If there is ice build-up in the freezer you may need to replace the defrost timer.
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Replacing your Amana Refrigerator Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz
Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Fridge too warm | Freezer not defrosting | Freezer section too warm | Will Not Start
This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator.
This part works with the following products:
Amana, Maytag, Kenmore, Whirlpool.
Part# WP67001036 replaces these:
AP6010261, 12566301, 12566303, 67001036, 8170840
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Average Repair Rating: 4.0 / 5.0, 9 reviews.
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Ice Build-up in freezer
We have a bottom freezer refridgerator that kept having ice build-up in the freezer. We thought it was being caused by people (kids) not fully closing the freezer door. The ice build-up was really thick especially behind the rear cover. i defrosted the freezer about 3 times and it kept happening. We replace the timer (PS2065577) and have not had a problem since. The timer is actually in the refridgerator compartment , but controls the defrost cycle in the freezer.
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Dave from San Diego, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Freezer cold, refrigerator warm
For the timer, I removed the upper light panel in the refrigerator with a screwdriver and the defrost timer is just plugged in. Easy fix, however most websites were saying it was located down by the kickplate. The thermostat was I think was te real culprit of my problem. I removed the back plate of the freezer after removing the pullout drawers. It just took four screws. The vent/grill just pops out if squeeze it to one side and slide out the other. Then swivel out door. Note that I do not have the ice maker installed in mine so yours may have a another step. I unplugged the refrigerator at this point and grabbed my blow dryer. I melted all the ice that had formed on condenser. The thermostat is located to the right of the fan. Unclip old thermostat and snip wires with enough slack to attach new one. Attach with wire nuts, reclip and start moving in reverse back to the beginning. 7days and no problems!
The part was an exact match to the old one and the instructions from your website were all I needed to complete this repair. My wife thinks I am somewhat of an appliance genius now. Could not have done it without you...thanks
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Robert from Lincoln, NE
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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timer gave out, so it caused the fridge to freeze
took out manual to locate area's that needed repair, it was quick and simple .. would like to thank you for your assistance with ordering the part and the follow up's .. I will definately use you again.
my freezer kept icing up and the light switch was broken
I carefully took the clear plastic piece out of the top of the refrigerator. I removed two screws, unsnapped the white plastic cover and unplugged the old defrost timer and plugged in the new one. I then replaced everything in reverse order.
Follow your parts diagram, I removed the nut screw from the light in the refrigerator. Removed the light cover. Removed the temperture control knob. Remove the damper control cover. Slid the light assembly forward. Pulled out old defrost timer, replaced with new one. reversed assembly order.
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Daniel from Louisville, KY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Frost inside freezer and not cooling refgr.
I replaced the timer defroster 2/13 and until today,2/18 the refgr was cooling properly. now there is frost in the freezer and the refgr is not cooling. I will defrost it manually. If anyone has had this problem I would appreciate your help. My email is jlmassey@cebridge.net. Thank you.
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James from Eastland, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Evaporator coil in freezer compartment freezing up.
Removed control knobs cover in refrigerator side of unit using phillips screw driver, unplugged & removed old timer and installed new one in reverse order. Installation was easy and since the article suggested this was is the fix 2/3 of the time, thought I had it made......not! Worked fine for about a week when it did it again! T-Stat is the problem 1/3 of the time and I just ordered that, hope I'm now at a 100 % fix?!
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Gary from Abbeville, AL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Water leaking and freezing on Freezer Floor, bottom freezer
We followed the instructions in the video! Excellent step by step. The hardest part is prying the console off, located in the ceiling of the refrigerator. The other tricky thing is to be sure the belt that operates the temperature control is lined up properly when putting everything back in place. There is a larger notch that has to line up with that larger opening on the belt. Definitely keep the video available as you install the part and remove the sections in the same order as the video. Couldn't be easier!
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Louise from HAVERHILL, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Walt
August 12, 2017
Just replaced the defrost timer and turned on electricity and refrigerator doesn't come on. Lights work., but compressor won't come on. What should i do?
Hi Walt,
Thank you for your inquiry. I would suggest testing both the run capacitor and the start relay on your appliance. Both of those parts are directly attached to your compressor. Disconnect power to your appliance and the remove those parts. Test them both with a multi-meter to see if they are still functioning. If they are both still working, you may have to consider contacting a certified technician to come in and have a look at your appliance. Good luck with your repair.
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John
July 7, 2022
My refrigerator is running too cold and freezing food
Freezer works fine
Ice maker works fine
Have had timer replaced
Have had repair person out again and he says its a valve/switch letting in too much cold air
For model number KBLA22KMSS
Hello John, thank you for your question. We find that when a fridge is running to cold, it may be the Defrost Thermostat Kit PS2003451 that may be the issue. We have a video for you to access. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
The fridge sección, freeze all my food, it's to cold, if i replace this part ,could be fixed, i think the freezer seccion on the bottom still working good, what i suppose to do, i just don't want to waste my money if it's something else... thank for your help.
For model number ARB2205CC
Hello Salvador, Thank you for your inquiry. I would check your defrost timer, defrost heater and defrost thermostat. You can test the parts with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, there are YouTube videos available to assist you. Good Luck with your repair!
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Rob
December 11, 2019
How do I test the defrost timer to see if that is the problem with the fridge being warm but the lower freezer is cold
For model number PBB1951GRW
Hello Rob, Thank you for the question. Here is a link to a page on our site for testing Defrost Timers. Hope this helps!
https://www.partselect.ca/Refrigerator+test-defrost-timer+repair.htm
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Ruth
January 15, 2020
My freezer no longer defrosts. How can i tell if i need to replace the thermostat or the timer?/
For model number ARB2217CSR-PARB2217CS1
Hello and thank you for writing.
You would have to test both parts to establish which one is defective.
here is the link for testing the timer PS11743439 :
https://www.partselect.ca/Refrigerator+test-defrost-timer+repair.htm
To test the thermostat PS 2003451 you do need a multimeter and do the following:
Set the function selector switch on the digital multimeter to its R x 1 scale. Plug the red test lead into the red jack, marked "VmA" -- volts milliamperes. Plug the black test lead into the blackjack marked "COM." Attach the test probes to the terminals on the thermostat.
The LCD on the meter will display “0.000” if the cold thermostat is in the closed position. The defrost thermostat should be in the closed position when cold. Check to be sure the thermostat is opening at the correct temperature by placing it in water and slowly heating the water. Defrost thermostats are designed to open between 40 degrees and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The preset temperature is stamped on the thermostat. When the thermostat opens, the meter's LCD will display an “O.L.,” indicating no continuity through the bi-metallic switch contacts inside the defrost thermostat. If the thermostat does not display an “0.000” when cold or an “O.L.” when hot, the thermostat is bad and needs to be replaced. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.
What is the defrost/compressor timing on this defrost timer you are selling? In other words how long is the run cycle and how long ins the defrost cycle?
PartSelect Number PS11743439
Manufacturer Part Number WP67001036
Manufactured by Whirlpool
For model number DRS2660BW
Hi Rich, thank you for reaching out. Usually, after every 8 hours of compressor run time, the defrost timer, part number PS11743439, activates the electric defrost heater. After 33 minutes of defrost cycle time, the timer restores the circuit to the compressor. We hope this information helps!
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This part is snapped onto the top portion of the evaporator. The thermostat sends temperature information to the processor. The defrost heater must be replaced when replacing the thermostat.
Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS11743439
Manufacturer Part Number: WP67001036
