2007-05-12 01:25:49 · 14 answers · asked by Penny S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
See if there is a lot of frost along the back side of the evaporator. This is in the freezer section. If there is GREAT this is a small repair of one of three items, defrost heater, defrost timer (ADC board), or defrost thermostat. If there is not there is a small chance that all you need is start components to the compressor, but usually not the case in which time you need a new fridge. In any case you need a qualified tech to tell you what problem you do have.
2007-05-12 01:34:55 · answer #1 · answered by appliance, HVAC Technician 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably don't need to add freon. Anyways I wouldn't recommend an unqualified person attempt this. You could have several possibilities. Check to make sure both fans are running. There's one down at the compressor in the back, and one in the freezer behind the back wall near the evaporator coils. You could have dirty condensor coils underneath the frig, not allowing it to disipate the heat it has absorbed. They would need to be cleaned out. Or maybe a defrost problem . when you take off the back wall of the freezer, it will be evident if the coils are all ice up. If they are iced you can deice them with a hair dryer. You will still need to determine which part of the defrost system has failed. There are 3 parts to a standard frost free defrost system, the timer or board, the defrost element, and the defrost thermostat or terminator.
Hopefully this will steer you in the proper direction.
good luck
2007-05-12 07:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by MARK S 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Mark gave you some good advice.
Refrigerators have a sealed refrigerant system and are not prone to leakage. Weather it is a refrigerator, a window unit, a home split system, a trailer package unit or a 300 ton chiller it is NOT NORMAL to lose all or any part of the refrigerant charge. Does it happen? Yes, but not very often.
2007-05-12 11:19:11 · answer #3 · answered by Grendel's Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the compressor. pull the refrigerator out, seem on the back, eliminate the panel with a screwdriver, there's a difficulty that feels like a steel bowling ball shape. discover the electrical powered cord going to it, and there's a plug which would be unplugged. unplug it and there's a sq. fuse in there i comes aside like a Lego piece. Take the fuse out and additionally you wil probable see burn marks and scent it I wager it smells burnt. take that piece to a restoration save and purchase a similar piece, replace it and it would be solid. living house Depot could have the section if not definately a area of expertise restoration save.
2017-01-09 17:18:11 · answer #4 · answered by deangelo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could need a re-gas, or could be a faulty seal. or maybe you have accidentally turned down the thermostat. (could be the thermostat busted too) Hurry up and get your frozen stuff into somethin else. Good luck..
2007-05-12 01:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Daydreamer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you need to add refrigerant like a sub zero chemical you fill the fridge's motor with in the back,like a vehicles ac. they should have it at a hardware store.
2007-05-12 01:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mark S gave the best answer....wonder if he's related to Penny S
2007-05-13 03:47:12 · answer #7 · answered by space0505 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cooling gas (coolant) has run out and needs refilling.
2007-05-12 02:26:36 · answer #8 · answered by tnkumar1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try vacuuming underneath it and behind it...it may just be clogged with dust and hair...especially if you have any animals in the house.
2007-05-12 01:33:51 · answer #9 · answered by auntcookie84 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Either lack of refrigerant or the compressor is bad.
2007-05-12 01:33:35 · answer #10 · answered by wbaker777 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋