Why is my side by side refrigerator not cold enough?
If your side-by-side refrigerator isn’t as cool as it should be and frost is forming in the freezer, a failed defrost sensor could be to blame. This DIY repair guide shows how to replace the refrigerator defrost sensor, also called a defrost thermostat bi-metal.
What to do if your refrigerator is too warm or too cold?
If the main compartment in your refrigerator is too warm or too cold and adjusting the temperature controls doesn’t seem to help, first vacuum the compressor and condenser coils. If they aren’t cleaned a couple times a year, the refrigerator won’t be efficient.
What should my freezer resistance reading be at 0 degrees?
The multimeter should measure around 63,000 ohms when the freezer temperature is at 0 degrees. If the freezer isn’t at 0 degrees, check the chart on the tech sheet for what the resistance reading should be for the temperature of the freezer. If the thermistor resistance reading is off by more than 10 percent, replace the thermistor.
When does the defrost sensor trip on a refrigerator?
The refrigerator defrost sensor-also known as the defrost bi-metal termination thermostat-trips when it detects that the temperature of the evaporator is getting hot enough that it might overheat. When the defrost sensor trips, it shut off power to the defrost heater.
If your side-by-side refrigerator isn’t as cool as it should be and frost is forming in the freezer, a failed defrost sensor could be to blame. This DIY repair guide shows how to replace the refrigerator defrost sensor, also called a defrost thermostat bi-metal.
The multimeter should measure around 63,000 ohms when the freezer temperature is at 0 degrees. If the freezer isn’t at 0 degrees, check the chart on the tech sheet for what the resistance reading should be for the temperature of the freezer. If the thermistor resistance reading is off by more than 10 percent, replace the thermistor.
What to do if your defrost refrigerator won’t cool?
If your defrost heater doesn’t show damage, follow these steps to test it: Unplug the refrigerator. Unplug the heater from the wire harness. Put the red multimeter lead on one of the heater wires and the black meter lead on the other.
The refrigerator defrost sensor-also known as the defrost bi-metal termination thermostat-trips when it detects that the temperature of the evaporator is getting hot enough that it might overheat. When the defrost sensor trips, it shut off power to the defrost heater.
