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Model: FRT05LG3DW	Brand: Frigidaire	Age: 1 - 5 years
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dadunn60		#1 Posted : Tuesday, December 2, 2008 5:34:06 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/2/2008(UTC) Posts: 5		I have a small apartment size refrigerator/freezer and the refrigerator side will not get cold. I have noticed Ice forming in the top of the freezer section too. This problem occurred sometime back and I up plugged the unit for about two weeks and when I plugged it back in it worked fine until now. Any suggestions would be of help.


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libertyappl		#2 Posted : Tuesday, December 2, 2008 8:30:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		When it freezes up either unplug it with the door open for a day or so or use a hair dryer to defrost it as needed. There aren't many parts available for those units. Nat


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dadunn60		#3 Posted : Tuesday, December 2, 2008 1:27:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/2/2008(UTC) Posts: 5		Does the build up of ice have anything to do with the refrigerator part not cooling properly?


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libertyappl		#4 Posted : Tuesday, December 2, 2008 2:18:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		Yes it blocks the air flow into the refrigerator part. Nat


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dadunn60		#5 Posted : Friday, December 5, 2008 4:58:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/2/2008(UTC) Posts: 5		The Ice build up is at the front on the top next to the door. I was thinking the defrost cycle is not working?


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libertyappl		#6 Posted : Saturday, December 6, 2008 6:59:47 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		If it's near the front, check the door seal make sure it is tight all the way around, a dollar bill works good for checking this. Nat


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