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Fridge compartment temperature is too warm while the freezer continues to operate normally — a classic sign of a failed defrost sensor disrupting the cooling cycle.
Heavy frost accumulation on evaporator coils or back wall of the freezer caused by the defrost system failing to trigger due to an off-spec or failed sensor.
Melting ice from incomplete defrost cycles drains and refreezes below the crisper drawers, causing leaks and blocking drawer movement.
Panel displays a normal set temperature (e.g., 37°F) while the actual interior temperature is significantly warmer or colder due to faulty sensor readings sent to the control board.
In side-by-side models, a defective defrost sensor can cause the freezer compartment to lose adequate cooling as the defrost cycle mismanages evaporator temperatures.
💡 Pro Tip: How to Diagnose a Faulty DA32-00006W Defrost Sensor
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Refrigerator compartment is too warm while the freezer still works fine
⚠️ Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or evaporator coils
⚠️ Temperature display reads normal but interior feels warmer than set point
⚠️ Refrigerator is not completing defrost cycles, leading to water leaking from below drawers
🔍 Diagnostic Tip: Unplug the refrigerator and disconnect the sensor connector. Using a multimeter, measure resistance directly at the sensor probe. At 45°F (7°C) resistance should read approximately 9,596–9,986 Ω. A reading near 0 Ω or OL (open) confirms sensor failure. At room temperature (~77°F), expect roughly 5 kΩ. If out of range, replace the sensor.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× DA32-00006W Refrigerator Defrost Temperature Sensor (thermistor with wire harness and OEM-style connector)
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