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Posted: 10/13/2004 7:33:28 PM EDT

My frig/freezer is acting up. The refrig is freezing vegetables, and when the temp is turned up the freezer thaws. Any suggestions on a way to fix this besides buying a new one

would be appreciated.

Posted: 10/14/2004 6:33:01 AM EDT

[#1]

Bump for Dr. Fridge.

Posted: 10/14/2004 6:37:28 AM EDT

[#2]

You could have a bad thermostat. might need to replace the refrigerator control.

Posted: 10/14/2004 6:41:03 AM EDT

[#3]

Also check in the freezer compartment to make sure your fan is running and that you have airflow.

Posted: 10/14/2004 6:42:10 AM EDT

[#4]

There is an airflow damper between the refrigerator and freezer that is either open too far or perhaps broken. The thermostat regulates the temp in the fridge section, the freezer stays cold by recieveing more cold air than the fridge. IM if you can't figue it out. Ops (20 years in the cooling bisiness)

Posted: 10/14/2004 6:44:01 AM EDT

[#5]

That is true too. If it is just your crisper that is freezing the vegetables it is your damper open too wide, or it is stuck open.

Posted: 10/14/2004 10:03:04 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
My frig/freezer is acting up. The refrig is freezing vegetables, and when the temp is turned up the freezer thaws. Any suggestions on a way to fix this besides buying a new one would be appreciated.

Few questions first.

Brand?

Freezer on top? Bottom? side by side?

Do you hear the fan running in the freezer when the compressor is running?
When was the last time you cleaned your condenser coil? (black tubing either under the refrigerator or on the back wall of the refrig)

Next question may sound dumb but there is a method to my madness. Is the light turning off when you depress the light switch?

Let me know.

Posted: 10/14/2004 10:17:38 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Quoted:
My frig/freezer is acting up. The refrig is freezing vegetables, and when the temp is turned up the freezer thaws. Any suggestions on a way to fix this besides buying a new one would be appreciated.

Few questions first.

Brand? RCA
Freezer on top? Bottom? side by side? Freezer on top

Do you hear the fan running in the freezer when the compressor is running?
When was the last time you cleaned your condenser coil? (black tubing either under the refrigerator or on the back wall of the refrig) The fan runs in the freezer when the compressor runs. Edit :Coils have dust on them not a ton but a decent amount tenant told me he cleaned them. I just cleaned off the dust, could that be it?

Next question may sound dumb but there is a method to my madness. Is the light turning off when you depress the light switch? Uh the light doesn't work in the fridge currently.

Let me know.

Posted: 10/14/2004 11:24:13 AM EDT

[#8]

Update: I cleaned the coils and restricted the damper a step, it was set wide open. They have the fridge and freezer totally loaded with food FWIW. Being a landlord is great.

Posted: 10/14/2004 12:18:16 PM EDT

[#9]

It's a bitch trying to fit in the freezer space with the door closed.....

Quoted:

Next question may sound dumb but there is a method to my madness. Is the light turning off when you depress the light switch?

Let me know.

Posted: 10/14/2004 8:27:10 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
It's a bitch trying to fit in the freezer space with the door closed.....

Quoted:

Next question may sound dumb but there is a method to my madness. Is the light turning off when you depress the light switch?

Let me know.

Yeah I know... and we always eat the witnesses

Posted: 10/14/2004 8:33:16 PM EDT

[#11]

OK here is the deal ... turn the damper to 1/2 position as well as the thermostat. Chances are that the airflow adjustment (damper) was just set too high. if this does not improve...

BUY A NEW REFRIGERATOR BUT THIS TIME SOMETHING THAT IS NOT BUILT BY G.E!!!!!
(yeah, RCA is GE. ... sorry)

Posted: 10/14/2004 8:37:32 PM EDT

[#12]

So you live in Michigan? Forget the veges. It's cool enought outside now to keep the beer at the right temperature.

Posted: 10/17/2004 6:18:30 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
BUY A NEW REFRIGERATOR BUT THIS TIME SOMETHING THAT IS NOT BUILT BY G.E!!!!!
(yeah, RCA is GE. ... sorry)

Any favorite brands you'd suggest for reliability?

BTW I bought the fridge with the property.

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