Whirlpool Main Control Board Power Failure

Refrigerator and freezer warm, compressor and fans not running, display may be blank or flickering.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Blown control board fuse, Burnt main control board, Loose power connector at board, Power surge damage

Safety First: Unplug the refrigerator before accessing the rear control compartment.

Steps:

Check outlet: Verify the outlet has power by plugging in another appliance.
Inspect control board: Remove the rear cover and inspect the main control for burnt components or a blown onboard fuse (if serviceable).
Reseat connectors: Ensure the line power connector is fully seated on the board.
Replace board: If the board is visibly damaged or has no output voltages per the tech sheet, replace it with the correct Whirlpool OEM main control.

Hard 4/5

Main Control Board

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