Hi GeneL56,

Per the last information you provided, it is possible that the problem is a bad thermostat or a bad adaptive defrost control board.

Next time the compressor would not run with insufficient temperatures, try to tap the thermostat knob. If the compressor will start, replace the thermostat. Otherwise replace the ADC board (inside the control box).

- The thermostat Part number: 2210491

Gene,
Here is the full update. I had received the control box and installed it, (as mentioned earlier) and with the control set at at the warmest setting the fridge stayed at or below 30 degrees. I checked everything and it was all as it should be, so I called and told them they must have sent me a bad unit. I now have the second unit installed and am having a similar issue, I am now at the warmest setting and again at 30 degrees.
When I had the original part in I could reach in and smack the control box, and the dampner would then close, so I had figured that the original problem was with the dampner. So while I was waiting for the replacement unit to arrive, I installed a new dampner motor and actuator (the cylinder thing that turns) thinking that would solve the issue. It didn't and with the old box/new dampner I still had a sticking open issue. Not sure what to do next.
Thanks
Brac

For Brac;
Seems like a wire problem. I would take each connector apart and spray with a non-resdue contact cleaner and also look for a bad pin on all the connectors.

This is a relatively young french door style Amana unit. I read through the replies here, and I couldn't find one that applies to mine. No defrost timer, as this one has an electronic control system. The freezer is just icy, but the fridge is warm. The compressor runs almost continuously. The coils arn't frozen, and ventilation isn't blocked. Cool air is not coming out of the vent at the top of the refrigerator compartment. The meat tray, with its own little vent, still was pretty cool.

This is actually the second time this has happened. The first time, I unplugged the unit, made sure the compressor area was clean, and interior and exterior vents were clear, and so on. After plugging back in, it was fine for three or four weeks. Once again, fridge was warm, freezer was fine. And once again, after being unplugged for a time to clean and check, it seems to be fine again.

I bet this isn't the last time the problem will show. Maybe the flap servo to the fridge compartment is flakey? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!



The model is:

AFF2534FEB

I can feel when it is letting air through, however I wanted to be sure so I used a set of test leads and 120 volts to make sure it operated properly.