Freezing not freezing, but cool. I dont know exact temperature. Refrigerator feels not as cold as normal. Got home yesterday from work and the freezer door was open a couple of inches. Most things thawed/thawing. Closed the door, but things kept melting. There is air blowing in the freezer. However, the left, upper side of the refrigerator is usally warm to the touch, now is cool. Do I need a new refrigerator?
I also dont’ know the specs of my refrigerator: Dimensions & cu ft? trying to find info online, becuase if I have to repalce with new I have limited space to do so.
Unplug the fridge for 24hrs and then plug it back in. Keep the doors open while defrosting.
Post the results.
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Left unplugged for 6 hours, not any cooler. Unplugged since wife was worried it would catch on fire. Has not been unplugged for over 30 hours. try again? or try something else or give up? Did the open freezer door cause the problem? what brands of refrigerators are best?
Did you have it unplugged initially for 24hrs?
Check if the compressor is running. You should feel the vibration when touching it.
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yes it was unplugged for 25 hours. i believe the compressor (on the bottom of fridge? looks like a little tank? ) was running. However, the left, top side of the fridge was usually warm to the touch, and was cool after 6 hours.
Remove the rear panel in the freezer and check how the evaporator coils are covered with frost.
Is it covered completely, partially(1/2,1/3), or just the ice in one corner?
Check if both fans are running ( one in the freezer and another one near the compressor).
Remove the rear panel in the freezer and check how the evaporator coils are covered with frost.
Is it covered completely, partially(1/2,1/3), or just the ice in one corner?
Check if both fans are running ( one in the freezer and another one near the compressor).
Post the results.
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I know the freezer fan is running. I will have to wait till after work to check the evaporator coils. Do i need to remove the whole panel off of the back of the refrigerator to see the coils? would they still be frozen after this long being turned off? I wont be able to check till 5:00 EST. Will you still be on then? If they are frozen is that good or bad?
I took off the back panel before I turned it on. I don’t know if that makes a difference or not. So the panel is off, while Im waiting to see if it frosts up
[quote=Simon / APP Team;804270]The fridge has to be on for at least 3 -4 hrs. You will need to take out the panel inside the freezer to see the coils.
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Close the cover, let it run for 2hrs, then check.
If the coils are not covered with frost after being running for 2 hrs it’s a sealed system problem. That is expensive and requires a professional assistance.
just got your message. it does seem a lot cooler then the other day, but i dont see any frost. of course the cover is off. the refrigerator does seem warmer then normal though. I put the cover back on and will try it out. what temp should the freezer be? refrigerator?? if it does start working, i hope its not just fluke. if it is working, should i trust it? what caused to to not work and now start working again???
Checked the coils at 3.25 hours. I guess I would say they were 1/2 frosted, but it wasnt uniform. I mean it wasnt like 50/50 left & right. top coil & bottom coil was more frosted. also more frosted on the left side. maybe i should recheck this evening after 24 hours. freezer temp is 0 degrees on setting 7 of 9. bottom shelf refrigerator temp is 40 degrees this morning on setting 8 of 9. temps from a meat thermometer, as that is all i could find at local grocery store. can get regular thermometer today from walmart/lowes, if you recommend, as i have to restock my refrigerator. what are normal temp ranges? so i guess im wondering if i can trust it now. I appreciate all of your help. sorry for my ignorance. can you explain what happened? i was afraid with the freezer door being open ( 12-18 hours ??) that the compressor had burned up.
Close the freezer panel and wait for 24 hrs. The temperature in the freezer should be around 0F* and in the refrigerator 37-40F*.With freezer door open for that many hours the compressor worked much harder, warm air was getting inside the freezer building ice and snow inside, blocking the airways between two compartments.
That’s why the defrosting was necessary.Hopefully nothing serious happens.
Close the freezer panel and wait for 24 hrs. The temperature in the freezer should be around 0F* and in the refrigerator 37-40F*.With freezer door open for that many hours the compressor worked much harder, warm air was getting inside the freezer building ice and snow inside, blocking the airways between two compartments.
That’s why the defrosting was necessary.Hopefully nothing serious happens.
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Something serious like ??? For now, do you think everything is ok with it ? Wife wants to go get a new refrigerator. What top freezer brands are best?