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Model: DRS2662AW	Brand: Amana	Age: 5 - 10 years
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redvette		#1 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:41:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/19/2013(UTC) Posts: 6		temp on freezer side will run about 22-30F. Checked to see if condenser coils were plugged - they weren't. Problem just started - worked fine a day ago.
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Appliance Ninja		#2 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:43:13 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		Can you hear a fan running in the freezer section? Can you see any frost on the back wall inside the freezer?
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redvette		#3 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:07:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/19/2013(UTC) Posts: 6		Fan is running no frost on back wall
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Appliance Ninja		#4 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:29:20 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		Can you remove the rear panel from inside the freezer and get a look at the aluminum evaporator coil? Is it frosted evenly or heavily in one area?
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redvette		#5 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:55:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/19/2013(UTC) Posts: 6		I have to leave for a while. I'll be back with you soon.
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Appliance Ninja		#6 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:57:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		That will be just fine, thank you!
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redvette		#7 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 5:22:49 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/19/2013(UTC) Posts: 6		I looked through the grill on the bottom of the evaporator cover plate and there is no frost build-up on the bottom coils that I can see . Do I need to take the cover plate off anyway?
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Appliance Ninja		#8 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 5:26:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		It will be important to know if there is any frost on the evaporator in any area, sorry. It is not real hard to get off, it should only take a few minutes.
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redvette		#9 Posted : Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:50:47 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/19/2013(UTC) Posts: 6		I took the cover off and the only place there was frost was at the inlet/outlet ? pipe going into the top of the evaporator coil. I could see no frost on the finned section at all.
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Appliance Ninja		#10 Posted : Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:04:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		That means you have a sealed system problem, likely a low refrigerant level. This is not a repair you will able to perform as it requires specialized tools and training. You will need to call for an on site repair or replace the refrigerator.
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