Easy Refrigerator Fix, Reset (Defrost Timer) Switch, if it stops running, cooling or working.
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- Some refrigerators have a "reset or trip switch" that is not marked or indicated in any way. This video is just an example of what you might want to look for if you are plugged in but not cooling. My owner's manual DID NOT show anything about this switch, I just stumbled on it by chance. The refrigerator was less than a year old when I had to un-plug it & it would not come back on. Good Luck.
I don't have one of those but I unclogged the dirt and dust around the coils and fan and my 29 year old refrig turned back on after being dead. I spuned the fan around and it started spinning on its on. It's working and never thought to look until watching your video. Those old Montgomery Ward frig you can't beat them. I miss when things were made to last. Thank you so much. You made me look!
After quite a bit of searching, I found your video, and by golly I found a thing, and did a turny thing, and I'm willing to play ukulele on any song extolling your legendosity. An old fridge, in decent condition, newly acquired, just needed this little trick to kickstart it back to life! Thank you!
Dude, you are an absolute treasure. Got my fridge back up and running within 30 seconds thank you so much
Did it continue working just fine? Mine stopped working and this trick worked for me. No idea for how long tho
Of all the videos out there, this is by far straight to the point. Got my fridge fixed. If I only found you earlier, could have save me effort and money because of the other video advise. Thank's man.
Very true
Hi this is me watching at 1:25am 7years after this post N boy did u come tru for me.. Just wanna say thank you a thousand 😊🎉
Just this minute I took your advice, turned the switch and 'Bob's your uncle'. It worked!! Thanks for the tip. It's saved me a few bob in repairman fees.
Thank you Michael Powell!!!! This also worked on my Frigidaire Freezer after the door had been left ajar and it overheated and the motor stopped. We didn't try to restart it for 24 hours and left the door open, but, alas it still did not start. I saw your video on the refrigerator and thought I would give it a try on the freezer. It looked a little different, but "voila" it worked like a charm. NONE of the manuals were of any help whatsoever in describing OR locating the reset switch, but your simple video was perfect. Thank you so much. We were afraid that it was the end of the freezer and we would have to replace it right away. You saved us a BIG expense!!!! By the way, I'm a female and I am the one that solved the problem with your help, of course. How about that?? Oh, and I'm also 78 years old. Big HA!!
Thanks great!!! My mother is 95 & in very good health. She didn't even go
to the doctor's since the 1960's. I finally twisted her arm enough over the years to go & she got a check up last year. She is still sharp & healthy. :)
Michael Powell Take care of that fine piece of jewel 'til she hits 125 :) give her a hug for me, you are lucky that you have your mom, my mom passed 10 years ago and I miss her so.
@@steelcantuna Way to Go! You are surely doing something right!
78 y/o repairs her own fridge.
That's got to be a record.
I wish my mom will be as healthy as you when She hit your age.
I guess 944 refrigerator repair technicians disliked this video. One of the best videos on the internet.
This video saved my sanity after coming home on an extremely hot day to my refrigerator not running. I'm am so grateful for this. Thank you so much for sharing!
OMG you are the best! IT WORKED! I was so upset and didn't want to tell my husband but thanks to you and your video I don't mind telling him now! thank you for sharing!
This man right here is a legend! I have been through countless videos, had an Electrician out, used the hair dryer(worked first time but not today), paid for membership of Just Ask but this video got my fridge going again! I get it that is probably a short term fix but with the Corona lock down I wouldn't get a new fridge delivered anyway!
Hi Linda , You might watch this while youre on lockdown th-cam.com/video/UVRZG8QEORE/w-d-xo.html
Man I know this video is old, but it just helped me fix mine! My AC is already down in this Florida heat, and today the fridge stopped running. Thank you so much for the video! Huge props to you!
If you have this problem, and it does fix it by following the video, you need to replace the defrost switch. They are a common issue with the older style fridge (not for the ones with the boards). The defrost timers get stuck in the off position and won't come back on. The screwdriver trick he is showing you can be used a lot of older style fridges with the old style defrost switches.
Most are located inside the fridge near the lights/control. Look for the same hole as shown in the video and the same piece he put the screwdriver in. Then use a flat head screw driver to turn it clockwise. You will hear the click, and when you hear the click, the fridge will magically come back on! These defrost timers are a cheap part (most under $25), and simple to change if you have any mechanical ability. There are a lot of sites out there that can give you a diagram by your particular model, and will show you how it goes together/comes apart.
Source: Used appliance company owner, 7 years of experience.
he rlly put *source*
Thank you! Mine was located inside. I would have never found it without your advice.
@@riverraisin1 Might find some behind the front grill at the bottom.
They are located at different places for sure.
When you turn a timer and the unit comes on, it can be an indication the timer is going out. Might be sticking in defrost or cooling cycle.
Mine was inside by the light and it kicked it on but it isn't blowing cold enough?
Trisha P mine was in the same location. Replace the part, but it’s been working but still not cold enough. How long would it take to cool.
I have a whirlpool fridge. The switch was inside the refrigerator on the top. I believe the relay mechanism is what it is attached too. Pressed it and and everything started working!! Awesome, amazing i am so stoked. No mention of this anywhere in troubleshooting. I guess its a repairman's best kept secret. Why it tripped I dont know, but while the backcover was off i vacuumed all the dust bunnies out from around the compressor, yikes! I clean from the front intake periodically but obviously that doesnt get it all. Great video! Thanx so much bud.
Not sure if you read these any more but just wanna give you a big THANX! The maintenance guy couldn't figure out what was wrong and I was starting to panic because the fridge had shut down for hours before we realized it and was packed full of food. It felt awesome to call the front office and tell them maintenance didn't need to come back - I fixed it myself!
I read them because they pop up on my screen automatically. Thanks
I lost power 1 1/2 weeks ago. Today, everything came back on.. Except my 1 yr/old Kenmore. So now I'm going to go in and try the Michael Powell special tip of the " secret reset or trip switch" ! Will let you know how it goes... If it buys me some cook time, I'll be thrilled. In any case a big Thanx to you, Michael for caring enuff to share what you knew in hopes of helping some folks. Love that.
I'm currently in the process of writing a song about you, you are an absolute legend. WORKED 100%
ian grindon you got that song finished yet?
Foods getting warm and you're feeling bummed out
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Turn that little bugger just a wee little bit
Trip switch man, Trip switch man
Fan comes on and you can feel the cold air
Trip switch m,an, Trip switch man
Jobs done a beauty, loading up with beer
Trip switch man OH Trip switch man
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If this guy is a legend, then I must be a god.
I could do this in my sleep.
This video was an absolute savior, I can't tell you how grateful I am you posted this. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
why did not I check your video earlier. My fridge stopped cooling since Dec 2108 and I watched so many videos and determined it was the starter kit overload relay. I got it 1 month ago and replaced it tonight but it still did not start the compressor. I was hopeless because I hired some1 to fix it in 2016 and that guy charged me $80 just to replaced the overload relay and it worked right away so I thought its the same problem. It may have been the same issue "the trip switch". It was as easy as that. After seeing your video just now, I turned the trip switch, it immediately turned on. OMG!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much. I thought I was gonna throw it on the street after replacing the overload relay. Million thanks to you bro!!!!!!!!
Fantastic advice! I did call a repair person who told me my outlet wasnt working although, I know it was working, as other lights in the same circuit were working. Anyway looked this up and lo and behold what you say works!!! It works! Mahalo plenty!!!!! You dont know how much this advice means to a lady in the middle of the night whose tenant has the fridge!
I am happy for you. Stay cool:)
I literally got my refrigerator running again thanks to this video!!!!! You've just saved me some money, thanks a lot man!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😊
Did it keep working though???
Michael, you are the "fridge whisperer"! thanks so much for this video. you saved us time & money.
Thank you Michael - you are fantastic. We are just going to cancel our new fridge freezer order and the meals on you tonight. You are a star. Thanks again.
This helped me out so much - "Thank you." PLEASE never stop putting out this type of helpful, "amazing" content (You are saving A LOT of people A TON of money).
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You just saved my bacon....literally. The power was off for about 2 hours but fridge didn't come back on when power returned. This totally worked. Thanks
Hey I had some electrical issues with my main breaker box on Thanksgiving and during the resetting of my circuit breakers my refrigerator stopped working. Unfortunately I did not even notice it until last night (3rd day) when my ice cream was liquid. I made some calls and found it would cost me a few hundred dollars just to have someone come out. I saw your video and it started right up! Thank you! If it goes out again in a day or so like some of these folks say, I'll fix it again and buy the timer for $20. Wow! $140 just to walk in the door and then the parts and 'labor' to fix it. You saved me a lot of dough. Thank you very much!
Thank you very very very much.
I am far away now, 200km for any technician close by and the fridge just went silent.
YOUR VIDEO SAVED ME.
I was terrified when my refrigerator stopped running. This was one of the most helpful videos I've seen in a while, thank you so much!! Also, mine was inside the refrigerator side like some of the other people who commented.
Dang, thank you for making this comment, I found mine in side too!
Thanks. My problem was with my trip switch. I am and Electrical/Electronic Engineer and had called my technician but I started doing my own diagnostics and reset the trip switch, and the fridge start working. I need to do a study on the operation of all electrical components in my house. Sometime I too busy to work on stuff so I call the repair or service personnel. Now that I am retired I will take up my electrical/Electronic home equipment's repairs. Thanks again.
I was so worried that the compressor had blown(?). I tried your "trip switch" technique. She is running! THANK YOU, Michael Powell!! BTW: On my Frigidaire, the defrost switch (trip switch) is on the bottom of the temperature control panel inside my refrigerator- easy to find once I had a clue of what to look for
My wife found the switch and I looked over the web to see if somebody else found it. You did. Thanks for sharing!!
Amazing info. it worked like a charm. Turned switch; compressor and fan started immediately. I agree that this switch should be marked. Thanks for sharing what appears to be an appliance repair industry secret. Great stuff!
The kind of thing that keeps working gear polluting the place too. They are unsightly things, dumped. ( had an acquaintance, collected throwouts, with idea of supporting a falling down shed wall, 😅 ) he did enjoy a beer, ( a little too often, perhaps)...
I didn't have one of these, but i have a small tc electric 12v dv motor/portable cooler that just gave out. you inspired me to take it apart, although I didn't have this , I was able to clean out every spec of dust from the fan and blow out all the dust in the compressor, mesh for cooling and put it all back. i'll wait a sleep cycle to test out once compressor oil settles. aaand it's 5am. looks like sun come up, tools go down and I take a good nap. wish me luck :) thanks man for the inspiration algortythms.
Thank you. You’re a very very nice man. Whether it works for us or not you put it out there you’re going to help somebody and somebody’s going to save a lot of money. Thank you so much
Although my switch looks different thanks to you I fixed my refrigerator On a Sunday morning in Australia it would have cost me a bucket load of money to get someone here. many thanks xox
+Robyna Smith-keys Where did you find it and how it looks? I can't find mine.
MrSkeptic its a vissani fridge
Robyna Smith-keys. That is actually the timer. That is usually a temp fix at best. It was not coming out of defrost mode.
The timers are located in different places on different models. Some are just inside at the top of the fresh food section near the temp controls. Some may be just behind yhe front grill at the bottom.
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I have a 10yo samsung that had the ref door open all night and ref not running. We transferred everything not spoiled and let it sit unplugged and open for a few hours but nothing. I was getting ready to call the repairman when I found your vid. My adjustment was on the side but just a slight move counterclockwise started it humming. Thanks for taking the time to post.
Mine is a samsung too but i could not find any plastic screw head to switch. Which side is it? Where exactly did u find it?
Perfectly correct. I just followed your illustration after my fridge stopped working and it worked. Thanks.
did your frigertor work and what name is yours, please
Dude my day has just been hell and this video and the comments below have completely helped me out! Its back up and running!
My freezer was all iced up on the bottom. After other TH-cam videos I guess my drain plug was clogged and I had to manually defrost it and flush it out. But I couldn’t get the freezer to start again. Turns out the defrost timer was just in the defrost cycle XD
I can't believe this video made some years back just came to my rescue. You're indeed amazing sire!
Got mine working just now 😎
Thanks so much! This worked. Fridge would not come on after door accidentally left open all day. Thought it had worked itself to death and was dreading buying another /hassle of disposing of the old one. Turned out it just needed this reset. Fridge only ~2yrs old. My switch was inside the fridge near the temp control settings.
This is me watching it 9 years later and sure enough he came through for us in perfect times..😂😂😅🥴😎
Thanks Michael. You've saved my life and a fridge full of food for the second time in the last few years. It worked!
Its the defrost timer if its getting stuck it needs to be replaced your fridge should go into defrost a couple times a day if not it will just freeze up. Its a good thing to check though if your freezer is cold but your fridge isn't. Sometimes they are in the controlboard inside the fridge or behind the front kickplate. Great video guy!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this information I have a fifth wheel camper and I just bought the refrigerator and you not long ago but had to take it out to put some insulation around the refrigerator when I put it back in it didn't work and I couldn't figure out why thank you so much for this information bless you for trying to help other people very kind of you
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You just saved me so much money bro! Exact same fridge, exact same problem.
Wow man! Thanks, I did what you suggested and my fridge is working now. Save's me the trouble of finding somebody to do it. Really man, thanks again and thanks for sharing this suggestion.
I just went out and bought another fridge, I ran up on this fix, Well that was the problem turned the defrost timer a little bit and on she came!!! going to take back the one I got today.. Thanx Michael.
My Refrigerator just stopped working but there was a humming sound. I did exactly what you said and it worked. Luckily the reset switch is inside the Refrigerator. It took me 10 secs to get it working. Thanks a lot. You been very helpful. Thumbs up big time
I am utterly useless at all things home maintenance, but I just managed to fix my fridge with this video!
Awesome advice. My switch looked a bit different and I was able to turn it by hand, but you were totally right. Thanks!
+Ryan Blackwell Glad to hear it!!!!
I'm glad I found this video my switch thingy was inside the refrigerator right behind the knob where you set the thermostat I twisted it and is now running just fine for about 8 hours now you save me a lot of headaches money and food and now I know where the problem is incase I have this problem again thank you very much for this video
6-29-21 @ 12:25CST Mini Fridge had frozen over, like 3-5 inches of solid ice. Took outside to defrost. Cleaned it up, blew off the coils, unstopped a black drop hose thing, plugged in, NOTHING! Found your video. Found the white plastic cover thingy, used a pointed emery board to turn it, and HOLYSHIZBALLS and UNICORN FARTS!!!! IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very very much useful video, saved me a whole lot of $s.everything spoil in my refrigerator after 2 day away from home, but my refrigerator is now up and running, much thanks !!
This video changed my life. I was unemployed, unhealthy, and alone. Then I watched this video and my life was transformed forever. Now I'm the CEO of a successful company, I have a six pack, I'm happily married, and have two healthy sons. Thank you Michael Powell for the amazing video!!!
Me TOO!
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Ironically this comment is so typical. Are you an AI troll bot?
Think that’s awesome. I’ve been balding since age of 5 and after watching this awsome video I’ve manage to grow my hair practically over night. As the certified king of the lollipop guild I highly recommend this video to anyone with hair growth issues and IBS.
It’s called a “manual advance”. If you needed to do that then it will get stuck again at some point. It’s the gearing inside that jams up in this defrost clock. Better to just replace it. Very simple repair
One of the best video on TH-cam.. Thank you so much for making such video..
Left the fridge door open all night (I has drunk🙄) just watched your video and working again thank you so much!!!!!
My GE refrigerator just stopped working an hour ago. The light was on, but it was completely quiet as there was no fan. compressor, etc. doing anything. I Googled the problem and found your video. I checked the back of the unit and there was no box or switch that I could see. I then noticed that in your comments, several people noted that it might be inside the refrigerator. There was a small white plastic plug in the center of those controls so I wiggled it out. I saw what looked like a plastic flat-headed screw head. I touched the screwdriver to it and bingo --- it came back on! We'll keep an eye on it to be sure that it's still OK but in the meantime, thanks so much for saving all of the food that we in it and the cost of a new unit! It's just too bad that GE and other manufacturers don't label this so people don't have to search for the solution.
I think they know better. It means million$ a year in sales of new refrigerators. There have been a number people tell me they were about to go buy a new frig., and you can't trust a repair guy for anything either. Love of money is the root.
Thanks again. Michael. I sent an email with the details of my problem and your helpful advice and the other comments to a couple of dozen family and friends. We're flying to Colorado in two days so dealing with this would have been terrible timing!
Jim Wooten your fridge is supposed to stop and do nothing when it goes into defrost,only the defrost heater on the coil is on to melt ice off the coil,usually about 20 min depending on what model you have
Thanks man...My ref. had gotten all the way up to 50 degrees and I turned the switch you showed and it came right back on. lets just pray it stays on awhile and cools back down to 40 Degrees. Thanks again Bro....
This video combined with another video helped me figure out how easy it can be to fix a (in my case) minor issue.
Also, in my case it is a whirlpool upright side-by-side and the temp dial or whatever it is called was in the fridge side. I had to look up into the front of the fridge and saw a green "screw", turned it a bit and it kicked on like a champ... so far.
This is just a slot in the defrost timer to enable manual turning which can help with fault finding. A defrost timer can stop for a variety of reasons. By manually turning this you may enable the compressor which will start cooling your fridge. If you are really lucky the problem might not arise again. More often than not it will. Your actions may even cause more problems by not allowing the fridge to enter into a defrost cycle. Do not expect your fridge to just keep running if you are initially successful with this "re-set" method. Keep a close eye on it as you may wake up in the morning to a disaster. Whatever you do, don't go poking around around the back of any appliance unless it is switched off and unplugged at the power outlet. While i am here, do not turn your fridge on and off quickly. Pressures inside the system need time to equalize for usually a good 2 or 3 minutes. Otherwise you will trip the compressors electrical overload protection. This will however usually reset itself after a few minutes or so. This is why in a electrical storm your fridge may stop working as power may drop out and quickly back in.
So I accidentally flipped the breaker for the garage fridge off and back on quickly when I noticed, and it won't come back on now. What would you suggest that I do to try and fix it. Thanks in advance.
@@Thisworldisdoomed06 late reply and you are probably sorted out by now but sounds like you tripped the thermal overload on the compressor for reasons mentioned above . turn power off wait 10 minutes and try again. There are many other reasons why your fridge may not start and that's why it is a specialized trade. Even i get caught out from time to time and resort to TH-cam videos . The odd video is very helpful most are not some are downright dangerous. Must be very hard for people who don't at least have a trade background. Luck to you.
@@snapcracklepop5921 Thanks brotha. I appreciate ya getting back to me though. It was a little bit delayed, but it finally did kick back on. I do have a little bit of a background in HVAC, but really haven't ever serviced a refrigerator, even though I know they operate on the same principles. But like you said, I rely on youtube videos often, when I'm serving/fixing something that I'm not particularly familiar with. Thankfully this didn't require me to do much. Didn't even pull it away from the wall lol. I just waited it out and in the morning, pleasant to my surprise, it was back on 😆. Anyways, thanks again for messaging me back. Take care brotha.
Why do I keep getting the error code E1 even with my dual lithium battery set up running off the solar and charging from alternator
It's always nice to have a temporary fix ready to pull out of your hat, thanks. I think it's called a cycle timer.
I have kicked a few back to life by spinning em around manually a couple of times, but generally speaking the timer needs to be replaced.
I still can't find my timer on my fridge! it's not in the back like this video show, it's not in front where the lights switches are! it's an older fridge 2003 Kitchen aid -Model number KSBS25INBL03 Please help!
@@chaldeani6884 any cycle time I've ever seen is in the front underneath held on with two screws and one clip on wire harness.
This is commonly known as a defrost timer. On some refrigerators you have like an 8-hour run. And a 20-minute defrost duration. Turning the timer advances it out of defrost. There's only one thing that will solve this problem and that is replace the defrost timer.
Absolutely correct or it will stick again
It worked for me.👍 thanks... but it keeps keeps tripping so I have to do it every few hours! So I need to replace this, but what is it called? So I can search it online.
Thank very much from the UK. Very simple and helpful. Have a great day Michael.🙂
It's very important to keep your appliances at the proper temperatures. Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 40° F (4° C). The freezer temperature should be 0° F (-18° C). Check temperatures periodically. If the temperatures aren't kept at the proper settings the more chance Listeria, a bacterium that causes foodborne illness, can grow, especially if the refrigerator temperature is above the safe temperature. Thermometers are the best way of knowing these temperatures and are generally inexpensive.
Many thanks mate you are a legend. Watched your video and fixed my fridge straight away . Saved me time and dollars champion.
Had the same thing on a Magic Chef 10 cu ft refrig/freezer, model# MCBR1020W. Turned the switch as shown and the frig came back on for a while. When it went into defrost the next time, the switch never came back on. Turns out it was a bad defrost timer switch. Ordered the part from AppliancePartsPros for $40.05 plus $6.95 shippping. Part arrived from California to AZ in 2 days. Unplugged the unit, and it took all of 2 minutes to replace the part. Plugged the unit in and the frig has been cooling like it is supposed to do.
Exactly.The original poster did state he is no repairman which was obvious. Just have to be careful how much credence you put into things you see on YT.
I'm sure he meant well, but I have seen some dangerous things shown. Sometimes it pays to watch several when researching things online.
Looked all over youtube but did not find your video until it was too late. This looks exactly like my old Magic Chef's back side. Found this while looking for something else regarding my brand new fridge that gets too warm, too cold. :(
Turning the timer switch fixed my fridge. It turns out that dust build-up was blocking the switch rotation. (Finding the timer wasn't easy because it was anchored on the inside of the frame.) After some vacuuming and applying this video tip, the fridge is good as new (25 years and counting).
Thanks! We just replaced our noisy evaporator/fan in the freezer, and it worked for a while, then quit. We put the old evaporator back in, and it didn't work either. After seeing this video, we looked around - didn't find a switch in the back, but found one inside the fridge compartment, around the middle of the "ceiling" of the fridge - near the temp controls. The switch looked exactly like the one in the video - a little hole with a shallow slot for a screwdriver. Thanks again!
Fridge was working and poof ...2 years later only the freezer was working ......... that trip switch was the problem ...... Thanks for the video !!!!
this was actually what the repairman did when i scheduled a checkup on our refrigerator because it stopped working.. it really works
That’s all he did? Or he replaced that part too?
Just had to figure this out by just touching things. I felt like a genius when it came back on. Glad to find something with an actual name and what it does. Would definitely be helpful for them to label it!!!!
I have the exact Magic Chef model from the video which was purchased new six years ago. It stopped running this evening, so I turned to TH-cam. Some videos talked about testing and/or replacing the 'ptc starter' or 'overload' relays. I am glad I found your video before doing anything else. I gave two counter-clockwise clicks, plugged it back in, and everything seems fine. If it happens again, I'll probably just order a new defrost timer. Thanks so much!
Thanks to this i was able to fix our refrigerator issue. You saved us from the extra unexpected expense. Our refrigerator had a pushed in reset button.
Pressed it while it's plugged in and turn the dial knob up to 5, 6 and the compressor kicks in.
Thanks...my fridge/freezer stopped workin.....pulled it away from wall and found my Reset switch in same location...except this one....you push in to reset.....same idea and would have had no clue.....Thanx again...up and running for 8 hrs now....I'd have to say that I am good to go!
In your scenario, you may have had an actual "reset switch," actually called a circuit breaker (just like the ones that control large household circuits). If your breaker trips more than once, I would suggest diagnosing the larger issue that's causing it to break the circuit. It could (and usually would) be a fire hazard.
Dude if I could, I'd hug you right now. Thanks!
Did you record with a commercial airline headset? Ladies and gentlemen thank you for flying United today. 😂
Thanks for the video I was able to find and reset defrost switch. I am very thankful it saved me $640.00 for replacement.
Easy fix worked for me. You saved me a trip to Lowes and hundreds of dollars!
Thanks! You just saved me the hassle and expence of getting a new fridge. Did your fix and it started right up.
OMFG I just fixed my Vissani fridge and BAM turned on like a dream. You are the man ✊✊✊✊✊✊
I'm going to look for that first... thank you for taking the time to make this video !!!
You're a life saver @Michael Powell, your video saved us. You're the best. I don't usually subscribe to appliance repairs channels but you deserved a subscribe 👍🏿 Keep up the good work.
Technicians that work on refrigerators know where to look for these timers. That's why if you know how to read a wiring diagram you won't have trouble finding it.
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DUDE! I just got a new refrigerator it was a display model so it was cheaper great fine really..... Got it home and broke the plug so got a new plug.....then nothing i when from top to bottom on it couldn't fine nothing THEN i watch your video OMFG there it was so after being tired and fed up I ran to the refrigerator unscrew the backing next to the compressor and BOOM!! there it was the relay switch thank you very much
To all my friends out there:
I have a Kitchen Aid fridge 20+ yrs old and it wouldn't cool. It even stumped the repairman. Try rebooting like a computer; UNPLUG, wait 10 minutes, and plug back in. It worked for me! Additionally, you can turn defrost dial as this video demonstrates. Good luck.
Already saved my butt on two occasions. Great tip. Thanks a lot Sir!
I had the same issue and came across ur fix and worked like a charm. Thanks for the info
Just had the same problem! I had the reset switch in the same spot. Your are awesome! You saved me from losing all my food. It worked just like you said. Stupid 1 year old fridge came back on. My model was FFPT12F3NW. The back looked just like yours. My only question is; "Why wood you need to reset the switch? What caused the fridge to do a shutdown? I never lost power here and all my outlets are properly grounded?
Thank you!!! I didn’t want to have to call and stress my husband while he’s out at work! Haha thank you for this!👍🏼
I'm a single mother on social security with a child in high school with very little resources ty. For sharing this video
Nobody cares you're a single mother or collecting social. Stop using your bad choices as a badge of honor.
Thanks a million.
I followed your instruction and it worked.
your video has saved me time and mony
God bless you
Thank you for this, really helped me out. Was freaking out that a Fridge less than a year old.would just stop working like that, I thought the major components in the unit failed. But to see that it's something small like this. I believe the manufacturer should have informed the buyer about this in case something goes wrong. The fridge is less than a year old, so I don't know what caused it to be stuck in defrost mode and wouldn't come out. I hope the defrost switch just malfunctioned and that it doesn't need to be replaced.
And did it keep working???
@@alan4sure No unfortunately, it had to be replaced. I called up the store where we bought it. And they replace it in 10mins.
Thanks bro, helped save a fridge full of food and a lot of trouble with the leasing office.
Sounds like you are on the moon talking to NASA 😂 thanks for the video it is helpful
This helped me solve my fridge problem. Thank you.
I have an Avanti fridge and this one made mine turn on. Thanks man! Now i have to buy groceries again...