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Amana Refrigerator freezer not freezing
If your Amana freezer is not freezing even though the fridge section may still feel cold, start by checking a few common failures that cause the freezer not to get cold. The evaporator fan motor is the top culprit because it moves cold air across the evaporator coils and into the compartment; if the fan is seized, noisy, or not running the freezer won’t freeze. Next look at the freezer door gasket for tears or gaps that let warm air in. A faulty condenser fan motor can also reduce cooling by failing to move heat away from the condenser. Less likely but possible causes include a bad control board, a defective temperature control thermostat that won’t call for cooling, or a failed start relay that prevents the compressor from running. These parts are common repairs and usually straightforward to test or replace. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact replacement parts and step-by-step guidance for your Amana freezer not freezing.
01 - Amana Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor
The evaporator fan motor draws air over the evaporator (cooling) coils and circulates it throughout the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Some refrigerators have more than one evaporator fan motor. On refrigerators with two evaporators, there will be an evaporator located in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments. If the evaporator fan is not working, it will not circulate the cold air in the compartment. If this occurs, the refrigerator may still get cold, while the freezer will not get cold or vice versa. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective, try turning the fan blade by hand. If the fan bla...
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02 - Amana Refrigerator Door Gasket
A freezer door gasket should form an airtight seal around the appliance's frame to keep the cold air in and the warm air out. If the door gasket is twisted or torn, gaps can form that will allow warm air in, resulting in the freezer not freezing properly. Inspect the door gasket for any damage and replace with a new one if necessary.
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03 - Amana Refrigerator Temperature Control Thermostat
The temperature control thermostat directs voltage to the compressor, evaporator fan motor, and condenser fan motor (if applicable). If the temperature control thermostat is not working properly, it may prevent the freezer's refrigerant system from running. To determine if the thermostat is defective, rotate the thermostat from the lowest setting to the highest setting and listen for a click. If the thermostat clicks, it is not likely defective. If the thermostat does not click, use a multimeter to test the thermostat for continuity. If the temperature control thermostat does not have continuity at any setting, replace it.
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04 - Amana Refrigerator Control Board
Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first check more commonly defective parts. If you have determined that all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board.
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05 - Amana Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor
The condenser fan motor draws air though the condenser coils and over the compressor. If the condenser fan motor is not working properly, the refrigerator won’t cool properly. To determine if the fan motor is defective, first check the fan blade for obstructions. Next, try turning the fan motor blade by hand. If the blade does not spin freely, replace the condenser fan motor. If no obstructions are present and the fan blade spins freely, use a multimeter to test the fan motor for continuity. If the condenser fan motor does not have continuity, replace it.
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06 - Amana Refrigerator Start Device
A start device, like a start relay, works in conjunction with the start winding to start the compressor. If the start device is defective, the compressor may sometimes fail to run or may not run at all. As a result, the freezer won't be able to freeze. To determine if the start device is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity between the run and start terminal sockets. If the start device does not have continuity between the run and start terminal sockets, replace it. In addition, if the start device has a burnt odor, replace it.
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07 - Amana Refrigerator Inverter Board
The inverter board controls the power to the compressor. The main control board monitors the temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer compartments and sends signals to the inverter board. The inverter board varies the compressor speed depending on temperature change and run time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fridge not cooling but freezer works — what causes this?
Refrigerator not getting cold — what should I check first?
How do I test the evaporator or condenser fan motors?
How can I tell if the start relay or compressor is bad?
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