Amana
Upright Freezer

Model #S20A Official Amana upright freezer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Amana S20A upright freezer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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THERMAL SPACER, YOKE ASSEMBLY, TOP#128

Door assembly (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

Thermal spacer, yoke assembly, top

Part #A0292901

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

SCREW, HINGE BUTT/CAB. MTG.#55

Door assembly (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

Screw, hinge butt/cab. mtg.

Part #A0282401

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

THERMAL SPACER, YOKE ASSEMBLY, BOTTOM#129

Door assembly (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

Thermal spacer, yoke assembly, bottom

Part #A0292902

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

SPEED NUT, ANGLE BRACKET MFG.#77

Door assembly (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

Speed nut, angle bracket mfg.

Part #A0318901

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

SCREW, 8A X 1 1/8" S.M. HEX HD., STRIKE BLOCK MOUNTING#53

(16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

Screw, 8a x 1 1/8" s.m. hex hd., strike block mounting

Part #A0284001

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

SPACER, METAL-DOOR LINER MTG.#131A

Door assembly (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

Spacer, metal-door liner mtg.

Part #B0472601

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

TAP STRIP, CORNER GUSSET/LINER MTG.#4

(16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

Tap strip, corner gusset/liner mtg.

Part #A0382101

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

CLIP TEMP. CONTROL WIRE MTG.

#NI

All parts Diagram

Clip temp. control wire mtg.

Part #A0287901

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

BUSHING, RUBBER WASHER BETWEEN BLADE AND MOTOR#31

(16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

Bushing, rubber washer between blade and motor

Part #A0276201

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

COVER PLATE, MULLION#11

(16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

Cover plate, mullion

Part #B0470601

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms common to all freestanding freezers

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Main causes: leaky door or lid gasket, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost control failure, faulty compressor
Main causes: lack of power, bad compressor, refrigerant leak, bad thermistor, defrost system failure, dirty condenser coils, control failure
Main causes: burned out light bulb, bad door or lid switch, faulty LED light board, wiring failure, control system failure
Main causes: excessive frost, bad defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal, control system failure, low refrigerant charge, compressor problems
Main causes: damaged door or lid gasket, cracked cabinet liner, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, bad defrost timer
Main causes: compressor failure, no refrigerant, faulty sensor, control failure, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat
Main causes: lack of power, control system failure, broken compressor start relay, locked up compressor, compressor motor failure
Main causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan failure, dirty bottom front grill, leaky door or lid gasket

Repair guides for upright freezers

How to replace a freezer control panel

A freezer control panel that doesn’t show the temperature or respond when you press the buttons could be broken. This DIY repair guide and video show how to replace a freezer control panel in less than 15 minutes.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer door switch

When the door switch fails, the freezer can’t detect that the door is closed. Follow the steps in this repair guide to replace a defective freezer door switch.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer thermistor

When the thermistor can’t sense the freezer temperature, the freezer is colder or warmer than the set temperature. Follow these step-by-step instructions to replace a defective freezer thermistor.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all freestanding freezers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your freezer.

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How to read a wiring schematic video

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5 tips for finding food in the freezer faster

5 tips for finding food in the freezer faster

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