Kevin December 16, 2013 for Model Number FRT18G2NW Is there something I can ad to this model so I can use it in a garage where the temperature gets below 55°F?
Craig December 15, 2013 for Model Number FRT21G2NWO Freezer cold but not enough on all settings with fridge cool but could be better. Compressor rarely kicks on. Coils don’t have ice and underneath of fridge is clean. Seems like cold control doesn’t read the correct temp in the fridge but when I can warm up the fridge and get it to come on it blows very cold. Also checked defrost timer and not stuck in defrost mode. Fridge kept in attached garage but had this problem when outside temps were above 50 degrees. Appliance is 2 years old. My question is can the cold control thermostat lose the ability to read correct temps or possibly get stuck?
1 Answer Craig, Yes, the temperature control can get stuck and or become out of calibration, but usually not that soon in the lifetime of a fairly new refrigerator. The most likely issue is the fact that the refrigerator is in the garage, attached or otherwise. The temperature variances in a garage are way too large, and can keep the refrigeration components from transferring the heat properly and can cause the refrigerator to operate at less than desirable temperatures. You may have to move the refrigerator into a controlled temperature environment for proper operation. Read More...
Dave December 11, 2013 for Model Number FRT18B4AW6 Back in april we noticed the meat in freezer was not completely frozen. After a few days of watching fridge and freezer temps I ordered a defrost timer and temp control . It was good until now 8 mos. later. Freezer is not freezing food again. We emptied freezer and I can feel heat coming out of upper freezer vent. I am assuming it is in defrost cycle too long? Should I try another timer? Note: I kept thermostats in both fridge and freezer and monitored temps for about one week.
1 Answer Hello Dave. If the fan is running and you feel heat, it is not in defrost. Sounds like the compressor is failing on the unit. If the compressor builds up pressure, sometimes it does not start until it fully comes down to no pressure. Problem is, the unit will start to warm up inside the unit. Read More...
Timothy S November 10, 2013 for Model Number Kenmore Refrigerator 2536419240J I apologize if it has been previously asked, the freezer is blowing cold but everything in the fresh food area is not cold. I have cleaned all the dust collecting under the bottom and the motor seems to be running normal. before I start tearing the fridge apart or replacing parts, I wanted to ask for some advice on where to start troubleshooting.. Thank you.
1 Answer Timothy, It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the back wall of the freezer. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Decion August 22, 2013 for Model Number fridigaire ffht1513ls5 Freezer is working fine. Fan in freezer does not turn so no air blows to the refridge. Do I check voltage to the fan first to determine if the fan failed? If no voltage, what would be the problem?
1 Answer Hello Decion. Yes, test for voltage and if there is none, go to the defrost timer. Read More...
Loc Ngo July 19, 2013 for Model Number Kenmore Refrigerator 253.641940K My refrigerator is not cold at all. Last time my sister turned temperature controls in freezer and refrigerator to maximum, but the temperature in the fridge was not cold. Then I removed everything, cleaned up the fridge and set all controls back to recommended levels. I can hear the fan and pump running, and I can feel the wind blown out from the freezer, but, but it's not cold enough. Could you tell me what is wrong with my fridge?
1 Answer Loc Ngo, You will want to check the coils in the freezer compartment. Check to see if they are impacted with ice or have a light even full frost pattern. If there is no frost pattern then the issue would be a sealed system issue. If the units evaporator coils are completely impacted then the issue would be a defrost issue. For your unit to check the defrost, you can force into a defrost. To do this you would locate the hole in the bottom of the control housing in the refrigerator compartment. Using a flat blade screw driver, stick it into the hole and turn the defrost timer until it clicks. Let the unit sit for 10 minutes then look at the coils and see if you can see the ice melting from the heater. If not then you will need to check continuity of the heater and the defrost thermostat and which ever one does not have continuity then replace that part. If the ice does start melting then you will need to replace the defrost timer. Read More...
Chad June 25, 2013 for Model Number frt18s6awt Hello, My fridge seems to run a lot lately. It still seems to keep everything cold. I took off the back cover and cleaned out dust etc... However, I was wondering if there is an easy way to determine if my control temp/thermostat is bad? Also, how long should they run before shutting off. I know times might vary, but just a decent estimate. Thanks for your time.
1 Answer Hello Chad. If the unit is the proper temp inside, then the control is good. As for run times, this varies on the amount of times the door is opened and there is no way to estimate this for you. if the inside temp is good, then the run times should be correct on the unit. Read More...
Stan May 03, 2013 for Model Number FRT15G5CSB1 Okay...so may I have your thoughts about what may be causing this erratic fluctuation? Thanks, Stan
1 Answer Hello Stan. If the cold control is bad, it does not read the temperature properly. Based on the information you provided and the temps, you will need to replace the cold control. Read More...
Stan May 03, 2013 for Model Number FRT15G5CSB1 Hi - Seems the thermostat needs to be replaqced; please confirm. The temerature varies over time dropping to 30 degrees after many days or weeks maintaining 40 degrees. I reset the control making it warmer so the unit returns to 40 for days then climbs to 50 or so or gets colder even though I adjusted for an increase in temperature. Seems to have a mind of its own! Thanks, Stan
Mike April 10, 2013 for Model Number frt15b3aw3 My freezer is working fine, however my fridge is not cooling. Can you help? Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Mike. Make sure the fan motor in the freezer is running properly. If so, you will need to check and see if the back wall is covered in frost. If so, It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the back wall of the freezer. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...