2007-01-14 15:49:36 · 5 answers · asked by sheree 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I had the same problem about a month ago. The freezer and refridgetator was simply not staying cold and my food was going bad.
What you need to do is open up the freezer side of your refridgerator and remove the back panel where you will find the coils that produce the cold air.
More than likely the coils are all frosted up and you got a solid block of ice.
If thats the case, then get a hair dryer and melt away the ice and you should be all set!
The coils should be free and clear since the fan pushes the air accross the coils which creates the cold air. When they get iced up, the cold air can't pass through the coils and your temperature goes up.
Now most refridgetators are auto defrosting, there is usually a heater next to the coils that occasionally turn on to melt the ice away. If the heater is broken, or burned out it may be a reason why your frosting up.
2007-01-14 20:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by metrodish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you mean when you say the "temperature settings don't seem to be working". My refrigerator is set at "3" or "normal". Do you mean things are getting too cold in there or not cold enough. If not cold enough then move the setting.
2007-01-15 00:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First try setting the settings around the middle. If they are too high (cold) the freon will freeze and it will seem like the fridge quit working. I had the same problem and almost bought a new fridge until my x's friend told me lower the temp.
lower the temps to around C or 3 and wait a couple hours to see if there is a difference.
2007-01-14 23:59:14 · answer #3 · answered by sapphire_630 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have to clean your evaporation grills or pipes - it must be covered with dirt - vacuum it thoroughly - this will solve your problem - guaranteed - depending on your refrigerator - the grills will be at the bottom of the fridge or behind it = good luck
2007-01-15 00:08:22 · answer #4 · answered by happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the thermostat/cold control may be bad
the seals (door gaskets) may be bad
there may be a leak in the refrigerand line
the defrost timers/heaters may not be working
find out what the problem is and how much the repair will be. and then make the decision.
if a service call costs you $75 to help you make that determination then it's worth it
2007-01-14 23:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by Da_Bears70 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋