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fl8330  
#1 Posted : Thursday, August 28, 2014 9:27:03 PM(UTC)
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Hi there, I tried searching, but was not able to find the exact problem to my fridge. I bought this about 1 year ago - and the warranty just ran out. Very disappointed as my previous fridge lasted for like 15 years (Admiral brand).

The current one that's not cooling is Whirlpool Top Freezer refrigerator - model: WRT311SFYW

Problem - it keeps running and running - but it's not cold or even cool at all on both the freezer and the fridge. The fan is running and I can feel the air. The compressor seems to be working as well (humming sound) - no clicking sounds or other noise from the second it is plugged in.

Greatly appreciate any input or if you need more info, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
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richappy  
#2 Posted : Friday, August 29, 2014 1:35:11 AM(UTC)
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Feel the compressor. If it is vibrating but tubing not hot, you have a bad compressor/ refrigerant leak. Might want to try a new compressor start device to confirm.
fl8330  
#3 Posted : Friday, August 29, 2014 7:07:24 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for your reply Richappy. The compressor does vibrate and runs hot. The copper tubes are not hot. Does that mean I have a bad compressor? Or refrigerant leak? Or both. Thanks!
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#4 Posted : Saturday, August 30, 2014 12:27:12 AM(UTC)
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Probably both, if it failed over a short period of time, you have an evaporator leak which ruins the compressor.
fl8330  
#5 Posted : Saturday, August 30, 2014 6:47:59 AM(UTC)
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Thanks, Richappy - can you please tell me how to test if there was a leak?

My goal now is really to confirm that the compressor is dead before buying a new fridge. I don't think I can undertake replacing a compressor since I am such a newbie on this. Thanks again.
richappy  
#6 Posted : Sunday, August 31, 2014 1:04:04 AM(UTC)
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Only way to confirm is with a gauge on the low side of compressor.
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