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Montgomery Wards Refrigerator not running
If your Montgomery Wards refrigerator is completely dead and not running, the most likely culprits are a failed dispenser control board or a loss of incoming power. Start by checking that the plug is fully seated, the outlet has power, and no circuit breaker has tripped. If the outlet is good, inspect the dispenser control board and the user control and display board for burn marks and loose or disconnected wire harness connectors, since a damaged board or harness often stops the refrigerator display and buttons from working. Try a simple power reset by unplugging the fridge or switching the breaker off for a few minutes to rule out a temporary fault. The main control board can cause a total failure, but that is less common and should be a last resort after testing the more probable parts. If you need a replacement, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact control board, wire harness, or other parts that fit your refrigerator.
01 - Montgomery Wards Refrigerator Dispenser Control Board
If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the dispenser control board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.
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Highly Likely
02 - Incoming Power Problem
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into a regular electrical outlet and the outlet is supplying power. Using a ground fault outlet for a refrigerator is not recommended. Confirm that no circuit breakers have tripped or fuses have blown.
Highly Likely
03 - Montgomery Wards Refrigerator User Control and Display Board
If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the user control and display board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.
Common
04 - Disconnected or Damaged Wire Harness
The wires from the control panel to the control board may be loose or have become disconnected. Make sure the wire harness connectors are tight. A damaged wire harness will need to be replaced.
Common
05 - Power reset
After a power surge or power outage, refrigerator operation could be temporarily affected. Full operation can sometimes be restored through a power reset by either unplugging the appliance's power cord for a few minutes and then plugging it back in or switching off the circuit breaker for the refrigerator then switching it back on.
Common
06 - Montgomery Wards Refrigerator Control Board
If nothing is working on the refrigerator, it's likely the control board is defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the control board.
Less Common
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Refrigerator control panel not working and the display is dead — what should I check first?
My fridge stopped running after a power outage — will a power reset fix it?
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Is the main control board usually the cause when nothing on the refrigerator works?
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