Whirlpool Fridge Repair Model wrf560seym05

In this video I talk about the freeze up and non defrost issue of the whirlpool wrf560seym05 French door fridge. I talk about how to fix it, how I discovered what the cause was, and show step by step repair procedure.
Sensor Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B08NSH56DW?...
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:37 Explanation
4:10 Force Defrost
5:39 Tear Down
9:17 Remove The Old Sensor
10:29 Testing The Old Sensor
11:14 Install The New Sensor
12:06 Put It All Back Together
13:05 Thanks For Watching
Music credit: Music source: bensound.com, pixabay.com, and Silversound.
Outro Song: lofi rhodes found on PixaBay.com
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[@OcieBridwell]

Wonderful video. I might replace this preemptively. I was just in there diagnosing a knocking noise but it sounds like it's coming from higher up. Investigating the issue led me to figure out that the fan in the freezer wasn't running properly, and now I know why my fridge wasn't getting sufficiently cold! Gonna order a replacement and do the thermostat at the same time for insurance. Now, to figure out that knocking noise....

[@BAD_Kil]

Thanks for the video. Replaced sensor, the defroster definitely saved time, instead of hair dryer. Fingers crossed.

[@daleofalltrades]

Glad to hear

[@RayDabkowski]

Dale! Simply awesome video. We have the exact same problem, same fridge. Easy to follow, excellent camera work. Thank you for saving us a lot of grief. (great music seclections too!)

[@daleofalltrades]

Thanks so much. I love hearing when I helped someone out!

[@manapuamancan]

Most helpful video for this model out there.

[@BrittyTX]

Thanks - currently running force defrost. I think this is our issue. Fan kicks on etc, but stops. Freezer is cold, but fridge isn’t. I also couldn’t find how to put this model fridge in test mode anywhere, so I appreciate the walk through.

[@daleofalltrades]

Glad I could help

[@johnmcdonough3707]

The best video I have ever seen . You got right to the problem no stupid intro . I have been looking how to take the bottom door off so i can replace my ice maker. Thank you now i need to know how to put the cover back on the water filter cheers

[@jcviper5828]

One other thing to check because I have been going crazy. Fridge has all the same problems but heater and thermister good. Make sure the water drain is not clogged. Seems like a no brainer but that was my issue

[@ricoinsanity5713]

Txs,Dale

[@daleofalltrades]

You bet!

[@suspect108]

Hi there - Thanks for the video! I had to replace my icemaker and even though that wasn't the end goal of this video, it was exactly what I needed to figure out the silly things like removing the drawer, and "do I turn the water off?"

[@daleofalltrades]

If you unplug the fridge it will not dispens water

[@penthouse14]

Hi, excellent video. I will do this repair myself. First please share the part name and part number. What does the part cost ?

[@daleofalltrades]

Link to the part is in the description

[@penthouse14]

Hi. I had all the symptoms you mentioned and so I thought Yeii I can do this. So I replaced the sensor on Friday … unfortunately the fridge is still warm. On the front panel I have the fridge setting in 4 stars and the freezer as well. What else could it be and is there another video ? I am wondering if it couAny help would be appreciated ?

[@daleofalltrades]

Could be the fan or the door that opens allowing cold from the freezer. You the panel to test all these functions

[@penthouse14]

@@daleofalltrades On the panel is there a way to check the door that opens allowing cold from the freezer

[@daleofalltrades]

Yes if you slowly select each option at a time one of them causes it to actuat. I can not remember which function as it's been over a year. Behind the fridge there should be an instruction manual showing each test function

[@jonibrander325]

Thank you for illuminating my issues! What would happen if I just did the "defrosting" steps you described? Would that be a short-term fix until I can get someone out to take it apart? Thank you.

[@daleofalltrades]

That's what I did for months until I replaced the part. And it did fix it

[@jonibrander325]

@@daleofalltrades you are a lifesaver-thank you! I've been without a fridge for 2 days and can't get anyone to look at it. When I talked to an actual repair technician on the phone, they were no help whatsoever. I even told him about the ice and frost and he said that wasn't related. Thanks a ton.

[@daleofalltrades]

@@jonibrander325 that is a prime example of why I try to fix everything myself.

[@jonibrander325]

Sorry to bother you, but I have the 3 snowflakes up and don't think I hear anything? How do I know the defroster is working? Thank you!

[@jonibrander325]

@@daleofalltrades so true and you are obviously very talented.