An Amana refrigerator can make loud noises due to several reasons. Defective motor grommets in the evaporator fan motor can cause increased vibration and noise. Worn out compressor isolators can result in significant vibration noise. A faulty damper control can also cause loud noises such as rattling, clicking, or thumping.
Amana refrigerators are well known for being high quality appliances, yet there are times when problems occur. What causes a fan to stop working? Evaporator …
There are several things around the house that you can use to remove smelly odors from a refrigerator. Try using baking soda, coffee grounds, or activated charcoal to soak up the smells. Put any of these items in a bowl and leave inside the fridge for several days.
To reset an Amana refrigerator, unplug the appliance directly from its power source and let it sit for five to ten minutes, or locate and press the reset button if you have a model that hosts this feature, flip the ice maker switch to the ‘On’ position to reset.
Before you replace the entire Defrost Control Board though, be sure to individually test both the defrost heater and the defrost thermometer. You can check this out by turning the defrost cycle timer dial slowly to the defrost cycle. This should result in the compressor turning off and the heater turning on. If this does not happen it is most likely the proper time to replace it with a new defrost timer.