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RodH508  
#1 Posted : Saturday, June 28, 2014 5:09:50 PM(UTC)
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I have a side by side Frigidaire. It stopped cooling properly. I cleaned condenser coils. Freezer at 30 degrees, Fridge at 40 degrees, defrost cycling regularly. I replaced control board. Freezer at 40 degrees, Fridge at 50 degrees, defrost is cycling regularly. Compressor, Evap Fan running. Compressor is a little warmer than room temp. No leaks at door gaskets. I have turned thermostats off for a few minutes and restarted. Air seemed colder just after restart but didn't continue getting colder. What's next? Cold controls?
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richappy  
#2 Posted : Sunday, June 29, 2014 7:45:08 AM(UTC)
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Remove freezer back panel and describe frost pattern, total heavy frost, or partial.
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#3 Posted : Sunday, June 29, 2014 10:45:53 AM(UTC)
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#4 Posted : Sunday, June 29, 2014 10:47:18 AM(UTC)
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Remove freezer back panel and describe frost pattern, total heavy frost, or partial.



Partial frost at top of evaporator.
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#5 Posted : Sunday, June 29, 2014 1:09:43 PM(UTC)
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You have sealed system problems assuming the condenser fan is ok.
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#6 Posted : Sunday, June 29, 2014 1:43:03 PM(UTC)
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You have sealed system problems assuming the condenser fan is ok.



Condenser fan is running. So you think it's a refrigerant leak or compressor issues. My condenser coils were covered pretty good before I cleaned them.
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#7 Posted : Sunday, June 29, 2014 3:37:23 PM(UTC)
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Your compressor may be leaking internally due to thermal stress.
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#8 Posted : Sunday, June 29, 2014 4:16:18 PM(UTC)
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Your compressor may be leaking internally due to thermal stress.



I was HVAC certified in 2007, I never truly pursued it outside of helping family, due to getting a better position at my job. Do you think it's worth having the compressor replaced? I do recall from school that once you open a sealed appliance system you could have some bad results.
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#9 Posted : Monday, June 30, 2014 1:28:57 AM(UTC)
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A big no there, not worth it.
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#10 Posted : Monday, June 30, 2014 7:02:38 AM(UTC)
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A big no there, not worth it.



Thanks for all your help ric.
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