Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 4/30/2009(UTC) Posts: 2
|
I cleaned off all of the parts on the back. The compressor and a couple of the other parts feel hot, and I haven't seen the condenser fan run at all. It also seems difficult to turn by hand, which made me think that I should probably replace it, but I'm not a refrigerator expert, and I don't want to go on a wild goose chase replacing random parts on an old refrigerator. Could anyone tell me if they think the condenser fan motor kit is a good bet for what is causing the problem? Also, would I need to replace the entire thing, or is it possible that I could take it apart and replace a bearing or something to get it working?
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 3/10/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,363
|
Just replace the fan. The fridge will not cool properly without the fan running. You can temporarily place a fan behind the fridge if your remove the cover.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 4/30/2009(UTC) Posts: 2
|
So if I place a fan behind it and it doesn't start working better does that mean that the condenser fan motor wasn't the problem, or are you pretty sure that if the fan isn't working, that is the problem?
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 3/10/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,363
|
Yes, if it cools ok with a fan blowing on the coils that will show you your fan needs to be running. And yes I'm sure. You have to have that fan blowing on the condenser coils for the unit to work properly.
|
|
|
|
Forum Jump
You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You can delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You can vote in polls in this forum.
Important Information:
The AppliancePartsPros.com uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
More Details
Close