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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 01:21 pm |
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jwj2357 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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I HAVE AN Amana fridge sn: 9905103333 model# bx21vl. Bascically the compressor seems to come on for a few minutes then kicks right off. the temp is about 60 degrees inside the fridge. i have tried moving the adjustment for the t-stat to the max and still the same thing its 8 years old ??? is this a compressor thing. i vacuum in the back on a regular basisso????
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 01:49 pm |
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Do you have a clamp-on amp meter? Test the current draw at the compressor.... possible failing run winding or run capacitor
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 01:57 pm |
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jwj2357 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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what should the current be? should i remove the inside of the freezer to get at the evaporator coil? is that where it is?
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 02:08 pm |
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you will be at the rear of the unit, compressor area.... I do not have a wire diagram, but there will be a blue or orange wire to measure at the compressor, wires into the start package .......Starting current could be up to 12amps. start for 1-2 seconds then drops to 1-2 amps. run...(start winding then to run winding) Maybe someone else has a wire diagram with correct wire colors.....
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 02:32 pm |
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I don't know what the difference is, but there's (2) Wiring Diagrams for that model depending on if the BOM/Manufacturing Number is: P1321503W L OR P1325002W L Last edited on Sun Aug 10th, 2008 02:32 pm by RegUS_PatOff ____________________ The new repair forums==> http://appliantology.org RegUS_PatOff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPAY2LsKVEw my video production: “Easter Seals Walk With Me” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EBiLyYXMiA |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 03:27 pm |
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jwj2357 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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it is using 1.3A running. does go to 12A at start up, compressor takes a few minutes to run though. im on a black wire should be the hot wire. believe the white wire is the neutral.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 03:28 pm |
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jwj2357 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 03:44 pm |
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Amana BX21VL P1321503W L Technical Information Amana BX21VL Service Manual
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 03:53 pm |
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jwj2357 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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should I check the evap coil? is it in the freezer comp? the compressor is still running @ 1.3A the freezer seems like its ok, its cold and the fan is blowing inside the freezer
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 04:00 pm |
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jwj2357 wrote: ... the freezer seems like its ok, its cold and the fan is blowing inside the freezer... aahhh.. should've mentioned that in your first message... The Temperature Control is for the Freezer. If the Freezer temperature is OK, the Compressor won't run. The Evaporator Coils may be frosted/clogged (Defrost problem) , take a llook. Last edited on Sun Aug 10th, 2008 04:13 pm by RegUS_PatOff ____________________ The new repair forums==> http://appliantology.org RegUS_PatOff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPAY2LsKVEw my video production: “Easter Seals Walk With Me” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EBiLyYXMiA |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 04:13 pm |
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jwj2357 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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removed the cover in freezer, no frost on coils from what i CAN SEE. WHAT DO YOU THINK, CHECK THE PIC THE FREEZER SEEMS TO BE WORKING THOUGH, IT SEEMS TO BE BLOWING COLD???? Attachment: 08-10-08_1406.jpg (Downloaded 11 times)
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 04:16 pm |
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OK if it was right after a Defrost Cycle... Check it again after a few hours... Does the Fridge Light turn off when the Fridge Door is closed (not just pushing the switch) Last edited on Sun Aug 10th, 2008 04:16 pm by RegUS_PatOff ____________________ The new repair forums==> http://appliantology.org RegUS_PatOff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPAY2LsKVEw my video production: “Easter Seals Walk With Me” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EBiLyYXMiA |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 04:29 pm |
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The refer is up and running? how long did the amps. take to go form 12amps. (start) to 1.2 amps. (run)? Set your cold control to factory setting, get a good thermometer and put it in the freezer section.....should be 0 to plus 5 degs. Did you unplug and then plug the refer back in within five minutes of each...The unit will not start with ' high head pressure' I.E. the refrigerant system has to balance out equally on both sides of the compressor.......... the compressor will try and start but shuts off on the thermal overload.....
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 04:30 pm |
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jwj2357 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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YES
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 04:33 pm |
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jwj2357 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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PROBABLY A MINUTE?? DID NOT REALLY CHECK, WAS NOT RIGHT AWAY. RUNNING NOW @ .9a
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 04:40 pm |
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jwj2357 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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MIGHT TAKE A WHILE TO GET TO THAT TEMP IN THE FREEZER. ITS AROUND 30 RIGHT NOW. CANT MAKE SENSE OF THIS ONE. THERE WAS SOME ICE NEAR EVAPORATOR IN FAR LEFT CORNER. CONCERNED THAT THIS MIGHT BLOCK VENT IN FRIDGE ABOVE.???? THERE DOES SEEM TO BE AIR COMING OUT OF THE DAMPNER IN THE FRIDGE AT TOP CENTER
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 07:10 pm |
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jwj2357 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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the light does go off when the door is shut. the freezer did get downto 5 degrees. will check the fridge in awhile.
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