My fridge is part of a fridge-freezer. The fridge has a temperature of about 10.c which is too high. Inside is a dial with range from 1-7, right now it is set on 7 as I told this will make my fridge the coldest (is this right?). I have just cleaned the fridge and the drainage pipe was blocked, would this be a reason for my fridge to being so warm?
2006-08-26 07:19:15 · 6 answers · asked by Timmi007 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Why are people so reluctant to give the brand and model number of their equipment? It would make it that much easier to give a correct and acurate answer without going through the if it is this type or if it is that type routine.
If the drain tube was blocked the water may have backed up causing a blockage in the air ducts that supply the cold air from the freezer to the fresh food compartment. The easiest thing to do in that case would be to turn the unit off for 24 hours with both doors open to allow the blockage to melt. Unless there is frost on the rear or the floor of the freezer it is most unlikely that you have any problem with the defrost system or defrost timer as another has mentioned.
Check the condenser coils. If you have a static condenser(coils up the back of the unit) they should be free of dust and any objects that may have fallen from the top of the unit and the coils should be at least 2" from the wall. If you have a forced air condenser(coils under the unit) make sure that they are not blocked with dust and the fan is running properly and that the cardboard cover(a very important part of the refrigerator) on the rear of the unit is in place to provide proper air flow across the coils and compresser.
If this information has not helped or if you need firther assistance click on my name and contact me with the make and model number and I will be glad to help.
2006-08-26 22:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One reason for it being "warm" is not enough air circulation in the back of the fridge, if that is where the "cooling coils" are located. A fridge should be at least three inches from the wall, so the coils will have air circulation around them and can dissapate thier heat. Failing to do so, will result in higher electric costs and possible shorten the life of the fridge.
Also, keep the coils clean, and do a preventive maintenance on cleaning them twice a year.
Also, make sure that the "channels" are not blocked by ice. (You have channels that let the cold air come from the freezer to the fridge part of it). A lot of times, they "do" get plugged and you have to defrost the entire refridgerator.
(And if this happens, I would get some one to look at it, because a defrosting timer may have gone bad).
I wish you well...
Jesse
2006-08-26 07:25:46 · answer #2 · answered by x 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
technically both the interiors and exteriors of the fridge should be cleaned regularly.the internal air duct should not be blocked while storing in the fridge.initially after cleaning run atleast for 4hrs on 7 ,then turn it to 4.even after the fridge does not cool then it means the compressor has gone or the gas in the tubes have leaked.
2006-08-26 07:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by toliagoldstar 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds as though you may have fixed it by cleaning. If the drain pipe was clogged, it would cause your fridge to overheat and that could be very dangerous. It could start a fire.
2006-08-26 07:35:29 · answer #4 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you've tried the thermostat and that's not working, then your refrigerant system could have a leak in it and your low on freon, but there are two more possibilities - the condenserr is dirty [behind the frig] or your stuck in the defrost cycle. which means you need a new timer conrol.
2006-08-26 07:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by T square 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
change the dial
2006-08-26 07:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by letswastetimechasingcars 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋