I have a Hotpoint Side-by-Side refrigerator that doesnt seem to circulate air to keep the top portion of both the freezer and the fresh food side to good temperature. Does anyone have a clue what the problem might be? I have looked up different parts on the net...and I have the model number, but it hasn't pointed me in any direction yet.
2006-12-27 08:14:37 · 2 answers · asked by What, what, what?? 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is hard to regulate the air flow in some refrigerators. If this is a new problem first make sure you haven't overstuffed either side. Just because it all fits doesn't mean it will all stay cool. It needs good airflow to properly cool. If you have not overstuffed it then your evaporator fan might have gone out. If you have any handyman in you at all this is an easy fix. The fan motor shouldn't cost you more than forty bucks. If you call someone out anything less than $150 for a total bill is fair. This is an Oklahoma price, I assume it would be more on the coasts, but surely not to much more.
If the fridge is new to you, you may just need to tinker with the louvers that control the air flow from side to side. A refrigerator only cools the freezer side and some air flows over to the fresh food side. I've gotten a couple of free refrigerators, because people gave up on perfectly good units. Get a couple thermometers to monitor temps and start making slow changes, every few hours. You'll get there.
2006-12-27 08:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by Lew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hotpoint is cheap...but they're normally good with sending people to repair their appliances. I suggest calling the company to help ya out.
2006-12-27 08:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by incognitas8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋