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Model: PTB1954GRQ	Brand: Maytag	Age: 5 - 10 years
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thermoguy		#1 Posted : Thursday, June 11, 2009 7:40:19 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 1		Not Freezing good, fridge is ok. Took evaporator cover off and there was a big block of ice built up on the defrost thermostat. No ice or frost is on the evaporator. Is the problem the defrost thermostat or the defrost heater or something else?:rolleyes:


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woodchuckie		#2 Posted : Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:29:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/10/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,363		Originally Posted by: thermoguy Not Freezing good, fridge is ok. Took evaporator cover off and there was a big block of ice built up on the defrost thermostat. No ice or frost is on the evaporator. Is the problem the defrost thermostat or the defrost heater or something else?:rolleyes: The entire coil should have some frost on it. A partial pattern of frost indicates a system which is low on freon which requires a qualified tech to locate the leak and recharge the system.


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