20 Most Recent Amana ABB1921DE Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Questions & Answers

if clicking off and on I would say . the relay is working but the compressor is not starting . if comp will not start ( no cold ) the fan by the comp runs when the comp runs / but if comp does not start the fan does not know .. if comp runs the lines one is small and other is larger . the small one gets hot enough not to touch.it . not hot no cool . I think you have a compressor problem .. **** hope this helps . get back with me .. //mm

Relax, some people exagerate was all I was saying.
Anyhow, go to a good parts store and ask for a Supco EDT (Electronic Defrost Timer) replacement as they are more reliable and not much difference in price.

OK, lets try a couple of things before you run out and buy a new unit. On that unit I believe the defrost thermostat is on the front bottom of the unit. Turn the little dial til it clicks and tell me if the unit kicks on.

Hi,

Check out these tips...they can help you figure out what is going wrong withyour refrigerator

Refrigeratornot Cooling or Fridge not Cooling

How to Defrost Refrigerator DefrostTimer Problem

WaterRunning in refrigerator from Freezer

Refrigeratoror Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold
heatman101

Hi,

Many times a freezer and/or refrigeratordo not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many otherthings that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing thencheck out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...

Check out these tips that I wrote about that... it is a great place to starttrouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then callinga repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay
Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold

heatman101

the ptc overload relay on the compressor is bad and needs replacing unplug it off the compressor body and get an exact replacement for your model

Some times It's just the compressor relay, attached to the compressor where the wires connect, that would be your simplest fix. Just unplug the refer remove the back bottom cover, remove the cover over the compressor wiring connection and pull off the slide on Relay, shake it and if it rattles, It's bad. Good Luck

I have a top freezer configuration. I adjusted the two dials because I was trying to save some power because the refigerator was only beling used on the weekends. However the next weekend the the inside tempwerature was warmer than room temperature. After removing the back panel and vacuuming the coils, i plugged back in and it got cold but a few hours later it warmed back up. It has done this twice and I have left it unplugged because it was not needed. is there a possibility an automatic deforst cycle is stuck?

Hi,
There are a few reasons why the refrigerator part will not cool...here are a couple of tips that will help you to figure out why the refrigerantor is not cooling...

Refrigerator not Cooling or Fridge not Cooling
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3662945-refrigerator_not_cooling_or_fridge_not

How to Defrost Refrigerator Defrost Timer Problem
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3771673-defrost_refrigerator_defrost_timer

heatman101

Hi,
The compressor is bad....

As the weather is getting warmer for many people their freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...

Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4024657-refrigerator_condenser_coil_cleaning


http://www.fixya.com/support/r3885294-refrigerator_troubleshooting

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4023749-refrigerator_compressor_start_capacitor

heatman101

the damper door vent is not opening fully if at all between the refrige and freezer compartments,it can freeze up from condensation or if controlled by a motor the motor can be bad its behind a plastic grille

May be possible but most likely electrical, turn it on for 1 minute, listen for any clicks, turn it off, feel the compressor, if it is seized it will be warming up, if cold the problem is electrical quite likely the thermostat.

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about that..

Check it out here...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4024657-refrigerator_condenser_coil_cleaning

heatman101

that is most likely a relay. Does the unit get cold while running?

I would suggest replaceing the overload/relay w/capacitor .
Pt # 67005560 . This piece , easily plugs onto the side of the compressor . If you replace it now , since it is already burnt , it would save you the trouble of replacing it later , when the compressor will not restart . It will happen again , due to the burning .

We have all types of parts and accessories for your Amana refrigerator. Just contact us at:

http://www.fixya.com/repair/d499389-accurate_appliance_repair_service with the Amana model number that you posted on this blog and we will get the correct seals out to you asap.
You can call us from 7 AM until 9 PM CST so call when you are ready to repair this unit.
We look forward to working with you. Thanks, Ella

7 would be coldest setting on this unit, they have some air channeling upgrades to help solve this issue