20 Most Recent Frigidaire FRS26R4A Side by Side Refrigerator - Page 8 Questions & Answers

I had this same problem this morning, but now I don't .......so here is how to fix it
pull the fridge away from the wall
UNPLUG IT!!
at the bottom you will see a small panel that can be removed to expose the somethin-or-other mechanism.
look for a rubber tube about 1/2 an inch in diameter and pull it away from the pan it is attached to
I had to clean the gunk out of the botom to free up the passageway for the water to drain
I used an air compressor, but the air wasnt flowing all the way through the tube
now look in the bottom of the freezer and you should see some kind of panel or grate that exposes the cooling thingamajiggy
take a flash light and lok int there, I bet it is solid ice
I poured hot but not boiling water in there to melt the ice ( with a homemade funnel)
I also took the hair dryer to it.
When that melts it should expose the drain hole
pour some hot water down there
if it drains...problem solved.
if not....sorry dude,as you can tell, I am not a technician :0
Hope this help
Cheers

NOTE: This
is a multi-solution answer since I don't have all the tech from your question to pinpoint your problem
But the solution is in here generically, if you read and study the solutions very,very carefully.
Check Temp inside freezer. It has to be down to about 10 or 15 degrees
This can cause slow ice making if its too high even tho its freezing everything else at 25 degrees
See if water is in icemaker.
Pour water in Ice Maker and wait to see if it ejects.
If it ejects thenyou need to replace water valve in rear bottom of fridge(Its the part that
attaches to water line out of wall)
If it doesn't eject then it is a faulty Ice Maker.
If its leaking same part needs replaced.The water valve at the bottom rear of fridge
First I would check the fan in the freezer. Listen to see if it is running
It moves air to the ref from the freezer
Then check to see if freezer control is turned WARMER, which makes the Ref. colder
Also if it is getting drinking water to the door but not to the icemaker (or vice versa) Then you need to replace
the water valve at the bottom rear of the fridge. It is a double valve and one side is not working
Also this might be a common Defrost problem, Ice
is not being melted by the defrost system.The fan can't blow through the coils into the fridge.
Take out back panel of freezer to check for ice buildup. The coils should be clean.
There are three components to a defrost system- a heater,heater thermostat, and a timer unless you have a defrost electronic card.
Its best handled by a Technician but you could possibly do it by taking your model number to the nearest appliance parts store and asking for the parts. They are mostly located in freezer ,behind back panel on freezer coils.except the card which is usually located in ref The parts store will have info
Also check fan undernearh Ref in the rear
Clean condenser coils underneath
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Check Temp inside freezer. It has to be down to about 10 or 15 degrees
This can cause slow ice making if its too high even tho its freezing everything else at 25 degrees
See if water is in icemaker.
Pour water in Ice Maker and wait to see if it ejects.
If it ejects thenyou need to replace water valve in rear bottom of fridge(Its the part that
attaches to water line out of wall)
If it doesn't eject then it is a faulty Ice Maker.
If its leaking same part needs replaced.The water valve at the bottom rear of fridge
First I would check the fan in the freezer. Listen to see if it is running
It moves air to the ref from the freezer
Then check to see if freezer control is turned WARMER, which makes the Ref. colder
Also this might be a common Defrost problem, Ice
is not being melted by the defrost system.The fan can't blow through the coils into the fridge.
Take out back panel of freezer to check for ice buildup. The coils should be clean.
There are three components to a defrost system- a heater,heater thermostat, and a timer unless you have a defrost electronic card.
Its best handled by a Technician but you could possibly do it by taking your model number to the nearest appliance parts store and asking for the parts. They are mostly located in freezer ,behind back panel on freezer coils.except the card which is usually located in ref The parts store will have info
Also check fan undernearh Ref in the rear
Clean condenser coils underneath
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It might improve if you set the temp colder but not under 0 degrees, which would waste electricity

Also check fan undernearh Ref in the rear
Clean condenser coils underneath
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The evaporator coils frost up in normal use and every eight hours or so the entire unit shuts down and the defrost heater comes on to melt the frost. This cycle last about 20 minutes. The melted frost drips into a drain pan and through a drain tube to the drain tray under the freezer/refrigerator where it's evaporated by the condenser fan.


Your drain tube may be stopped up with ice at the upper end because it drains too slow because it's stopped up at the lower end in the evaporator pan under the unit at the floor. It can get dust and mold in it. Once you get the ice out at the top a little pressure with a turkey baster will usually clear it out. Flushing it out with hot water and clorox may help.
Make sure it drains quick enough to prevent refreezing. . The drain should be located below the evaporator coils on the inside of the freezer at the bottom of the rear cover.

36-42 F in the Fresh food section.
-5 to plus 10 degrees in the freezer except during defrost. Then both sides are warmer.

Hello, Thank You for using FixYa. I will be helping you today.So ice is forming in the ice chute and on the bottom of the ice bucket?

The only thing that I can see that would cause that is a broken freezer door light switch and possibly the power going through the adaptive defrost. Broken or fused to cause the power to come on when the door is closed...Click Here=> FRS26R4A I blieve i can help you with this if you are willing to work and communicate with me, Thanks Sea Breeze

This is one of three issues. First when it is on do you hear a Click sound from the back of the unit and another click within a few seconds. If you hear this and no loud humming sound it is should be the start device. Another way to check for this is to unplug the unit and take off the bottom back panel (usually 1/4 in driver screws for cross tip). Once that is off you will see wires going to the side of the compressor into a little box(start device) on the compressor. Look for any signs of blacking(burnt marks). If you remove the metal clip holding the start device it should pull off. If it sounds like a baby's rattle when you shake it, its toast.
Part Number: 218721119

If these checks seem to be ok it is most likely a seal system issue and must be fixed by a Federally approved Technician.

If the Compressor is not making any noise and is cold to the touch then it could be a Defrost Control (240554502) or Refrigerator side Temp Control(5304482075)

My first guess would be the solenoid where you hook the water up. They usually have a plastic housing and, would probably not drain completely. If not, check hoses that run from the valve to icemaker, They will probably run up the back, or just inside the back. It's also posible that the solenoid broke or is stuck open and could be overfilling ice tray.
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There filter canister may have broken also;
Filter housing froze up and burst I had to replace this unit after a repair by the local appliance repairman. The thermostat/ damper control failed and the refrigerator section of a side by side froze up.

As far as installing this unit it goes as follows.
1.) You may want to turn off the water supply to the unit just as a safety.

2.) Remove the two screws holding the unit to the back of the refrigerator.

3.) Disconnect the two lines noting which one goes where. A simple pulling of the hose connection sleeve ( pull toward the hose ) will release the hose's

4.) Reverse the process and turn the water back on. Check for any leaks and re-attach to the back wall.

Hi,

Check out these tips...they can help you figure out what is going wrong withyour refrigerator and why it is not cooling

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It's in the freezer section behind the access panel. towards the top of the evaporator. usually at the top of the evaporator clipped to the line.

Here is the link to your units parts drawings....however the model number posted is not complete.
Click on the link http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/FRS26R4A?pathTaken=modelSearch&prst=0&shdMod=FRS26R4A

To find your complete model number

Link for all appliance model numbers.

After you have clicked on the link below....

Just to the right of the "search" tab click on "help me find my model number"

Just click on the model of your choice In either video or image presentation

Click on the link http://www.repairclinic.com/Appliance-Parts

Keith

Most Likely part 23 listed in this photo=> FRS26R4AB0 Control Panel Component's Click Here=>
240554502 Adaptive Defrost Control Board

The next most likely is=> 5303918255 Defrost Heater and Video
Look for any signs of the adaptive defrost board having burn marks, not always show burn marks on back or front but if appears to look OK Try the vidieo tutorial in link below. Best return policy I have seen. Here=> 240554502 Defrost Control Board Kit
If you have other questions please ask and rate this solution, Thanks, Sea Breeze

Hello,

On this model check the fill tube behind the ice maker it will frost over.

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Some regulator dont work or placed wrong place.

it is possible u got some surge voltage or low voltage and that could fry your compressor.. your fans could be running but no comp. you might check the start relay on the comp. ok.

The condenser fan in the back near the compressor comes on when the compressor comes on. The fan motor is the likely problem. It is easy to replace and inexpensive. Here is a link that should help Condenser fan replacement Spin the fan blade by hand or listen closely when it is making the noise to isolate it.

Now if the fan is not the problem and the noise is coming from the compressor, the compressor will likely need to be replaced. This is hardly ever worth the cost of the repair. You would be better off buying a new unit.