Refrigerator Circuit Board Repair

Whirlpool Refrigerator Control Board W10310240A.
Maytag/ Whirlpool control boards are a common problem in these fridges. The control board is busted when the display lights are flashing, the ice dispenser door is flapping between open/close position, there is a clicking noise and the compressor starts for a second then shuts off, possibly
the refrigerator is constantly clicking or beeping.
This board may be the same in your - Amana, Maytag, Kenmore, KitchenAid, or Jenn-Air refrigerator.
Link to parts kit:
www.ebay.ca/it...

[@bgregg55]

Adding circuit boards with cheap Chinese components was the best thing that ever happened to the appliance maker's bottom lines. I remember that we used to keep our appliances for decades.

[@neufies]

This video was fantastic. I followed the instructions to repair my 12 year old Whirlpool Gold fridge. I ended up having to change all 8 provided capacitors - I was getting nervous after trying with 5 swapped out, and then 7-yikes! But with a little patience, it was a piece of cake. Thanks, from a fellow Canadian 🙏🇨🇦

[@markmls2180]

Excellent video, I fixed my Kitchen Aide refrigerator model: KSCS25INSS01. American home shield's repair contractor replaced the inverter but that did not fix the problem , so he gave up. I then found this video, made my own repair and now my fridge is working fine. I bought a solder kit on amazon for $10.00 and had someone help me with the solder sucker. The work took about 1 hour and I have very limited mechanical skills.

[@sivakumaranr5598]

Thank you so much. I just fixed my Maytag fridge motherboard. Exactly like yours and same issue. It works very well. I ordered the parts from eBay the link you posted. Thanks again , saved lots of money. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jean-francoisdouville7643]

Thank you so much!!!! I was thinking about changing the whole control board until I saw your video. Ordered the capacitors at the place you recommended and was fortunate to have a friend able to change the capacitors. I got them all changed, put everything back together.... and now the fridge is brand new again!!!! So thank you again for your video....and for the funny part at the end where you are enjoying a cold one!

[@mrbill2380]

I rarely comment on KZbin, so please understand you have motivated me to take action and sincerely thank you for sharing this information. You made it very clear exactly what needed to be done and shared valuable information that I wouldn’t even have initially thought to look up, and then saving me time to do so! I was able to order the parts and install them using your instructions as a guide, and now the KitchenAid refrigerator is back in operation. I ordered two sets of replacement capacitors, and taped the next set on the rear of the refrigerator because having them means less than an hour to fix the controller board!

[@wally6193]

If you replaced the caps with quality brands like Panasonic, Nichicon, UCC or Rubycon you won't have to replace them again. JUst make sure you use high temp versions (105*C) and they will no doubt outlast the fridge.

[@user-fq4zc6ou3i]

Capacitors have a shelf life, if you leave them taped to the back of the fridge for years they probably won’t work when you go to use them.

[@trevorlucier5148]

I had this problem with my fridge after having my power service switched over and figured it was the control board. I inspected the board for anything obvious and saw a little moisture underneath the 25v 47uF capacitor. So I researched it and came across your video. I checked the cap and it was OL both ways. I changed the capacitor which I got at a local electronics supplier for $1.19. CAD. I had found a board on Amazon for $247 CAD so even if you include gas to get it I’m still way ahead. I did pick up all the caps for $10.05 just in case but only needed the one. So I have the others if I need them. Thank you to you and your video for saving me at least $220.

[@philvarnas9589]

Thank you sooooo much. I fixed my Maytag thanks to you. The capacitor which was the culprit for me was a 10uf 50 volt radial. Total cost $0.19.

[@darrellbryant3666]

Hello question for you before you fix the all that did your freezer still freeze and frigerator still work?

[@philvarnas9589]

@@darrellbryant3666 nothing worked. The interior lights still worked, that was it. The front panel would light up when pressing any button.

[@darrellbryant3666]

@@philvarnas9589 thanks so much

[@philvarnas9589]

@@darrellbryant3666 good luck.

[@alimahdi632]

Hi Marmalade ... I do not think so saying " thank you " is enough to share such useful and informative content. Honestly, you save me from purchasing a new fridge or ordering a new control panel. Today I just bought 47MF and two 10 MF, after changing the two 10MF, the fridge is working fine. My next project to change the water filter and the ICE maker is not working, I will wait for you to create a new video about this to do that,,,,, :) ,,, Many thanks again.

[@leonardkolpak9607]

Replaced all 8 caps. It worked like a charm - thanks.

[@claywills9015]

The "job well done beer" was a nice touch

[@CanadaVietnam]

This video is fabulous, I followed it and fixed my fridge perfectly. Thanks so much!

[@Dontleavemedimi]

I'm currently jumping into the component repir universe sir and I have noticed that if you are going to upgrde your board you might as well replace the relays...and thanks for pointing out the longer lead being positive.One other thing I have seen is a feller add heat with a heat gun to the capacitors and they came back to life if only for a short while.

[@georgec7798]

I repair these boards all the time and every time I remove the old capacitors I test them and let me tell you, most of them are bad including the small ones so replace them all before the small ones cause a problem to your new ones. The only one that doesn't have to be changed is the biggest one on the board because every time I tested that one it was almost like new

[@briangaulton9625]

Great video! I ordered the capacitor kit referred to in this video and it brought my refrigerator back to life! Some advice....do not buy any open box items from ebay as I did amd get scammed on the entire board. I ordered the kit after seeing this video...wish I seen it first. Thanks again...saved me 2 grand lol

[@Ben-no9fn]

Thank You so much, u saved me minimum $600. I used ur link but deliver was going to be about 3 weeks and I couldn't wait that long so I screen shot the end of it video where u show the parts that came in ur kit and I was able to go to an electronics shop and pick up all the parts for $9.40. Just a tip for ur subscribers that may not be able to wait 3 weeks. Thanks again, excellent video.

[@gblandizzi]

Ben, is your board model W10310240A? Can you please list the capacitors you have replaced ? Thank you!

[@a.j.girardin7813]

Thank you. Quite helpful. However, I would suggest that you put the video showing what the trouble symptoms were at the beginning rather than the very end. I did have the exact same symptoms in my failure, but it would have been comforting to know right from the start of watching your video that your repair was going to fix my problem.

[@garybouwman2157]

Had that irritating flapping sound from the ice cube door. Based on this and other videos, I looked at the control board capacitors and did not notice any issues. I ordered the capacitors anyway but in the mean time simply cleaned the contacts using electrical contact cleaner. It's been a week so far without the flapping issue. Edit ... And on the eighth day it started again. I changed the capacitors as per the this video and works so far. Thanks for the video. Edit #2 ... The replacement C13 capacitor was exactly the same specs but failed within 2 hours. Replaced the C13 capacitor with the old capacitor (I think it was C12 - 35v 680uf) and seems to be working again. Maybe I got a bad capacitor, or the specs were not actually the same. It was a Panasonic cap so I thought it should be good.

[@allamerican6094]

Thank you.ive never done electronics before,but because of your video,i saved a ton of money.thank you,thank you.

[@darrellbryant3666]

Hello question for you did your freezer still freeze and frigerator still work without all the repairing?

[@T-warf52]

Thank you i changed four 10mf 50volt capacitors on my control board i got the copacitors off ebay for $5 and it fixed the refrigerator.

[@atomicfuze]

Those did it for me too

[@advanceapplianceltd]

good job mate

[@jacobdunnam727]

Thank you so much for this video! I have it a try bc I didn’t have anything to lose, and I fixed my fridge for a few bucks instead of having to buy a new one yet!

[@ThePlowGuys]

Awesome help Marmalade. I replaced one that a commenter (Barry Fence) suggested and the fridge came back to life. I still ordered the set from E-bay so I will be ready the next time it goes. Thanks a lot for posting it really helped out a BUNCH!

[@markhandrahan4520]

Did my cap repair yesterday. The two larger caps of the first set you replaced had ruptured on 2006 Maytag fridge. Replaced those and it came to life 12 hours after the first fault appeared. Didn't have to unload the packed fridge and freezer. Whew!

[@darylstephens4429]

Awesome video with great instructions, much appreciated! Ordering my repair now

[@kentdixon5716]

Very good video, exact same problem, was going to buy a new control board but now, Lol electronics not my strong suit, mechanical no problem, I think I will order those parts, thanks for posting!!

[@johnnygearpin7596]

Thanks a ton. just ordered caps and hoping for the best. Really appreciate you posting this. Cheers and I owe you a cold beer!

[@Beaches_south_of_L.A.]

Next time you do rework add some solder before desoldering. The factory solder has a higher melting point than the stuff you have on your roll. Adding your solder will lower the overall melting point making it much easier to desolder.

[@Fantomaxe]

Thanks for the pointers and Clues , very helpful.

[@rickmarchand5786]

Thanks for the post! Followed your advice and got our fridge back on line ! Perfect.

[@garyz9907]

Damn! Wish I saw this yesterday. I ordered a new board for $220. Exact same issue you were having at the end...

[@juans6639]

You switched to to a larger "Soldering Iron"..NOT a soldering gun. Holding those Elecrtrolytic Capacitors with a Vise grip is a NO, NO. You might end up squeezing them to hard causing the Electrolyte inside to leak/damage the capacitor itself. Looking at the control board I was able to see the components which make up the switching power supply and it's full bridge rectifier or Voltage regulator. Those capacitors dry up, thereby causing the problems. I am a retired bench technician.

[@orchidqueen9007]

Great video I have the whirlpool and having problems best video

[@70Grande]

Thanks, bud! Just saved me at least a couple hundred bucks!! Much appreciated and good luck to you.

[@mbresowar3556]

Nice work. I was just talking to guy who repaired a flatscreen tv with a capacitor issue.

[@MarmaladeBlackwood]

Thanks Buddy...The guy I bought the repair kit from was telling me about the low quality capacitors that are being used in Modern electronics, its sad because a good quality capacitor is only a few cents more to buy .

[@bobsoft]

@@MarmaladeBlackwood That board has quality capacitors (Japanese). I am wondering if they are being run at the max voltage 50v, causing the failure.

[@atomicfuze]

I just fixed my fridge thanks to you! I’m so grateful for you posting this video.

[@darrylstamp6038]

Thanks so much! I just followed this tutorial and was able to fix my fridge that hasn't been working for a month. Cheers from Newfoundland.

[@bobsoft]

I am repairing the same board from a friends Sears Kenmore. I found that C45 (50v 10uF Elna capacitor) beside the microprocessor was the failed component. It was measuring 32 ohms with the ESR meter.

[@heelspurs]

Mine is the same board. I hear the ice cube flap only once when i first plug it up, but the lights do the same (light up only when a button is pressed). I bought a replacement board and it does the same thing. I checked the capacitors on both boards in-circuit with a multimeter set on 200k ohms and I can see all capacitors charging up on each board at the same speed. (they'll max out either at "infinite" (OL) resistance or to any resistance in the circuit that's parallel to the capacitor. Smaller ohm settings charge the capacitor up too quickly to OL to see it the effect. All this indicates it's not the board in the back, but in display control board in the front, but its caps check out too. Small SMD caps charge up too quickly to watch them accept charge and are more likely to have parallel resistance, but you can at least check that they are not shorted.

[@dannylaurendeau9422]

I want just to clarify, I got the same problem before when I see this video and I replaced all capacitors everything works perfectly.

[@robertbenavidez7164]

This is a very well informed video, but maybe next time include how you determined that the parts you replaced were bad? & how you determined that?

[@kentdixon5716]

Thanks also for the parts info, very much appreciated !!

[@jacpost5923]

excellent video. Thanks for sharing

[@ramoncolumna1438]

thank Sr everything is working perfect after the repair .

[@mygarden365]

Thank You.

[@kenbagwell8551]

Very cool! And I thought I was a stud by replacing the board for $150.

[@wally6193]

WOW, this ebay guy is making a killing on his parts kit. You can buy all the parts from Digikey(with shipping for probably $12).

[@danc2014]

But you have to know the parts to buy if you did not have a kit.. So now with this video you do and the location and how to find the board.

[@wally6193]

@@danc2014 yes of course and I understand not everyone has a degree in electronics, I do. But anyone can read the numbers on the side of a cap, then call digikey and say I want the same, they will assist you in making sure you get the same values and send them to you. I'm not blasting this guy for making some cash, nice little gig if you want to do it. But he should have also offered up the list and values.

[@wally6193]

I'm curious what brand of caps were on the board, or did they even have a brand name on them. The final cap you changed looks like it's next to a TO3 pack IC which is probably a regulator, a bad cap on the input could for sure cause problems. Okay first a few tips on desoldering components. A solder sucker is a good tool, you don't need to put paste on solder wick, before trying to heat a solder point you need to put a little solder on your soldering iron's tip then apply to solder point. Once it is flowing then use the solder sucker, do the same for the solder wick. Doing this will make removing the solder that much easier and prevent you from ruining your board in the process. I've been designing and repairing electronics for about 40 years so follow these few tips. Best places to order parts from is Digikey or Mouser, unless you have a small electronics wholesaler near you. Digikey has cheaper shipping than Mouser, at least to Canada. Good video sir.

[@bobsoft]

I am working on the same board for a friend. The last cap you were asking about (C23) is a Rubycon. Surprisingly all the caps on the board are Japanese (Panasonic, ELNA, and Rubycon). I will post back later on my findings for which caps are bad when I test with an ESR meter.

[@markhandrahan4520]

The ones I replaced were JH CD282 680uF 35V

[@scarface-39]

Nice video!! It was very detailed,I appreciate it 👍

[@jpjatinderpal]

Hi, Thanks just fixed my refrigerator of same model.

[@jalbher8807]

Thank you!!! Great help!

[@rs99tl]

Are the original capacitors cheap planned obsolescence?

[@thinkholisticwellness]

Would the repair kit shown work for a Kenmore refrigerator? Thanks for the great video.

[@fydodido]

Hello good! I just put a board in my fagor fq8925x and it seems as if it was not programmed. Four blinking zeros appear on the digital display and it won't let me do anything. Could something be done from the box? Thank you!!

[@benkanobe7500]

At 3:25 I can not see a failed capacitor. Hope there are close-ups later that show them as failed.

[@EurekaRecycler]

did that, all new caps & the main relay. still not cooling, im tempted to start jumping relays

[@richardverville3893]

Thanks for the video. Do you know where I could find the diagram of the board, I am interested in finding the D9 diode specs. Mine appears to be not blocking when testing with the meter.

[@oledlg]

You saved me $250 for new control board! At first I checked with all capacitors with Ohmmeter , Voltmeter seemed like they were OK. I had few spare 10uF 65V caps and I went ahead to change on control board. Voila, the fridge came alive. There were x3 220uF and x1 47uF, but I forgot to write down voltage on those caps, anyone has info ? Thanks

[@bineshchauhan8713]

Thanks from india gujarat amadavad

[@carlpavey7167]

What is the part number for capacitors? Thank you

[@jima3129]

It amazes me how many brand name mfgrs went with those horrible Samyoung caps. Tvs refrigerators, eashers dryers amazing.

[@dannyschulze6591]

I have the Maytag W10310240A refrigerator control board. I have ordered the repair kit you recommended and I am waiting for it to arrive. I had read your “limp along” fix about putting a hairdryer blowing on the circuitboard and that the refrigerator would operate. And that’s what I’ve done for the past few days. And the refrigerator has operated normally. None of the capacitors are bulged but I figured the one next to the heat sink was probably my issue. While I wait for the repair kit to come, I found locally a nichicon high temp 47 µF 25 V capacitor that goes in the C 23 socket next to the heat sink. I replaced it this morning and unfortunately, when I put everything back in place the refrigerator will not operate at all. So I lost ground and replacing the C 23 socket capacitor. Looking for any thoughts on how to proceed from here. Thank you for any insight you may have. Danny Schulze

[@dannylaurendeau9422]

Thank you so much

[@trakeC]

I have my fridge bypassed straight voltage to the compreasor fan system. My board is different than this one. I think i might just replace it with an arduino. I already have the program for temperature controll and relays for my server fans. I think all i need to do is hook up the compressor to the relay and set the temp I want on the arduino. But idk how the temp regulates differently for the freezer and the refrigerator

[@heroknaderi]

fantastic

[@Gamingnerd1821]

One question? Don't you need to program it?

[@tomstromar7295]

Thank you so much for posting this video - our fridge is working again :-)

[@drcoolit]

I have a Dometic 12v RV fridge (capacitor -- NOT absorption though both use control boards) and one thing that has been brought up by users is how frequently these control boards go out. Unfortunately, no one yet that I've come across has indicated WHY they go out or what (if anything) can be done to repair the boards rather than shell out $$$ for a replacement board. This is an AC appliance in your video but do you have inkling as to WHY these capacitors fail? have you received any feedback from viewers who have found that it's ONLY that one capacitor that you eventually replaced that is the one that fails or is it a random selection? I'll continue to research for RV fridge control board repairs but just curious if you have any insight into this problem. Maybe it's possible to do an easy fix for these RV fridge control boards? Wouldn't that be nice!

[@mahmoodmorshedy4507]

Very good

[@dannylaurendeau9422]

I could fix it in the same day for $6.86 Canadian tax included, I got exactly the same problem, the best prix I found for the replacement board is $190.00 tax not included (between 2 - 4 days delivery)

[@MrOcws]

Good job keep up the good work

[@asseymiyake3604]

tqvm for the information

[@arnierenteria1667]

After you changed the mother board did you need to reset? We did exactly what you did the beeping is off but not cooling.

[@vprince9907]

How do you repair the existing main control board that mounts in rear of refrigerator the circuit board just causes panel on front Left door to flash no matter what button you push

[@solaria1374]

hey im having a smiliar issue with my fridge right now it wont start at all and when i plug it in the fridge opens the ice flap then does nothing and im locked out of the controls any idea on a fix thank you

[@MarmaladeBlackwood]

if its a similar fridge to mine its probably the control board, pull out the fridge and take the back panel off that covers the circuit board, try a hair dryer on the circuit board, funny as that sounds the warm air made my fridge cut in and run,. After a few weeks of doing that I eventually repaired the main circuit board by replacing the capacitors. Good Luck :~)

[@solaria1374]

@@MarmaladeBlackwood thank youss

[@jayd00k]

@@MarmaladeBlackwood This blew my mind a bit. I tried the hair dryer trick and it kicked right on and ran for a half hour or so. I still don't fully understand why it makes it work for a while. I work with these components and circuit boards daily, and I really don't understand what's going on here haha.

[@heclop2008]

Do you have any way how to check that the capacitors were bad? I don't know anything about electronics, but I understand that there has to be some way to measure voltage to know what or which one is damaged.

[@coadydauphinee5863]

Hey! I am having difficulty locating the control board on my Kenmore Refrigerator. Every video I see on youtube has the little panel on the back of the fridge with the control board behind it, however there is no such panel on my kenmore fridge. Do you know where the control board may be located?

[@dlm1166]

Hi, is there a circuit board schematic I can access somewhere that describes what each connector does?

[@pfanodenwoo8311]

Good day m having a problem of samsung fridge I changed capacitors and relay but still when i plug it it burn the fuse.any idea if u can help

[@bobsoft]

You have a short on the board. You need to figure that out with a meter.

[@christianperea7441]

Does this control the LED lights? My are just dim

[@terrywaldon8669]

Ever have one that blows the fuse and 2 diodes on that board?

[@stevelaminack1516]

Can I change the time when my whirlpool refrigerator defrosts (WBB322DMBM00)?

[@MJShellabarger]

Did your fridge quit cooling when this happened?

[@jjwashburn60]

You might have a bad relay to that runs the auto defrost Or the fridge or freezer fans

[@artnale30]

I think this might be whats wrong with mine because i replaced capacitors and problem returned. I also smelled burning and it seems a diode has blown. Any idea what relay might have gone bad? Or just replace them all?

[@khosrowkhosrow9607]

HI. My sxs kenmore has no power on comprssor and fan, please help me tofind problem

[@bobsoft]

Often the compressor will have a start cap and relay. Verify those are ok. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmPSammOhLplqbc

[@randy1ization]

there are capacitor testers for under 40 bucks,.

[@jimreilly6933]

There is always a last capacitor ! A last damaged head on a screw ! A last broken head on a bolt ! Murphy's Dam Law ! why cant you insolate the bad Cap. whilst it is still on the board. Then you don't have to replace good ones.

[@cesarvelazquez2879]

You have the diagram ?

[@Freesingskills19]

hi, my fridge doesnt have a back panel, but only can be accessed from the front. how do i remove the panel from the front?

[@jahidulislam9068]

sir nice

[@aayanaayanrock6342]

Please help me

[@adamo1587]

I like the video, it was very cool! Definitely you made it look like something I can do myself. You have 666 subscribers, I’m definitely not a religious person but something about that 666 I don’t like and you sound like a nice guy so I’m going to subscribe to your channel so you have 667 subscribers.

[@dnaatmmorrar2421]

What is the capacitor on C23?

[@bobsoft]

25v 47uF

[@jamaicanjewsthemarkofthebe6412]

Sir P Bigup yu self. Them cyaan Stop this ya movement it's TOO Supported & Dem KNOW THE ISRAELITES A WAKEUP!

[@renovacman]

can you tell me the sizes of the caps?

[@MarmaladeBlackwood]

Near the end of the video I added a picture showing the Cap sizes

[@renovacman]

Oh, I had no idea. When I saw you drinking the beer I thought it was over and clicked off. Thanks 😊

[@romahashi]

What is this fault ?? 😂

[@40yeartrucker25]

I see new bords for 134 USD

[@levikamensky7353]

whats with the white gloves?

[@tonybrinkley3699]

Gloves eliminate oil from hands And you must control static electricity when working any electrical board hence the gloves.

[@wally6193]

@@tonybrinkley3699 Ha-ha, I would worry too much about that, the odds of blowing the board by handling it is very low and oil from your hands, unless you just pulled your hands out of the oil vat then again don't worry about it. How do I know, I've been designing electronics for decades.

[@Marker-er3ro]

Just fixed my fridge with $10.58 worth of parts! Can I send you a gift on Venmo?

[@robertolongoria3992]

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