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Model: CTA14CTB	Brand: Hotpoint	Age: More than 10 years
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semn		#1 Posted : Friday, September 26, 2008 7:15:16 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/26/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		I picked up an older frig for the basement, I did have to move the frig lying on its left side for about a 30 minuet drive. I set it upright again and did let it sit for a day before I started it. The frig freezes and cools just fine but will not shut off. It does turn off when I move the control knob to off, then I wait a minuet and turn it back on and it will just run continuously until I repeat the process. I checked the cooling fins and they are reasonably clean. I have unplugged it now as I feel it is rather unsafe to have it run continuously.
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libertyappl		#2 Posted : Friday, September 26, 2008 8:01:06 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		Replace your temp control. nat
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semn		#3 Posted : Friday, September 26, 2008 8:04:34 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/26/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		Thank you, that's what i thought. next question is that a hard job? I am pretty handy but have never touched a frig. Is the part pricy?
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libertyappl		#4 Posted : Friday, September 26, 2008 9:21:47 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		No, it's not that hard. If you need directions or part numbers I can assist you. Nat
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semn		#5 Posted : Monday, September 29, 2008 7:52:14 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/26/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		Thanks again I pulled the temp control and got the part #. It looks like around 50 bucks for a new control. now to decide if the frig is worth putting more $$ into.
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libertyappl		#6 Posted : Monday, September 29, 2008 7:55:33 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		If that's all that's wrong I would fix it, you can't buy a decent frig for $50! Nat
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