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I have a side by side Frigidaire. It stopped cooling properly. I cleaned condenser coils. Freezer at 30 degrees, Fridge at 40 degrees, defrost cycling regularly. I replaced control board. Freezer at 40 degrees, Fridge at 50 degrees, defrost is cycling regularly. Compressor, Evap Fan running. Compressor is a little warmer than room temp. No leaks at door gaskets. I have turned thermostats off for a few minutes and restarted. Air seemed colder just after restart but didn't continue getting colder. What's next? Cold controls?
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Remove freezer back panel and describe frost pattern, total heavy frost, or partial.
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Originally Posted by: richappy  Remove freezer back panel and describe frost pattern, total heavy frost, or partial. Partial frost at top of evaporator.
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You have sealed system problems assuming the condenser fan is ok.
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Originally Posted by: richappy You have sealed system problems assuming the condenser fan is ok. Condenser fan is running. So you think it's a refrigerant leak or compressor issues. My condenser coils were covered pretty good before I cleaned them.
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Your compressor may be leaking internally due to thermal stress.
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Originally Posted by: richappy Your compressor may be leaking internally due to thermal stress. I was HVAC certified in 2007, I never truly pursued it outside of helping family, due to getting a better position at my job. Do you think it's worth having the compressor replaced? I do recall from school that once you open a sealed appliance system you could have some bad results.
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A big no there, not worth it.
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Originally Posted by: richappy A big no there, not worth it. Thanks for all your help ric.
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