Hi, I just bought this Ref/Freezer used and it worked fine for about a month then seemed to have problems. The freezer only freezes at the bottom and the refrigerator temp does not get very cold. I took the inside panel off at the urging of a co-worker that has an appliance repair shop to see if the defrost unit was stuck (although he wasn’t clear on how to tell). I noticed the coils had frost on them much as the problem I had with my HVAC a few years ago. I also noticed that the freezer fan was not turning at all.
Could this be the problem I have read about on this forum where the freezer fan is not circulating the air or is replacing the thermostat a better approach?
Thanks,
Yup, I’d say most likely the evap. fan motor.
Definatly agree, Fan motor not moving air will cause your symptoms.
Thanks for the responses.
I went back to it and tried to tap the fan with a screwdriver and move it. It gave a few sluggish attemts and then stopped completely. Diagnosis: something is definetely wrong with it. Off to the parts store. Thank goodness they even have a parts listing along with the schematic clearly posted on the back.
Thanks for your confirmation and help! These forums are great resources.
I picked up the part on Monday and installed it that afternoon. It works perfectly now. Thanks for all your help. Air is circulating, Icemaker working and everything.
