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Jamie, Yes you can without unplugging the unit. Watch this video link below to see how to unplug the drain without shutting it off for 24 hours. Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions. We like to hear back on how the repair went. Thanks

You need to check for power to compressor. Should have 115 volts.

Aaron
Is this an ice maker ?

Toni, if you are getting water and ice on the back of the vents that is an indication of either a defrost problem or a plugged condensate drain. See the video link below on a Samsung defrost issue to help solve your problem. Matt Ace Technician

Michael, do you have a model number of the unit ?

George
Click on video link below on how to clean filter on Maytag dishwasher. Matt Ace service technician

See video links for Samsung refrigerator … https://www.appliancevideo.com/appliances/samsung-rf263teaesr-refrigerator/
Art -there should be a thermal fuse+ a defrost sensor and a defrost bi metal on the evaporator of this unit -with a v.o.m. set to ohms scale you should be able to test the thermal fuse for continuity . It has a small resistor in a clear plastic cover and if it has no continuity it is bad . You can also check the heater for continuity however it is most likely ok . the defrost bi metal can also be checked for continuity but only if it is on a cold/frosted up evaporator . the sensor is difficult to read for continuity ,however if the heater , thermal fuse-and bi metal (tested on a cold/frosted up evaporator )all have continuity i would replace defrost sensor located on the evaporator and compartment thermistor located near evaporator fan (relatively inexpensive) and this should correct your problem . Hope this info proves helpful . SAM ACE TECHNICIAN

Approved Leak Checking Procedures:
Whirlpool only approves the use of dye driers ( Except on 50# under counter ice makers), standard
soap bubble solution (without dye) and electronic leak detectors when searching for a refrigerant
leak. The introduction of any gas (other than refrigerant) into a system for leak checking is not
approved or recommended.

Jason, it sounds like you may have a part of your defrost system going bad. Do you have a light layer of frost on the back freezer wall? If so here is a video link below to show you how to check your defrost system.

Elisa , The Whirlpool main control board is designed to stop the cycle and not allow any further cycles if it suspects a faulty heater. Clean LED blinks 7 times and repeats and disables the start resume key until cleared. Running the Service Diagnostics clears the control and allows normal operation. If not corrected the control will stop again on the next cycle. If the element and thermostat check good, check for pinched wires. If no pinched wires replace the electronic control:

Adam, No the ground strap will have nothing to do with the defrost problem. If you put the defrost thermostat in ice water in 5-minutes it should have continuity. That will save you $20 on the thermostat. If it does not have continuity I would just replace that. If it does replace the replace the timer and thermistor. I added a link below of the parts list for you appliance so you can find the parts and videos you need. Matt Ace service technician