How can I fix my Amana Refrigerator? ?

Question

I have an Amana fridge that is not cooling properly. It stays below freezing in the freezer only on the coldest setting and the fridge part keeps things barely cool. I can not even possibly have a repair man come out here as I live WAY out in the bush (meaning 2 hrs from most appliance repair places) I need to get this fixed and don't know where to start. Please be courteous with your answers. Thanks

Answer 1

  I'm not sure of the model, but if you have a thermostat for each side, I would consider replacing the one on the fridge side.

  Also, if this is one of those "self defrosting units" then the possibility is great that the heater element is staying on, which means a stuck switch in the system.

  It is also possible the freon has escaped and only part of the system is working, and in that event a service call will be necessary.

Answer 2

for Refrigerator Repairing and Troubleshooting try checking the source

Answer 3

you may try to clean off all of the coils under the fridge mate, and it may be that you may need to add refridgerant also to even out the temps.

Best of luck to ya oi oi oi

Answer 4

Is the compressor running constantly or very seldom?  Could the evaporator be frozen over and not allowing cool air to circulate?  Is the fan in the freezer running?  If the compressor is running continuously and there is not an air flow problem, it's probably low on refrigerant due to a leak.

Answer 5

If your freezer is still cold then the defrost heater is not staying on.  Most likely your fan in the freezer is not working or defrost system is not working.  If you open the freezer and hear a fan on with the compressor running, then your fan is ok.  If the compressor is running and no fan noise, then you need to get a new fan.  If the fan is running then most likely you have a defrost problem.  For the time being, just unplugged the unit and remove the back wall of the freezer section.  With the back cover removed look at the evap coils.  If they are covered in frost then your defrost heater is not coming on.  You can take a hair dryer and defrost the coils or leave the unit unplugged with the doors open for 24 hours.  If you do have frost built up then there is a problem with the bimetal switch, heater, or defrost timer.  Good luck, hope this helps

Answer 6

There is usually a fan that blows the cold air from the freezer side to the fridge side, it has probably gone bad. You can go on Amana's web site and check out their parts list to identify it.