The other thing that can affect air flow is door gaskets. Carefully check the door seal on the beer compartment door all the way around using a Federal Reserve Note. Close the Note in the door and pull it out, should give some resistance when you tug. Repeat this all along the perimeter, noting any gaps, tears, or shrinkage as these will all allow warmer, outside air into the compartment.

2. Light stuck on.

This one is less common, especially in Whirlpool refrigerators but can still happen. Easiest way to check this is by opening the beer compartment door and immediately reaching back and touching the light bulb before it’s had a chance to warm up. Should feel cold. If it’s hot to the touch, then you know the light is staying on when the door is closed and you’ll need to troubleshoot this. Could just be a bad door switch or the door liner isn’t striking the switch correctly. We can help you troubleshoot this in the Appliantology Academy ==> www.Appliantology.org

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