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KitchenAid & Whirlpool #2004005

KitchenAid 2004005 Control Board Repair

Don’t replace your built-in refrigerator. We restore your original control board with heavy-duty upgrades—saving you thousands of dollars with trusted, reliable service.

Mail-in control board repair service with warranty
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The Main Control Board

Think of this board as the brain of your refrigerator. It controls the compressor, fans, and cooling temperatures. Over time, heat in the top compartment causes components to wear out. We rebuild your board with upgraded parts so your refrigerator runs smoothly for years to come.

Part Numbers: 2004005 (also marked 20040-05, 2252150, or 2307028)
Refrigerator Size: Fits 36″, 42″, and 48″ Built-In KitchenAid Models
Where It’s Located: In the upper compartment behind the top front grille
Common Signs: Not cooling, clicking sounds, blinking temperature numbers, or Error “PE”
Most Popular Choice

Mail-In Rebuild Service

$399.00

Send your board to us. Our technicians fully rebuild and refresh it with heavy-duty components and return it ready to plug in.

  • We pay all shipping (prepaid label provided)
  • Fast 1–2 business day turnaround in our shop
  • Protected by our 1-Year Full Warranty
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No Wait Time

Buy Refurbished Unit

$499.00

Need your refrigerator running right now? Purchase an already rebuilt, upgraded board shipped directly to your home.

  • Completely tested with upgraded parts
  • Includes prepaid return label for your core
  • Protected by our 1-Year Full Warranty
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For Techs & Homeowners

Sell Us Your Old Board

Fast Payouts

Replaced your board and have the old one sitting around? We purchase repairable 2004005 boards and pay for the shipping.

  • Free shipping label provided
  • Quick evaluation and prompt payment
  • Helps keep appliances out of landfills
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Common Signs Your Board Needs Repair

  • Error Code PE / PE 00: The refrigerator lost its settings due to unstable power.
  • Flashing “00” or Blinking Display: The control panel is repeatedly restarting.
  • Error Code SH or OP: Temperature sensors aren’t reading properly.
  • Rapid Clicking Sounds: The compressor is trying to start but clicks off.
  • Frost Buildup & Warm Fridge: The automatic defrost cycle stopped running.

How We Restore Your Board

  • Thorough Inspection: We check the entire circuit to find all worn and weak points.
  • Upgraded Components: We replace old capacitors and relays with heat-resistant, heavy-duty parts.
  • Fresh Solder Connections: All critical joints and plug pins are professionally resoldered.
  • Deep Cleaning: The board is ultrasonically cleaned of dust, grease, and residue.
  • Quality Check: Every board is verified before being carefully packaged and returned.

Direct Model & Part Cross-References

The 2004005 board is functionally interchangeable with or direct supersession to several Whirlpool/KitchenAid built-in part numbers and models:

Cross-Reference Parts:
20040-05, 2252150, 2307028, 2217937
Compatible Series:
KitchenAid Architectural Series (KSSC, KSSP, KSSC42, KSSC48, KSRV)
Supported Widths:
36-Inch, 42-Inch, & 48-Inch Built-In Models

How Our Mail-In Service Works

1. Order Online
Select mail-in repair and complete your secure order.
2. Get Your Shipping Label
We pay all shipping. We provide a prepaid USPS label or digital QR code.
3. Send Your Board
Cushion your board safely in a box and drop it off with USPS.
4. Fast Return Delivery
We repair and return your board in 1–2 business days via USPS Priority Mail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes error code PE on a KitchenAid refrigerator?

Error Code PE or PE 00 indicates a personality or programming loss caused by low-voltage DC power instability from dried-out filter capacitors on the 2004005 control board. Rebuilding the power rail capacitors restores stable DC logic voltage.

Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator making a rapid clicking noise in the top compartment?

Rapid machine-gun clicking is caused by failing power relay coils and degraded electrolytic capacitors on the 2004005 main board. The relay chatters rapidly as it struggles to switch high-voltage power to the compressor.

Can the discontinued KitchenAid 2004005 control board be repaired?

Yes. Board 2004005 can be rebuilt at the component level by replacing worn relays, upgrading electrolytic capacitors to 105°C low-ESR parts, and reflowing fractured structural solder joints.

Board Eligibility & Diagnostic Policy

To qualify for standard repair, boards must be physically intact. Boards with cracked circuit boards, fire or flood damage, missing components, or severe trace damage from previous repair attempts may not be repairable.

Diagnostic Policy: If your board is inspected and determined to be unrepairable due to severe damage or a failed proprietary computer chip, you will be refunded your purchase price minus a $50 testing and diagnosis fee, and your board will be safely returned to you.

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