fridge turns off will not come back on

Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
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my whirlpool side by side fridge will run then turn off. stays off long enough for ice in door of freezer to start melting. i have been taping the side of it to make it come back on. we replaced the defrost timer & it still is doing it.
what could be wrong with it

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I am having what sounds like the exact same problem. My unit shuts off about every four hours and I have to bang on the side to get it to come back on.

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Hi.

This time replace the cold control 2315562

That should take care of the problem.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5510895

Simon.

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And for you, Jakob - I need the model number unless it’s the same as above.

Simon.

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And for you, Jakob - I need the model number unless it’s the same as above.

Simon.

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Thanks for the assistance! My model number is ED5FHEXSS00.

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Hi.

You need the same part number.

Simon.

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Thanks Simon. I’ll get mine ordered asap. Can you help me understand why banging on the side of the unit makes it work when this piece is deffective? Also, is this something that will be simple for a layman to install?

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The banging shakes the control and close the contacts.To replace the control you need a 1/4"nut driver and basic skills.

Simon.