Model Number: ABD2233DES
Brand: Amana
Age: 6-10 years
Last week the refrigerator was cooling but freezer was working fine. I called repairman and he told me I needed a new control board. I ordered part 12868513. The serviceman told me that after replacing the control board he would need to defrost the freezer but taking off the back wall and using a hair dryer to defrost the coils.
While waiting for the part, the frig started cooling again. I heard a couple loud pops the night before and the next day it was cooling. I've checked the temps and it is around 35 degrees. The fan is now working. I'm assuming it was frozen and the reason for not cooling the frig. If I replace the control board myself, it is necessary to defrost the freezer to reset the defrost cycle.