Refrigerator Not Cooling - How to Check the Timer
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- In this video I show you how to troubleshoot a refrigerator that is not cooling. The defrost timer is a common part to fail when you have a no cool fridge. Frost and Ice build up and air cannot circulate into the refrigerator section of the fridge. So basically the freezer works, but the refrigerator does not.
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RIP marine. Thank you for your service and helpful videos.
I had no idea. I just started watching his videos. How did he pass?
Why do we loose so many good people so Young. I just Clicked on the subscribe Tab and decided to check out the commentary which a subscriber mentioned the demise of this knowledgable man. RIP .
Hi Bill this is Dwayne I have a Magic Chef refrigerator top freezer the timer will make a full cycle but once it does it will not click on to continue a fresh cycle I put a new timer and it and it does the same thing the only way it will start back up is to click it one time
This guy is awesome. It is sad to see that he passed away. I didn't know him. I just discovered his videos today. However I can safely say that the world lost a really good dude. RIP Bill. Thank you for your help.
VCVortex wow that is sad
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Did he died
Dang R. I. P.
@@petunialinton520 that is my question also.
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Here's his obituary...this is messed up...just found his videos and they're awesome...RIP good sir.
Bill, you are a good man! I have the exact Frigidaire top freezer fridge. My problem is the top freezer does not get ice cold. I think my problem began when I shoved a large item in freezer and closed freezer door. The freezer door did not close fully, it was ajar by about 1/4 inch. I didn't notice it for about 2-3 days later. Noe, I can't keep ice cream or make ice in an ice tray. Help! After watching one of your other videos, I am thinking it might be the defrost timer. Should I just stick a flat head screwdriver in it? Turn clockwise or counter clockwise?
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Thank you for a deed well done! May God bless your family and for being helpful when here on earth...
I've watched a lot of your videos now you're really smart dude haven't been able to fault not one of your videos all true and correct information after searching TH-cam for a while I finally found someone who knows what they're on about lol
Joel Belah one of the best.. unfortunately, Bill passed away 3 months after this video posted. :/
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@@sunshine3914 what??!! omg so sad😭
Should we be unplugging the fridge before doing these repairs? Not sure if you mention it in your video…
frig not getting cold and not iced up , But freezer is cool and that's where my food is now!! HELP HELP , fans working also
Oh boy! Our Whirlpool refrigerator model number GB2SHDXTQ01 quit cooling (60degrees), but the bottom freezer seemed to be functioning okay. We thought by morning that would be a different story. So, we transferred all the goods to the basement refrig and freezers that night. The next morning when the wife first got up she commented the Kitchen Refrigerator was cooling normally again like in the lower 30s. HA! All that work going up and down the basement stairs. I told her the Whirlpool still isn't trustworthy. I originally purchased a start relay and capacitor quickly because it takes days by mail to receive them. By todays observations, the compressor runs so quietly, but I feel a sight quiver through holding the door handle when the compressor shuts down (built in compressor shock absorbers movement). Any suggestions? This is a great video, thank you!
Hi Bill. Just wanted to thank you for all of the helpful videos that you post. I had a bad start relay and a bad defrost timer. Fixed them both for $30. (Decided to try 3 n 1 since old upright freezer). Again,I just wanted to say thanks for helping us fix these appliances economically. Your videos are very detailed and insightful. Hope you make some cheddar from advertisements here. Kudos.
How did u troubleshoot defrost timer
sir i will just ask how much is the timer cosr for samsung refrigerator?is timer expensive?
could you make a video on how to bypass a defrost tstat? great video by the way! temporary purposes only! thanks!
Hey Robert, I agree with you and Bill - only for test purposes, but here is how one would bypass a defrost thermostat.
Locate the defrost thermostat which is clipped on to the evaporator and is about the size of a $3 stack of quarters and has 2 wires coming out of it.
Quick side note, a defrost thermostat is simply an on/off switch based on temperature. So, I think about it like this...the switch once activated by temperature gives the electricity a path to go from one wire to of the thermostat to the other wire.
So, to bypass a thermostat (**unplug the fridge first!)!you'd simply cut the thermostats 2 wires, strip the wires, and wire nut them together and plug in your fridge again. This in effect 'tricks' the fridge in to thinking that it has a closed thermostat (I.e. Heater on condition).
Note: be sure not to clip the thermostat wires too close to the thermostat itself as you'll need enough wire slack to reinstall the part after testing.
But, you can see why this would be a dangerous situation if you were to leave these wires connected because if the defrost timer were in defrost mode, it would stay on regardless of the temperature. If the defrost timer happened to stick in defrost mode, you'd be lucky if the heater burned out before burning the house down.
+Andy Fulenchek thanks for the info. but I would still like to see it done!
So your basically putting the wire nuts together on the heater side? Correct?
+Robert Munguia no, a single wire nut that will connect the 2 wires where the defrost thermostat was before you removed it.
Question: If the manual defrost timer malfunctions and the clock inside quits turning while in defrost 20 min cycle won't the defrost thermostat kick in and open the connection shutting down the heater, and therefore preventing overheating damage? Of course the refrigerator will not function any longer, but at least the freezer heater coil will shut down
I didn't know he passed. I'm really sad to know this. He's way too young! I was about to ask him a question regarding my fridge. 😔😪
No he didn't. Man
Thanks for the info.
What is going on if refrigerator seems cold enough but freezer will not freeze cold enough for frozen foods?
I’ve checked the heater, works fine.
Thanks Bill,you saved me alot of money that l don't have right now! Haha.
I just tore my fridge all apart on Easter. I checked the relay, cause it keeps clicking. So I checked it with a meter he said if it beeps it’s good. I looked and shook it, a small rattle but nothing was to bad. Took it apart and everything looked clean. So I put it back, eventually it clicked,still not freezing. They want 50$ for the part.
A lot of great information. Thanks brother!
yes Sir thank so much love to know more about working fridge /refrigeration you are very good helping me to know more about fridge its a big help thank you so much
This video was very informative!! Iam very sorry for the loss to his family .
Maybe throw a amp gauge on it so you can see the heater element working and kick off thermostat...
Bill you better joint the Dollar Shave Club.. :)
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Your making no sense
My fridge is cool but it’s not freezing. And the fridge is basically room temperature
Thanks for the video, your fridge is remarkably similar to mine which makes it extra helpful HAHA. It looks like my timer is finished and was stuck in defrost mode. Additionally we had some milk go bad recently so I'm wondering if the timer has been working intermittently.
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Yes very sad .. I could tell this is a Real Good Guy !!!
( And so right on in teaching me about this problem
I 've looked everywhere my Refrig defrost etcetera !! )
Hello l have a problem with my bosch system no frost the refrigerator is not working and the freezer is perfect working help me with the trouble shooting please
Thanks Bill I was about to bypass that defrost thermostat . Peaceful transition Bro
i got a frigadare top freezer 18 cf it rund compressor running fans running no cold nothing the timer works replaced the thermostat in the freeer next to the coils still nothign the thing was 2 years old first it was freezing next to the coils then now this its sat for the last year im out of clues i did also replace the compressor switch even thos i herd it kicking on
Freezer barely gets cold and defrost element won't get hot. Defrost timer works.
Best explanation on TH-cam. Thanks
Good information here .Thank you. Freezer froze up twice .The second time I cleaned and made sure drain hole is open.Then I checked the heater for continuity and coil it checks out fine.I have never heard any sizzle or dripping noises coming from the freezer.I will mark the timer and follow your instructions to see if I have any glow and noise. Woohoo we have splash. Looks like Im getting a new timer. AWESOME>>>THANKS AGAIN!
What would be the Normal temperature in the freezer when thing are working good
I noticed a while ago that the pan underneath is never filling up with water any more. The fridge isn't cold and there's one spot in the freezer that's frosting up bad but the rest of the freezer isn't that cold. It's an older Amana freezer on top fridge. Thanks for any suggestions.
Probably has a refrigerant leak
Thank you Bill great information.
I have twin samsung refrigerator, the fridge suffer from ice in evaporator after 5 to 6 days, all sensors are okay (evap, cabine and ambient) the fan works as well.
Is this fan responsible for defrosting in twin refrigerator? and should it be replaced only if it stopped working or are there other signs that necessitate its change?
Try to find technical documents for your specific model. You may have a heater or just a fan for defrosting. Temperature sensors (thermistors) may have continuity but still, be "bad." You need to measure the resistance of those sensors and compare it to what's written on the tech-sheets, because they may be showing the wrong temperature. And that will make the defrost cycle too short. If your model uses the fan only, it could be too "weak" to move enough air for defrosting purposes.
@@Your-Self Thank you! there is no heater for this model, just a fan and the Temperature sensors (DA32-00066H) which has been already change. I tied last week the fan motor of the freezer fan (since it's the same motor model), but unfortunately yesterday the door display temperature started Winking as usual at 3°C and the temperature inside the fridge was about 18°C. Can this be a failure in the mean card or the voltage supply which results a weak to the fan?
@@mrdarho4718 Dual evaporators refrigerators are very sensitive to all changes, and it may be difficult to get it just right.
The defrost sensor must be placed on the evaporator "inlet" and face the evaporator, not the wall. (INLET is where the small diameter copper tube merges into the large tube, so attach the sensor to the large tube)
Defrost water maybe not draining very well, if you have the older style "duck-bill" drain pipe.
The evaporator plastic cover may be cracked or not sealing very well, letting extra humid air where it's not supposed to go.
The fridge door rubber gasket may be warped or cracked, letting too much air inside as well.
What is the model number of your fridge? Maybe there is a hack to extend the defrost cycle.
And, if nothing helps, the last resort would be to replace the motherboard.
@@Your-Self Thanks, here is the link for the video, I made, that Summarizes the problem th-cam.com/video/BgDvckWUwfQ/w-d-xo.html
Mr Darho this is European Samsung, and unfortunately, I can't find any valuable tech-info on this unit.
By default, the temperature is set for 3 C... press on "Fridge" button a few times to increase the temperature to about 5 or 7 C (after you manually defrost the evaporator). By setting the temperature higher, the compressor will run less and give more time for defrosting. You can also call Samsung and ask them for a "code" to increase the defrost time (defrost without heater means that the fan runs while compressor rests, so make sure your fan continues to run for a while, after compressor stops).
If your new defrost sensor was frozen, it may be compromised and needs to be replaced again.
If Samsung tells you to replace the motherboard, I'd replace the board and the sensor together.
THANK YOU!!! I manually turned defrost timer and my fridge came to life :) I ordered a new timer wont be here for a week :( Do I just keep turning it to keep things cool for now? confused
Will putting a 10hours on a 8 hours timer cause the same thing?
I put a new timer in and didn't do nothing. Still have frost issues
This dude is a beast
Great video about the defrost timer to add to my DIY library.... Also, I think I am having the same problem where the bottom fridge compartment is not cold...I just ordered the timer from ebay, and I can't wait to get my hand on it.... Thank you for sharing this knowledge.
If you have a Whirlpool fridge and the refrigerator timer comes with a black wire I am reading in almost all advice columns that the black wire goes on terminal #1. A very few people indicate it for terminal #2. My question is if one puts the black wire on the wrong terminal would it damage any component of the fridge? Thank you.
This video was so helpful, especially the side explanations. Very comprehensive and helped me to understand how the freezer/fridge connection actually works. THANK YOU.
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Hi Bill, I live in Canada and I need defrost timer. I have maytag fridge. Where can I get parts for this thing.MTB1894ARS
Samsung RS263TDPN refrigerator, Freezer wont cool, fridge side is working, no frost formation on freezer or fridge coils. Sir what do you think the problem is?
At 6:25, you mention that there is a possibility of fire if the defrost thermostat is bypassed. Has this ever happened? I find it scary that if I go on vacation and some malfunction equivalent to a manually-bypassed-defrost-thermostat condition occurs. I checked my circuit diagram and they have a 72degreeCelcius thermal fuse in series with a 384Ohm heater element which I think is driven from some transformer. It is a Japanese brand 237 litre net capacity, 240VAC and 580mA draw. I can sleep at night ... on vacation if the lockdowns ever get lifted. Appreciate the tips.
How do I know which prong to connect the black wire to? The diagrams are confusing.
Awesome video. Thanks so much.
Hey I have been strugling WITH that PROBLEM. Til I saw your video I could find OUT was the timer the problem...WOW. You are amazing....Thanks you..!!
My problem is that freezer is not cold on my Frigidaire top freezer refrigerator. The fan is blowing in top freezer. I did the turning the defrost timer with a flathead screwdriver. No help. However, I can hear hum noise coming from back of fridge. Any ideas?
thank you ...
Its the Current that 'flows' NOT Voltage . Voltage (difference) is 'present' across a 'resistant component' and provides the 'electromotive force' that 'drives' the Current through the Resistance 'presented' by the component.
My problem with Frigidaire is freezer is blowing cold air but not freezing an refrigerator compartment is not cooling everything checks fine I just reset the thermostat timer like on this video so gonna see if that’s going to work also my light bulb shut off for no reason doesn’t look blown out
thanks' for all your videos Bill, those are helpful, you are with God now, thanks for everything and blessings for for all your family. thanks, thanks thanks thanks,,,,
I have a 2-door Hotpoint fridge and it had stopped cooling for some reason a few months ago, so I stopped using it. But I would like to fix it. I plugged it in today. The compressor is working, is a little warm when you touch it but no cool either in the freezer or refrigerator. I don't remember I had a defrost issue with the fridge.
Not sure where to start and what to check. Can you suggest some steps to check this fridge as to what the problem might be?
I cant find the fucking defrost timer
I have an ARISTON HOTPOINT refrigerator that does not cool at all. I can hear the compressor running but that is all.. Any suggestions? LLOYD
Hi I have a problem whit Kenmore 500 series spin to slow I chenge the tub copling I replace clutch kit including the electronic part end calibrate the machine end still not working
Thanks will try have a KitchenAid buddy I bought from told me too unplug for 2 days but will try your way first wonder light reset the same for KitchenAid
Great Video.. I'd like to ask, does the defrost timer constantly make the ticking sound as it works ? Or does it go on and off ?
Idol my fridge is working making ice very fast but when shut off to defrost it wont come on again i wait for an hour but never come on but when i watch this video it should be only 10 minutes to defrost then after it will turn on again.. please reply me even little explanation please .. Thank you
Your lighting is coming in dark can't see it
The video helped me a lot. My freezer wasn't working at all. There was frost but no cooling and the fun wasn't turning on but when I tried to adjust the timer slightly as in the video everything went on
Hi Bill , i have an Fridgemaster MTRF179A Model and in this model i cant find thermostat timer Nor i can find evaporation fan , the dialing cooling knob is just a simple switch , Am having only freezer but no cool air , Yes the ice bit thicker may be not defrosting and could you please help -Thank you
How nice looking at this video cause I’m having this kind of problem. It’s being almost 10 hours that I unplug the unit and it’s defrosting. Tomorrow morning I’ll fallow ur advise hoping my 5 year old refrigerator will go back like it was. Thank you so much
MR BILL so my situation" Frigidaire like yours.. freezer working refrig not cooling. I advanced the df timer and every thing came on.. fan, compressor, and blowing cold air to refrig. Left for a week vacation came back freezer working compressor on no fan refrig not cooling.. advanced timer again but this time all it did was turn off the compressor no fan no refrig cooling Do you think it is DF timer?
I put a thermostat in my freezer and it would stay at around 50 then up t 70 one time it went down to 28 in the freezer section so I guess it is something to do with the cycle. I will try to do these. I tried to push the light switch that closes the door and hear the motor tun up, but do not see nay actual temp control in the unit. just a board on the door. luckily I had a dep freeze to use as a backup nut I guess a new mini frig is in the works. why waste money on a new repair
I have a Kenmore and the freezer and fridge is not getting cold enough. Do you think my coolant is low and needs to be booted up?
Why is the fridge. compartment dial not working?
We have a Whirlpool 30" 18 cu.
The other day I noticed that the fridge compartment wasn't cooling.
I can here the fan running but, there is no cold air. Whenever I move the dial to recommended setting or cooler, nothing happens.
The fridge is about 15 years old and has never been cleaned underneath or in the back.
Our son is suppose to clean this every 2 years and, he has told me several times he did do it. I am wondering if he is telling me a lie!? Could this be the problem?
GOD bless and thanks a lot.
Update: I also noticed the freezer dial clicks when I move the dial but, the fridge dial doesn't click at all. If I turn the dial all the way up, the fan shuts off but, when I turn it down it comes back on just no cold air.
Awesome video, Bill and thanks so much for your knowledge.
Shit I killed my freezer. Fan won't turn on anymore after I used dryer to expedite defrost of noisy fan from anothervyou tube video.
Freezer fan blowing cool air but not freezing food or water. Whirlpool top freezer 13 years old.Condenser coils are clean, door gaskets seal good, compressor is not hot and food in freezer real cold but, water in ice tray will not freeze.
The fresh food department is cool and not cold.
Please help!
Awesome video. Thanks so much.
thanks Bill , I been watching your video for almost three year on appliances. you are very excellent on your explaination.
Can you help me on my fridge i replaced the compressor and themperature control so the unit work but it gets on defrosting two times for days what's wrong on that thanks
Where else might this timer be located? Mine is not in the fridge behind the light panel. Its not on the side of the fridge. Could it be in the back?
my Refrigerator is not working right my freezer is cold but my frig part is not cold does it have a reset button on the back the fan is working but the frig part is not getting cold it was at first now its not
Every thing turns on what could be the problem put in a new defrost timer and nothing
Bill my freezer is not cold enough to freeze all fans are working heater working what's going on
Hey how would you test the thermostat..?let me know as soon as posible..ok..?
😁 a freind of mine has this issue and You may have comfirmed my first prognosis. You explained this very well and easy. not all tech jargon and fancy. instead clear enought for anyone to understand.
THANK YOU.
Just reading a repair manual for a Maytag. If the temperature control switch is turned to maximum cold it will keep the door closed which allows cool air to enter the refrigerator section. It will cause maximum cold to freezer only. Possible this will be common to other manufactures.
Hey all! I am best friends with Bill’s brother widow Tina. It’s amazing all of the love and support that everyone continues to give this amazing family!! ❤❤❤❤
Hi Bill I had my first service call with the refrigerator was not cooling the refrigerator is an Old GE 1975 refrigerator No Frost unit. If it is no frost what does that mean?
Hey Bill enjoy your vids is that a jeep your working on i just did a 95 yj .
After i checked the timer as you have described-> first turning one round in clockwise direction -> the fan and compressor got turned off -> then waited to see if the heating coil works or not.. i could not hear any sound of water or see the coil.? now how can i know that the timer is ok or not.?
What if the fridge is cold but the freezer is not ?
Wow that's what you do when someone asks you a question . you give me a like .?
Bill, I have a Hotpoint CTX21DABRRWW fridge. I've replaced the relay on the compressor. Freezer compartment is cold and fan blowing. Lower fridge is not cold at all, no fan blowing, no air moving. I can't find the defrost timer on this fridge at all. Do you know where I can find the defrost timer on this unit?
My fridge looks like this one . What is the problem when the freezer is not freezing?
Great video.... Let me tell you why.... so, the other day I replaced the heater element in my Frigidaire (GLRS263ZDB4) side-by-side refrigerator. It took 4 days to get the replacement element, IT SEEMED LIKE FOREVER. Afterwards, I let it run overnight and everything was fine.... it worked great. Wanting to make sure that everything was going to be fine for more than 7 hours, I opened the freezer section and put pressure on the thin metal cover that covered the cooling coil in the freezer.... BUMMER... I could tell that frost was building up behind it again. I removed the 4 screws for the cover and saw that the top portion of the coil was very frosted, the bottom half looked good. Not having any experience with this repair and not sure that the heating element was working, I saw another video telling you that you had to press the refrigerator door switch three times to engage the adaptive control for the coil defrost. I tried that a few times and BLAM.... NOTHING.... NOTHING AT ALL. So now, I'm questioning my repair. I see your video an hour later and it says to press the refrigerator door switch five times, not three and SUCCESS.... THE COMPRESSOR QUITS RUNNING, AND THE COILS, WITHIN A MINUTE ARE COMPLETELY DEFROSTED. So now I'm relieved that the repair was a success.... now hopefully the Defrost Thermostat and/or the Refrigerator Adaptive Defrost Control won't go bad... at least any time soon.... THANKS AGAIN.
I'm saddened to learn of this great guy's death.... Damn! God Bless Bill!
Although I’ve ordered a new defrost timer, because it’s fairly cheap, after sending it into defrost mode and standing there with the freezer door open for about 15 minutes, I can’t say I heard water trickling in the back, like I just did the other day, long after my problems began. Perhaps, I need to stand there longer. Still, as the defrost thermostat is also fairly cheap, I may go ahead and order one as, I hate shipping time, particularly since some places will charge you for USPS Priority and don’t bother shipping until a few days later, so you’ve lost a full week or more. Plus, I’d much rather do this type of work during the weekend, when there’s a bit more time.
I’m just learning about my refrigerator, due to the problems I’m having but, my impression is that, other than the refrigerator being at least 15 years old, I think that it’s possible that having water drip down from the freezer, since that line where it is supposed to drip was blocked for so long and then things getting really worse when it got very humid during the July 4th week, causing a lot more water to come into the fresh food compartment, I wonder if it’s possible that water got into the defrost timer and just ruined it. After all, it’s pretty much right back there, where the water was coming down.
Also, I’m kind of glad that I don’t have a side-by-side. I get the feeling that the less solid state something is, the more it is prone to fail and, from what I’ve seen, those seem to operate by opening a flap to move air from the freezer to the fresh food area.
By the way, I don’t know about anyone else, but I love to hear the sound of the defrost timer as I turn it. I like the clicking. Could do that all day.😆
I might need that my display is bad I ordered a new board but I believe my compressor keeps shutting off and not cooling to temperature I hold buttons to reset. I need to ohm compressor and may need reley not sure yet
Thanks for making this video it's a great video it seems like diagnosing the part that needs repair is harder than actually repairing the part.
Can you buy a bad timer I think the one I bought is bad 8:52 8:52
Good question. I bought two new timers, one is for a backup. The first new timer I plugged in, started the freezer working and then stopped after a half hour. Checked again with water containers, and they keep freezing solid, then start thawing. Has me stumped ! Will plug in the backup and see if that works better.
Amazing video. Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏
my no frost whirlpool is not freezing in the freezer my food is melts and my ice cream
A friend gave us a microwave Hamilton Beach and then suddenly no longer heats the food. Any help will be much apreciated, thanks!!!
Hi there, I am 2 years late by your question date so here is an answer for all who might look in the future.
Back in 1984 we purchased our first microwave, $170.00 which was a good chunk of money. After a couple years it failed so I went to a repair shop. $150.00 to look at it plus at least two hours of labor and parts. I declined their most generous offer as a new microwave was much less in price.
Took the oven home and into my garage. Pulled the cover and in the front right top corner there was a reset button. Depressed that little puppy and had a great microwave for fifteen more years.
On some appliances there is a photo, (light), sensor. If activated it will be an emergency stop situation, usually on appliances which have lasers internally. Some have a pressure switch which if not made the tool will not work, ensures the cover is in place.
Bill, great channel. Have Kenmore top freezer that was not adequately cooling. Replaced defrost timer. The freezer is now between -5 and +22, fridge stays +43. Checked thermostat as you showed and it works. Fridge lives in garage in Florida but we had nights in the low 30s. Help appreciated-also fixed the sagging door.
What if its both the freezer and the fridge not working? I noticed that it turns on again when I hit the reset button in the back on the bottom. You think its still the defrost timer?
My problem is that my fridge and freezer go warm and when I just barely tap the thermostat it will start running again and cool both sections again. A day later it will be warm again. Is this the defrost timer or the thermostat?
Anyone know how to bypass the timer my timer's wired are fried
I wanted to ask you or any one else about converting one of these electronic defrost timers to a mechanical one. It seems the Frigidaire I have has had a lot of trouble with the electronic defrost timers. They want almost as much for the timer as I gave for the refrigerator. I happened upon a video of a guy who claimed you could do this. The video was a couple years old and he did not respond to anyone. So I was not sure if he is full of B.S. or if he was serious.
The fridge I have is close to 10 yrs old. Funny thing when it gets hot it freezes up. It will do it in winter months but not as often. Perhaps it may be low on freon ? I bought one of those thermostats and clipped it to the coil. I was going to replace the heater coil but then you said to push the light switch in 5 times and that would force it into the defrost mode. I did that and it worked. That was kind of cool watching the ice just melt away. I suppose I could just push the light switch two or three times a day. Instead of buying new parts.