I have a 1994 GE refrigerator that doesn't get as cold as it used to. I keep defrosting but that only helps for a short while. What should I do?
2006-08-01 13:39:47 · 16 answers · asked by Jonathan J 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
get a new one.
2006-08-01 13:43:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to answer based on the most recent repair I had done to my fridge--which is a 1994 Kenmore.
The repairman came to have a look because the refrigerator did not stay at a uniform degree of coolness.
(The freezer compartment, however, did stay at a uniform temp.)
The repairman found that in my case, a blade had fallen off the fan that circulates air throughout the refrigerator. He simply put it back into place, and the fan now cools both freezer and fridge compartment effectively and dependably.
The other problem that produces this same effect is if the motor to the fan has died.
Then the fan cannot circulate cool air throughout and you'd have to get a new motor which will = approx. the cost of a new refrigerator.
Best wishes!
Open the fridge and listen for the humming sound of an operating fan, which cycles on and off to maintain temp.
If you do not hear that, then you might need a repair or a new refrigerator.
2006-08-05 10:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by littleredms 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have it checked by a license re-frig person. They can recommend the fix or whether a new one is your best bet. You don't have to purchase a brand new model. There are good used re frigs in the classified sections everyday. You might want to check there B4 you call a service.
Whatever your choice...it is evident that your present one is not doing the job and has a problem.
2006-08-01 13:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by Robere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time for a new one
2006-08-01 13:42:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cleaning of the coils and keep stuff / junk off the top.
2006-08-01 13:45:35 · answer #5 · answered by camaro46368 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a large fan next to it on full power or get another one.
2006-08-04 09:50:12 · answer #6 · answered by ictl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the radiator is clean so the heat can dissipate.
it may have leaked regrigerant. you can refill it but if it leaked once it will probably leak again.
Sorry to say but getting anew one may be a cheaper option.
2006-08-01 13:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by ngufra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be low on freon or a thermostat could have gone out.
2006-08-01 13:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by cat33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get someone in to check the freon
it sounds like it is time to add some more
2006-08-01 13:44:23 · answer #9 · answered by G L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is 12 years old, it might be broke, and not worth repairing.
2006-08-01 13:43:55 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe time to get a new one
2006-08-01 13:44:09 · answer #11 · answered by Judas Rabbi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋