EH185FXTQ
Whirlpool EH185FXTQ Large Chest Freezer Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Drain plug leaking after a defrost
- Lid that drops because the counterbalance is weak
- Condensation on the outside of the cabinet
- Items at the bottom freezing harder than at the top
- Gasket gaps at the corners
The EH185FXTQ is a Whirlpool chest freezer in the EH family. The same number turns up as EH185FXTQ00, and it has a manual defrost with a drain and an indicator light for power.
A chest this size is usually placed in a Houston garage on a concrete slab. When it is time to defrost, the drain matters: if the plug seeps afterward, water finds its way to the floor and under the cabinet. We check the plug and the drain tube, then the lid hinges, because a weak counterbalance lets the lid fall shut and slowly crushes the gasket edge.
We also look at the corners of the gasket, where small gaps let in humid air. Before ordering, we confirm the full number on the model and serial label. You get a written price, and our work is warranted for 30 days.
Key features
- Whirlpool chest freezer in the EH family
- Manual defrost with a drain
- Power-on indicator light
- Number also listed as EH185FXTQ00
Water is leaking out after I defrost the freezer. Why?
The drain plug may not be seating, or the drain tube has a crack. We replace the plug or tube and test it with water before you refill the freezer.
The lid slams shut. Is that a problem?
A falling lid damages the gasket and can pinch fingers. A weak counterbalance or hinge is the usual cause, and we adjust or replace the parts.
Why do things at the bottom freeze harder?
The cooling surface runs along the walls and floor, so the bottom runs colder. If the top is warm too, we check the gasket and the thermostat setting.
Book repair for your EH185FXTQ
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