2007-01-04 17:25:06 · 7 answers · asked by Menh C 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Maybe you should try putting it at the lowest settings if you want it to be colder.
2007-01-04 17:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by doug k 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Best guess - It is the defrost thermostat (9 out of 10 times). A $10 part that the tech will replace in 20 minutes and will have on his truck. The job however will probably cost you about $200 to have fixed when you add the service call and the labor charge. A big amount of money but far cheaper than a new fridge. It is easy enough to fix yourself, but you need to know what part it is, have access to a replacement part, and be willing to cut a few wires inside your freezer section to splice in the new part, all the while your food is spoiling.
My advice: call a tech before you go shopping for a new fridge.
The way most modern frost free refigerators work depends on a defrost cycle to operate a fan that circulates air inside the box. When the heater thermostat fails this circulation does not take place and the box gets hot. Seems strange that it is a "heater" thermostat that controls how the box stays cold ... but thats exactly how it works.
On older boxes it was common for the compressor to fail, but most techs won't touch a compressor anymore. But my guess is that isn't your problem.
Hope this helps.
2007-01-05 04:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by David E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may be time for a new fridge. if its at the highest and nothing freezes, check the dial to make sure that is not what is broken first, if its ok then get a new fridge. They will even take the old one sometimes.
2007-01-05 01:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to vacuum the coils that are either under or in back of the refrigerator. If they are full of dust or pet hairs, the refrigerator can't get rid of the heat within. If that's all it takes to get the thing running better, it'll be worth the time it takes. If it doesn't fix the problem, at least you've eliminated one possible cause. But ultimately, it has to be fixed because you're risking your health with improperly chilled foods.
2007-01-05 01:55:37 · answer #4 · answered by Whimsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well how old is the fridge?? if its under 12months it should be covered on the warranty. if not it might be expencive to repair... maybe look into buying a new one...
2007-01-05 01:29:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be out of freon or coolant. You'll need to call for service.
2007-01-05 01:30:14 · answer #6 · answered by JUDI O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it's rooted...and I dont mean to the spot!!!!!!
2007-01-05 01:33:13 · answer #7 · answered by karena k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋