Kenmore 523.55673407 Evaporator Fan

[emitch143]

Side by side refrig. evaporator fan kicks on and off 20-30 times before finally staying on. Initially, fan runs less than a second each time but when it gets to around the 15th-20th time, fan runs successively longer (no more than 2 seconds) until it stays on. Compressor, fan, and start relay seem to be working fine.

[emitch143]

I appreciate any help resolving this issue.

[Vance R]

Did you mean 253.55673407 ? This one has a adaptive defrost broad and 2 thermostats. Refrig thermostat controls evap fan and damper to cool refrig section. Freezer thermostat controls compressor and condenser fan.  Possible freezer thermostat and/or adaptive defrost board problem. Believe parts sub over to the complete assembly, both thermostats, damper, board and harness.

[emitch143]

Yes, 523.55673407. Sorry, I am not proficient in appliances. Please put in layman's terms. How do I determine the problem part?  What does "parts sub over to the complete assembly" mean? Thanks for your patience.

[Vance R]

Looks like the same typo - 523.  Just explaining how the thermostat works for this refrig.  Will start with the sub part explanation. If you try to get any individual part  the factory no longer sells them. Instead there is a different part number which is all of the parts together. In your case both thermostats, damper, adaptive defrost module and wire harness as a assembly. Believe you have a defrost board problem - so you will have to get the whole control assembly.

[emitch143]

Sorry, yes "253," thanks for the correction. Ok, I understand now. I will research the assembly for purchase and how to install. Many thanks.

[emitch143]

What am I asking for, a "control assembly?" Any ideas on where I can find the assembly? Thanks.

[Vance R]

Several place on the net

Appliancepartspros

Repairclinic

Partselect

Searspartsdirect

Appliance parts company

Or even eBay

[16345Ed]

Part number: 5303918476

[emitch143]

I ordered the adaptive defrost control assembly. I will look on Youtube for installation videos. Mega thanks.

[emitch143]

Was told by vendor the manufacturer has discontinued making the part. Can part number 242011001 (orange box minus the wires) be used for 5303918476 (I am trying to reduce cost)? Can I reuse the wiring harness in the fridge or is there some benefit in purchasing a replacement wiring harness as well? Thanks.

[Vance R]

1 hour ago, emitch143 said:

242011001

That is just the defrost module. If your issue is caused by a intermittent defrost board you should be ok. Other possible cause would be one of the thermostats.

[emitch143]

Is part number 242011001 (orange box minus the wires) interchangeable with 5303918476 (the part number for my fridge)? The orange box looks the same. Thanks.

[Vance R]

Not sure if the parts are interchangeable. You would have to check with the parts supplier.