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Model: RT18VKXJW00	Brand: Roper	Age: 1 - 5 years
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cindarren		#1 Posted : Tuesday, March 15, 2011 7:13:45 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/15/2011(UTC) Posts: 2		top and bottom are hot. not blowing cold. the compressor doesn't seem to be turning on. Anyone have any ideas what to test? Thanks


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denman		#2 Posted : Wednesday, March 16, 2011 5:10:18 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC) Posts: 19,638 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)		Here is your parts breakdown. Replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL RT18VKXJW00 \| AppliancePartsPros.com You need to do more troubleshooting. What is actually on and what is not (compressor, evaporator fan, interior light)? Here is a good site on how to check individual parts. Appliance Repair Guide: How To Fix a Refrigerator - ACME HOW TO.com
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cindarren		#3 Posted : Wednesday, March 16, 2011 7:30:47 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/15/2011(UTC) Posts: 2		Ok the light is on. the evaporator fan is on. the compressor is not on, it also feels hot.


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richappy		#4 Posted : Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:31:32 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		If your condensing fan near the compressor is running, I would pry off the compressor side cover and replace the ptcr device, a small,black plastic item AP3601983


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