Defrost Timer Kit - 120V 60Hz R0131577

Hi Frank, Thank you for your question. This would be a preset timer. The defrost timer is an electro-mechanical timer that operates a set of contacts that control both the compressor circuit as well as the defrost heater circuit. Most timers will activate a defrost cycle every 8-10 hours of compressor run time. This normally occurs about once every day or two. The defrost timer will normally terminate the defrost cycle after 20 to 30 minutes and the compressor and fans will start again. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hello Ken, thank you for writing. Using a multimeter, the defrost heater can be checked for 29 ohms, the defrost thermostat is closed at 20 degrees and lower, it opens at 50 degrees, the defrost timer with refrigerator running, should be turning, you can usually see the internal gear turning through a sight window on the side of it. It can be turned by hand to the defrost cycle and it should send 120v out to the defrost circuit on terminal 2 of the time and it should come out of defrost and back to running the compressor after about 20 min. The Defrost Timer Kit is part PS2167006. 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.

Hi Jim, thank you for your question. When you are having temperature problems in your fridge, there are a few parts that could cause the issue. You can use a multi meter to test most of the parts. Make sure you cut power to your appliance before doing any repairs or tests. First you should test your defrost thermostat. Place the thermostat in ice cold water for 2-3 minutes after removing it from your appliance. It should be reading 0 ohms to be working correctly. Another part to check would be your defrost heater. Remove it from the appliance. It should be reading anywhere between 0 - 50 ohms to be working. You could check your temperature sensor. To find the correct reading for this part you will have to refer to your tech sheet that comes with your appliance. You can usually find this tech sheet behind the bottom grille of your fridge on either the right or left side. These are the most common parts that cause this issue in your appliance. So it is suggested you check them first. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

Hello Gary, thank you for your query. The defrost timer usually activates a defrost cycle every 8 to 10 hours of compressor runtime. This normally occurs about once every day or two. The defrost cycle will normally terminate after 20 to 30 minutes, and the compressor and fans will start again. If this is not the case, then you may need to replace the defrost timer, part number PS2167006, to fix the issue. We hope this information helps!

Hi Mike, Thank you for your question. If the coils in your freezer are freezing every couple of days , there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the defrost heater, the defrost thermostat, the timer and the door gasket. If the door is not sealing correctly, then moisture will get inside the refrigerator and frost will form when it cools. We hope this helps! Good luck with the repair!

Hello Mike, Thank you for the question. The timer is part of the Adaptive Defrost Control Board, PartSelect Number PS2004546 located by the condenser at the back of the appliance. If the appliance is still running normally then the Start device and capacitor shoudl be fine. Sounds like the Control Board is defection. I looked up the part and it is listed as No Longer Available/Discontinued. There is no part substitutions listed. My suggestion here would be to call the manufacturer and see if they can provide you with a substitution for these part numbers. Hope this helps!

Hi Joe, thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model and would recommend checking the condenser coils and making sure they are clean and free of frost. If the issue remains, the problem might be with the condenser fan motor, part number PS395284, the evaporator fan motor, part number PS11738465, or the compressor kit, part number PS2580804. We hope this helps, good luck with this repair!

Hi Rick, thank you for reaching out. According to our research, you may need to check the following parts to fix this issue: freezer door gasket, part number PS11738515, and evaporator fan motor, part number PS11738242. We hope this solves your problem!