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kerry5775  
#1 Posted : Monday, August 6, 2012 3:00:39 PM(UTC)
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i have a whirlpool model et8chmxkb06, had it 5 years this past january. the freezer is blowing cool but not frozen, ie water in ice bin instead of ice and i moved all food to deep freeze. it is at about 38-40 degrees in the freezer. the bottom fridge is not cool at all, sitting about 50ish, maybe warmer as i have kept the thermometer in the freezer. we have cleaned all the fuzzy stuff from front and back, with vacuum and air compressor. there was a power outage yesterday morning that threw everything off for a few seconds and the fridge did come back on, but this is when the problem started. are we done for? there is no man around, so please be patient if i ask dumb questions. there are just things i am not able to do lifting and moving wise. any help appreciated. i just really need to know if it is worth trying to get to the bottom of the issue or just going and getting a new one. thanks!
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Simon / APP Team  
#2 Posted : Monday, August 6, 2012 4:17:05 PM(UTC)
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Hi.

You will need to pull the fridge out, take the bottom cover off and check if the compressor and condenser motor are running.

Post the results.

Simon.
kerry5775  
#3 Posted : Monday, August 6, 2012 4:35:18 PM(UTC)
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we had the back off this morning, and both were running.
Simon / APP Team  
#4 Posted : Tuesday, August 7, 2012 8:22:11 AM(UTC)
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Hi.

Remove the rear panel in the freezer and describe how the evaporator coils are covered with frost. If it's only in one corner or one row - then it's most likely the sealed systerm problem and it's $$.

Thank you.

Simon.
kerry5775  
#5 Posted : Tuesday, August 7, 2012 9:01:29 PM(UTC)
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the repairman came this afternoon and the seal system thing is what it was, so it is done for. thanks for the help, i am on the hunt for a new one tomorrow. this place is great, so nice to have a place to ask questions!
Simon / APP Team  
#6 Posted : Wednesday, August 8, 2012 8:54:51 AM(UTC)
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Thank you.

Simon.
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