Whirlpool Refrigerator Not Cooling Water Dispenser Lights Flashes On and Off

[@jimfallon3247]

Fridge starting acting up about a week ago. Exact same model. Found your video, then bought a board online. One week later, installed and working great. Your instructions were perfect. Thanks very much.

[@richrose1]

Your welcome Jim! Glad it helped yet another person.

[@jennellalexander1156]

If I could give you ten stars, I would. This video saved our family so much. My husband fixed our fridge in less than 30 minutes. Thank you!

[@richrose1]

Jennell Alexander your welcome! Glad my video is still helping people save money! :)

[@Ranger42]

Mr Rose, you just saved me a bunch of money and repairs and loss of frozen food, mostly meats. Saw this vid and tried buying board online but minimum 2 day wait. Called three local, highly rated on HomeAdvisor App appliance repair and got quotes of $550 and up. Found a local appliance parts store (Coast Appliance Parts, in OC, CA) and found a new board for under $250. Installed and my fridge had the same code as yours, 1617, but your sequence didn’t work and my board did not come with instructions; however, played around with using the same procedures but with a different button that the “door alarm” and viola! All zeros and used your instructions to program with great success. Thank you!

[@richrose1]

Glad I was able to help you save some money! My fridge is still working (knock on wood). And buying a new fridge these days...cannot believe what they want for some of these new ones!

[@ksobiesiak2547]

Thank you. Almost 4 years later and you saved me hundreds of dollars. I was able to order my part from Amazon for less than half the price and spend $0 on labor. You’re the best!

[@richrose1]

K Iraheta Awesome! Nice to hear my video is still helping people. My fridge is still working! Hope I didn’t jinx myself.

[@ksobiesiak2547]

Richard J Rose you totally did not. You’re putting good energy out there (no pun intended) so it will come back to you.

[@Aiden34KurtsDoesYT]

K Iraheta how much did you purchase the board from Amazon for, if I may ask? Richard, I have the exact same fridge as yours. It showed the exact same symptoms. Great video! I'm sure it will save me a lot of money! Hunting for the piece now!

[@bigblue82]

Yet another big thank you for this video. My Whirlpool French Door fridge (serial number GI5FSAXVY02) was acting up: pressing any button on the control panel, dispensing water or ice, would cause all the LEDS to blink. Then later started behaving like yours did: it would come on, then stop, then come on, then stop. I was panicked because I live on the top floor of an old building with a very narrow staircase and when I bought the fridge I actually had to hire a crew with a CRANE to get the thing in through a window! Replacing it was going to be a huge, expensive production. This video saved my ass! Ordered the part on Amazon and it was here in 2 days and replacing was a 10 minute job. Fridge is now working like new! PHEWWW! I won 50 “dad points” for fixing my own fridge. :-) Thanks again!

[@richrose1]

Awesome! Glad it was able to save your ass! Lol

[@fredbower9481]

Thank you! Your video was a great help. I replaced the controller board in ten minutes and then spent hours looking for instructions to program the model code. This was perfect!

[@richrose1]

Happy to hear my video is still helping others.

[@jarrodbcecil]

Just ran to the local parts store, picked up a replacement board, and it all works now! Thank you so much for your video. Very helpful!

[@richrose1]

Jarrod Cecil happy to hear it worked for you too!

[@queennova7341]

I want to thank you again, because I just installed the board and programmed according to your direction and my refrigerator 100% Works after 3 months of being down. Thank you so much!

[@richrose1]

Your welcome!

[@Cominic]

People like you are a reminder that good still exists. Cool video.

[@richrose1]

Dom Napoleone thanks! Hope it helped you.

[@robertuyekawa7961]

Thanks Richard! I read the programming instructions but watching your sequence made it crystal clear.

[@richrose1]

Glad it helped Robert!

[@Chromedonkey]

Just replaced mine today! Had the front panel lights cutting off and on along with the compressor (it sounded like). Seemingly always early in the AM. Fingers crossed this fixes it ;) THANK YOU for the very easy to follow and informative video!

[@SunnyDayz2stay]

You deserve more than 5 stars, had the same trouble with ours, saw your video and bingo, thank you for being so selfless and sharing your knowledge with us.

[@richrose1]

Glad I helped you!

[@rfsignalsolution6421]

Same fridge here but mine is silver /grey, and code is 1617 too. My display had gone off and if I pressed one button all leds would light. I hastily replaced the front panel W101625... pcb and same problem, then I see your video and find out there is a Main pcb, and you mention that some capacitors fail, am into electronics, well I removed that rear Main pcb and visually all capacitors looked fine but then I tested the capacitors with an in-circuit cap tester, and I found that all its four 10uf 35V caps were open; C31, C32, C45, and C?. I replaced the four with 10uf 50V caps, placed the pcb back on the fridge and sure enough!! The fridge turned on fine, Freezer at 6 and Refri at 45, Water led, and I reset the filter. I did not even had to program it! The larger capacitors were fine. Thank you Richard, and may god bless you too.

[@jenneroc]

Yay, it saved our fridge! The company you referenced in the video is actually located in our city! We were able to stop by! The owners wanted to know who you were because they get lots of referrals from your video!

[@parkeslater9722]

Thanks for the step-by-step instructions, especially for programming. Saved me a service call! Kudos.

[@richrose1]

Glad it helped!

[@joanstanco5228]

Thank you so much! Power Outage: 1 vs Old Mother Board: 0 !!! Amazon delivered the board in less than 8 hours and we were back in business before the ice in our coolers melted! Great instructions.... thanks again! May you always have wonderful gadget karma!

[@richrose1]

Your very welcome! Glad it's still helping people! Mine is still working for us also. 😀

[@WolfCoalition]

Thank you!.. You have the same fridge as we do.. Even the model number and color!.. :😁 we got a new board and followed your instructions and our fridge works again! 👍😁

[@raymondtam8599]

Mr. Rose - Very nicely done. I found your video very helpful after coming to the conclusion that I needed a new board for my refrigerator.

[@FixYourBoardcom]

We have these main control boards in our inventory. www.fixyourboard.com 512-355-1108

[@tideham1]

Thanks for a great video. You saved me a great deal of time & money. I saw this on/off cycling an few days ago, but it self-corrected - until today. I walked in and watch the fridge die in front of my eyes. Programming the board was a cinch, thanks to you. Fine job!

[@richrose1]

Glad it helped! Knock on wood, mine is still working since the repair.

[@rickl7024]

Cool that you could program it,, with the right code for the options your fridge has

[@johnhunter4181]

It's probably worth checking the contacts on the relays - they have a tendancy to get burnt and cause problems on my Whirlpool fridge. Rich, did you ever check yours?

[@richrose1]

I don't remember, it has been so long ago now since I made this video. I hate to jinx myself, but I haven't had any problems since!

[@elseanboy]

This was very helpful! Followed your directions and got mine programmed. Thank you very much!

[@flow2528]

I just want to let you know that people like you have a special place in heaven. Thank you for sharing this knowledge, you have helped us save money in difficult times. God bless you and your family.

[@richrose1]

Glad it helped you! Blessings to you and your family as well. :)

[@becac15]

Hi there! Would this method work for a fridge that doesn't have the buttons in front? Mine is making the noises you mentioned and the water is suddenly hot. Thank you in advance for your help!

[@richrose1]

It should work, but if its not the same, it might not. Sorry I can't be of more help.

[@michael931]

You only need to replace the 4 10uF capacitors on it to fix it. $2 plus shipping.

[@richrose1]

Great to know, but most people aren't proficient at soldering. I might try that if it happens again.

[@michael931]

@@richrose1 there are a couple videos showing the soldering including "refrigerator circuit board repair" and " clicking control board repair"

[@queennova7341]

Thank you for your clear and detailed tutorial! 😊

[@richrose1]

Your very welcome!

[@romyteeter7642]

I probably should have looked up your video before I got started. I put the new board in and had this weird PE0 000 code blinking I thought what did I do wrong....Then I went looking on line and found your video. I just heard it kick on WHEW...THANK YOU for posting. God Bless

[@alexandersoto411]

God Bless you and your family. Your vídeo is amazing. I have a Whirlpool refrigerator and this worked for me. I saved almost $2,000. Thank you. Thank.. You. THANK YOU.!!!

[@richrose1]

Your welcome! Glad my video is still helping people save money. 😀

[@wyattzelenka1]

Your instructions worked like a charm and saved us hundreds of dollars! Thanks!

[@richrose1]

Your welcome!

[@hollysunshine01]

This is definitely my issue, as the control board is going on and off just like you said yours was. Only mine stopped working all together for quite a while today, and then started going on and off again this evening. We've already ordered the new control board, but is it best to just unplug the fridge altogether until it comes? I've got a few days to wait until it arrives. Am I possibly risking damaging my compressor in the meantime having it plugged in? I only ask, because although I removed basically everything I do have a couple things that won't spoil such as ice packs in the freezer which hasn't quite lost all its cold yet.

[@richrose1]

Since I am not a trained appliance repair technician, I don’t know for sure. It does make since to keep it unplugged. Good luck with the new board!

[@amyhook4962]

Still helpful in 2020! Thank you so much. My ice maker isn’t filling though. Off to troubleshoot!

[@ralucaevans6611]

This video was so helpful! Thank you! We fixed our fridge the same day for less than $150!

[@aleciagilleland5420]

Richard I have the same fridge. What part number do I purchase and how do I make sure I am purchasing the right part? My fridge is flashing the temperatures and clicking and sounds like the ice is opening and closing and stops cooling while it is doing this.

[@CarlosFlores-bn4tm]

Thank you so much your video helped save me $300

[@raulrobles2961]

When you look I side the fridge to see if the code matches. You say to open up your freezer door but I see you actually opened the fridge door because your freezer door is in the bottom. Did you mean to say fridge door?

[@richrose1]

Yes, Fridge door is what I meant to say.

[@mohammadal-qudsi4493]

I managed to switch the control board and it worked well but ever now and then, the light panel will still have issues where it would not dispense anything until it randomly turns on again.

[@danatcanyonlake583]

Use a surge protector on your electrical outlet to keep from having to replace the circuit board again.

[@richrose1]

Yes, great tip!

[@P4FINGAS]

You’re the man, thanks for doing this video. I needed the help putting in the code. Good man. Cheers.

[@richrose1]

Glad it helped!

[@mikedpp8595]

Richard, Thanks for posting this. I have one question for you. Did your refrigerator and freezer stop cooling completely? My is cooling by not to as low as a temperature as I have it set to, so wanted to see if you were experiencing the same problem. Thanks, Mike

[@richrose1]

Yes, it stopped cooling completely, so you may be experiencing a different problem.

[@michaelle9881]

Thanks for good advice

[@gowtham20]

You need not to fully replace control board, you just replace (max 8) capacitors, open control board as that video and look capacitor voltage and uf, it written on that buy from eBay (max $25 total for all) and buy soldering iron set ($8), desolder old and solder new one (search youtube for desolder and resloder), it may save you money..

[@richrose1]

Thanks for the tip!

[@rodrigo3valen]

Thanks... very informative and to the point... help me a lot.. thanks again

[@richrose1]

Glad I was able to help. Send them a link to my video! :)

[@cohenplummer2280]

Thanks for the video! Worked perfectly for me.

[@davidkrywczuk5529]

Thanks,there a good company,my board was all lit up and showin 8'son the temp controls

[@Freesingskills19]

i dont have that metal panel on the back, so i'm not sure how to dislodge mine since it has to be removed from the front.

[@bf6cro]

Can you send a link to the eBay seller from where you bought the part. I’m looking, and there are many

[@richrose1]

bf6cro sorry, it’s been so long ago I could not find the original vender. Just look for one with great ratings and feedback.

[@FixYourBoardcom]

www.fixyourboard.com

[@richrose1]

Glad it worked for you Cohen.:)

[@christopher6547]

What is your refrigerator's model number? Yours looks like mine, but I'm not sure.

[@quocdang2061]

Hi Richard, My Whirlpool Refrigerator Not Cooling, I have changed Main control board and Evaporator fan and clean up condense but It still not cooling, please give me advance for next step. thanks Khuong Dang

[@richrose1]

I'm not an expert technician, so not sure other than it could be your compressor. Sorry I can't be of much help.

[@jessecortez3675]

Mine keeps saying ICE and H20! Any feedback?

[@kelleyha9275]

Same what ended up happening

[@shawnrudedogrudie]

Where do I locate the control board part number?

[@richrose1]

It should be somewhere on the board. Sorry couldn't be more specific, but its been so long ago that I changed it out.

[@maneeshm8013]

do you know what is the Control Board part number for MFI2568AES?

[@iramavivenes9888]

Hola, mi refrigerador whirlpool se apago luego de parpadear las luces del tablero y un ruido. El tecnico diagnóstico daño del Main Control Board, y compre uno nuevo ,pero al cambiarlo luego de 4 días se repitió el problema.

[@nobodyreally6485]

It's not the techs fault for not being able to fix the main board. Usually, the company they work for will not allow them to take the time to do so. It's not worth the time and money for the company for their tech to spend on fixing the board with even the slightest possibility of something being wrong or it not fixing it. Customers get mad at the techs when majority of the time it's the companies policy they must follow in order to keep their job.

[@SantiagoLopez-cm7ec]

Any chance that you could specify the value of these capacitors? It would look something like this: 16V 1000µF Thanks! Great video!

[@NaturallySunday]

Thank you so much

[@rfsignalsolution6421]

I hope your fridge is ok now, but for anyone interested the larger three caps are 270uf 35V I remember, but the four 10uf 35V were the bad open ones. I tested all incircuit but only one of the four 10uf35V tested open, the other three 10uf tested like 0.25 ESR Ohms which I know is too good for an old 10uf, so I desoldered each of the 10uf caps and sure enought they tested open, greater than 20 ESR Ohms, these should be around 2 ESR Ohms. An open cap shows no signs of being bad visually, a shorted cap does as it may bulge or burn. I replaced with 10uf 50V caps, 50V caps because the voltage these caps are handling am sure is too close to their 35v rating, hence their life will be shortened, so use 50V.

[@michael931]

@@rfsignalsolution6421 mine measured 9uF but were still bad.

[@iramavivenes9888]

Se equivoco el técnico ?, el daño esta en otra parte ? . Necesito ayuda urgente, sin refrigerador y sin saber si es posible repararlo .

[@javiermedina7]

Saved me! Thank you very much Richard!

[@richrose1]

Your welcome!

[@quangtran7082]

Thank you for your great video. You saved me some $$$.

[@richrose1]

Awesome!

[@ivanvasquez1210]

Thank you so much

[@richrose1]

Ivan Vasquez your welcome!

[@ericscarburry8527]

Got the board for 160 bucks at a local parts store. But had to give the the old one.

[@richrose1]

Good deal!

[@crazyafricanbinaryscalperb9309]

next time buy a test metre when you put it on contiueality to test a capacitor and and a capacitor must not have a ny continuality

[@iramavivenes9888]

Muy refrigerator Was blinkin and went off. Tecnicismos replaced the Main control Board and after 4 días working ok, again With the same problem ir Was off. What is going in ?

[@richrose1]

Irama Vivenes m Either the second control board is defective or possibly a power surge caused it to blow. Call your technicians back out again. Since it's only been 4 days, they should fix it again at no extra charge.

[@richrose1]

Awesome!

[@O4Dwaine]

Thankyou! You save another! My cost about $57 + taxes; I had to ship to CA (shipping about $7 "USPS priority mail") "startboy1010" on "Bonanza" had it fixed within 24hrs - his shipping offer was free, so total cost about $70 (On my end I gave the postoffice another about $5 to insure the board for $400; that's what the board is selling for now.)- but CA to OH shipping took days about 7 - New Info - this should be added to this video: My 1st test was with the plastic-cover not covering the control-board - the frig made a noise but remained - as if unplugged - therefore I !!guessed!! after rewatching & watching "marmalade" (he shows you how to repair it yourself, for even less: "refrigerator circuit board repair") - the cover has to be installed - else power to frig is none…. Another point:Reminder: Don't leave your frig-doors shut - mold will grow - within days - in the frig…..

[@benjaminlytle4761]

I like the nuclear warning to unplug it first!

[@debbiecoffman4609]

thank you thank you thank you

[@richrose1]

Glad it helped you Debbie!

[@jmastrocinque]

Still helpful in 2020 for sure! Our KitchenAid had some of the common symptoms of a bad HV circuit board. Contacted Megan at www.fixyourboard.com and they overnighted a re-manufactured board. They even were able to configure it for my refrigerator's code. Popped in the new board, re-attached the connectors, plugged it in and VOILA - it runs like new. It looks like new too since we cleaned the entire inside and out. All that's left to do is to return the original board for a $75 rebate. Thanks so much for your video. And I highly recommend FixYourBoard.

[@andreatougas]

Lol “it’s so easy anyone can do it” followed by “I’m not going to replace it cause I don’t want to go through that again”

[@richrose1]

No habla Español

[@squirrelgirl2052]

My refrigerator is doing something different. If your message had been shorter I would have given it a thumbs up. Sorry

[@kvndking1]

Yes, you are sorry. If your frig is doing something different then this video wasn't for you, and you could have kept your unintelligent thoughts to yourself. So what the video wasnt short enough for you. It wasnt for you