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Posted: 5/19/2002 8:31:32 PM EDT
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This never happens in the winter does it???
Could it have sprung a leak in the Feon? |
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Posted: 5/19/2002 8:31:41 PM EDT
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How old is it? If it's more than 10 years old even in tip-top shape it probably uses a lot of energy.
If it is pooping out because it is just tired, you may not want to, but maybe consider buying a new one and hopefully your electric bill will go down. |
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Posted: 5/19/2002 10:27:56 PM EDT
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First, make sure the evaperator fan motor is working, This is located in the freezer. If it isn't, the cold air won't circulate. More likely, the refrigerator isn't defrosting. Ice buildup on the evaperator will insulate the evaperator, this will cause the temps to be about that of an ice chest or lower. Remove the evaperator cover, if the evaperator is frosted solid, you have a defrost problem. If you e-mail me with the model and serial # I can walk you through the diagnosis and repair in more detail.
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Posted: 5/19/2002 10:37:57 PM EDT
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I'll give you one good guess why my screen name is Dr Frige. First of all if you made sure the condenser is clean check to see if the condenser fan motor is running. A black 2 watt fan motor near the condenser. If that is running check to see if the back wall or floor (if the freezer is on top) of the freezer has "snow" on it. if so chances are you have a fault with the defrost system. 9 out of 10 times it is the defrost timer. another thing is check and make sure the light goes off when the door is shut (NO DO NOT CLIMB INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR TO CHECK!!)
Freon leaks are rare unless you went to defrost the unit with an icepick or a screwdriver and you puncured the evaporator. If you want to e mail me and get further into it you can reach me at [email protected]. If you can also provide me with the make and what type of frige is it (Side by side, freezer on top, or freezer on bottom) I can walk you through it. |
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Posted: 5/19/2002 11:59:35 PM EDT
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WOW! Having a fridge guy on your board...how cool is that!?!
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Posted: 5/20/2002 3:52:47 PM EDT
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Quoted: WOW! Having a fridge guy on your board...[B]how cool is that!?![/B] No pun intended??? |
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Posted: 5/21/2002 8:22:53 PM EDT
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Thanks guys, I knew I could count on my AR15 buddies. The air was circulating, and there was no frost, so I guess it was just tired.
Bought a new one, GE, (made in Mehico, by child labor) Cost slightly less than a new Bushmaster. I wish some of you could have been here to help me get it through the door! Now My Beer is COLD, so I consider it a fine investment. |
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