I had a Hotpoint fridge that started acting up in October. The stuff in the freezer would defrost; the temperatures could get as high as 60 degrees. When I'd turn up the thermostat, the stuff in the refrigerator would freeze. Twice since then the "fridge doctor" quickly looked at it & replaced the thermostat.
Now I have a completely new fridge...got it yesterday. It's another Hotpoint, different model. It was installed 24 hours ago. I checked the temp--it's been set at 6 all day--and my ice cubes are melting! The same thing is happening.
It's a new fridge, so what is the problem??
2007-01-26 08:55:54 · 7 answers · asked by wondering 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
is your refrigerator getting enough ventilation?
2007-01-26 09:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a brand new fridge maybe it is not the fridge, but the electrical circuit it is on. Maybe the power is cycling off and on and when it is off for a length of time the ice melts. Or maybe the power to where you live is going off when you don't realize it. Do you have any clocks/VCR's/DVD players or any devices that keep time that are blinking?
If it is brand new, it is still under warranty, make a service call.
2007-01-26 09:05:51 · answer #2 · answered by Donna S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
return the frig, let them know why and get a different brand, Hotpoint is a good brand. I would go with a Kenmore or Whirlpool brand the repair history is excellent and a very good brands.
2007-01-30 08:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by 1TON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the electrical outlet, you may have a loose connection causing the fridge to trip on and off.
2007-01-26 09:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is the fridge located at?
Is it by a heating vent? Is there enough air movement to cools the coils under it?
2007-01-26 09:06:07 · answer #5 · answered by zen522 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Around 40 Degrees F.
2016-05-24 02:55:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you wait more than 12 hours before switching it on for the first time? Switching it on before 12 hours it can damage the compressor.
2007-01-26 09:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by Buffy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋