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The door seal area between the doors on a side by side is getting hot. Seems to be hottest when the refrig is opened frequently.
Any help in what is needed to correct this issue is appreciated.
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Often this is just dirty condenser coils. See the link below #18 http://www.applianceaid.com/refrigerator.htmlAlso check that the condenser fan is running. The way I clean mine is to remove the kick plate and the lower rear cover. I then roll it over to the open kitchen door and blow it out with my compressor, most of the dust ends up outside. Also a leaf blower works. This may not be possible for you inwhich cae a vacuum and a brush works. They do make special long brushes just for this job. Also clean the fan and it's blades. |
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Thanks, I will give it a try. I was thinking that there were heat strips in the door seal areas to prevent condensation, and maybe that circuit was staying on.
Thanks again for your response.
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Some units do have a similar set up but there is usually an energy saver or econo switch on the control pane to shur this off. |
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I took your advise and cleaned the coils and the probelm has been solved.
Many thank for yur excellent advise. I am sure I will be in contact with you soon to discuss another Whirlpool referigerator that has an ice maker that has stopped working.
Thanks again!
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