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Hi David,
I need you to remove the rear panel inside the freezer again and inspect how the evaporator coils are covered with frost. If you can make a picture and post it here, it will make it even better.
Gene.
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Originally Posted by: Gene  Yes, you can use the instructions posted by Simon. The defrost heater kit for your refrigerator is different - Part number: WR51X443
Pull the refrigerator out of the wall. Check the how the fan next to the compressor is working and how hot on touch is the compressor. Gene. Gene: Bottom Coils were very very dirty. I bet it is running quite hot! Could only clean part of edges due to limited ground clearance. It occurred to me I could put 2x4 blocks under it & blow out w/ compressed air. As this hasn't been done, could that be the main cause of the lack of cold ? Or can that condition only be caused by low coolant / freon ? Could temperature control be faulty? We're out looking at a new fridge right now, but I'm resisting the 'buy new' impulse, especially with ur input ! Many thanks !
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OK, will do, just saw your idea about checking the frost build up or pattern on the evap coils in the freezer.
Will report back asap.....
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Originally Posted by: WifeSaysFixItPlease! ...Could only clean part of edges due to limited ground clearance...
...As this hasn't been done, could that be the main cause of the lack of cold?...
Pull the fridge out of the wall and remove the rear cover. You'll have much better access. Yes, it is very important to keep it clean. Gene.
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Originally Posted by: Gene Hi David,
I need you to remove the rear panel inside the freezer again and inspect how the evaporator coils are covered with frost. If you can make a picture and post it here, it will make it even better.
Gene. Ok Gene: Just pulled the rear freezer panel. It's full iced over at the bottom third of the coils, again. Which is weird cause I know I saw the red glow of the defrost heater. So I manually turned the rheostat control on the timer to begin the "compressor off / defrost cycle", and as it turned off, the defrost heater began to glow red. But it only did it for a minute or so, then turned off way prematurely. The defrost heater appears to work, but intermittently & not for a full length defrost cycle. What could cause this ? (Defrost timer is fairly new & does work as we hear compressor kick off every 6 hours or so.....) Thanks for your input. Sincerely, David :) PS: Wife is begging to go to Lowes & just lay down the $$$ for a new one. I can't blame her. But I don't want to go down in defeat, either.
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Originally Posted by: WifeSaysFixItPlease! ...Defrost timer is fairly new.. How new is it? It is a good idea to replace the defrost heaters, especially because the defrost thermostat included in the kit. Gene.
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