[mikey]

Need help for figuring out what replacement parts to buy. Side by side freezer is icing up, leading to poor cooling. Various websites indicate a defroster thermostat is probably the culprit, but I have a choice of purchasing just a new thermostat for about $25 or an entire thermostat / heater kit for about $55. My owners manual only shows the thermostat, so would I be wasting my money on the additional parts? Or, could I possibly need to replace the heaters, even they do not show up on my manual parts' list? Thanks!

[PS Staff - Sheila]

If the fridge is not defrosting it can be one of three parts.

There are two that you have mentioned the other is the timer.

The timer is located in the fridge side around the controls or at the back of the fridge around the compressor.

There is a knob that sticks out the timer that you can turn using a screwdriver.

By slowly turning this you can manually put the fridge in the defrost cycle.

If there is a great amount of ice build up it will take awhile to see this start to defrost.

If you have defrosted the fridge then let it run until the fridge reaches operational temperature.

Here is a picture of the timer.




Here is a picture of the defrost heater and thermostat.

[mikey]

So, if I can force a defrost cycle in the freezer by using this timer, and it works, then I should be replacing only the timer, correct? If it doesn't work, then I should plan on purchasing and replacing all three items? Thanks!

[purefct]

You're probably on track, but my freezer is frosting and icing, but it looks to be due to a poor seal on the door. Just a thought ...

[JaniceSand]

Refridge and freezer not cooling, freezing up in back of unit, help what do I need to do and what part do I need to purchase to fix this ongoing problem. Janice.

[purefct]

When you say it's feezing up in the back, do you mean in the back of the inside? I'm no expert, but the first thing to do is remove all items (put in a separate fridge if possible, or a cooler with ice), unplug the fridge, open the doors, and let the entire unit thaw out for a few days.

If you're lucky you just had an ice blockage causing furhter problems. When you turn the unit back on after a few days I recommend setting the temperature a little lower and watch to ensure you have the fridge and freezer cold enough, but not too cold.

If it ices again, see if someone recommends a better possibility, have a pro come out and replace parts, or buy another fridge!

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JaniceSand
First thing to do is go back into the Refridegeration section of this forum and use POST NEW TOPIC to start your own thread,
Make sure to add your Model Number and a description of the problem
There are many here who will help you as I am off to the lake for a couple weeks

Here is a good site to get you started troubleshooting
Refrigeration Help Section, Fridges, refrigerators, not cold enough, frost free problems and how to test, noisy fan motors, clicking on and off compressors, door gaskets

[mikey]

Janice, I just got back on line and saw your posting. Mine was freezing up only on the inside of the freezer section, so I replaced bot the heater element for defrosting and the timer as noted in the photos above. You'll need to use your model & S/N to search for the proper parts to fit your unit. I received great service ordering through PartSelect and my unit has been woring fine since replacement of these components.