2007-10-18 14:35:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes, there is a fan, and you need to call a repairman, nothing else you can do - you don't want to mess around with things you arent familiar with and make it worse.
2007-10-18 14:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by Learning Conformity 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The knob labeled something like "fresh food temperature" or "refrigerator temperature" is really a vent that diverts cold air from the freezer (where it is made) into the fridge section. Maybe it is not open wide enough. Yes there is a fan to circulate that cold air and if it is not running that is a big problem in getting the cold air where it belongs. The sensor is detecting the freezer temperature so as long as the freezer is cold the sensor is OK.
Sears will send someone out to fix it and charge you about $200 for the labor and parts (most of that is labor fee and the parts are overpriced) but it beats having your food spoil.
2007-10-18 14:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first, pull the grille from the bottom front edge of frig and get your vacuum cleaner in there and get all the dust, cobwebs, pet hair and dryer lint from the coil and fan and fan blades.
This could be in the rear of the unit. Also, if you have exposed coils covering the back of the frig, clean those too. All the dirt makes the unit run harder and hotter. Coils need to be clean. Then check your drain plug, which is probably under one of the veggie drawers. Might have a ruber plug in a hole. If so, remove and run a stiff piece of wire through the opening. Then pour some boiling water through to clean out anything clogging unit. You should have a drip tray underneath which will collect the water. You should be able to hear the fan start when you lower the thermostat in frig, If you don't hear it come on, chances are you need a new sensor in frig. Not very expensive. Cheaper than replacing a lot of food.
2007-10-18 14:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by lorenzo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes there is a fan, check to see if the fan operates. You should hear it kick on and off. If the fan doesn't run at all then it might have something leaning against it. I have had older fridges where you could put food against the fan and keep it from spinning. Also there is an opening for the air to pass from the freezer to the fridge. Make sure it is not blocked with anything. My neighbour spent money on 3 trips from the repair man who replaced all kinds of parts, turned out she was blocking the air flow with her food.
2007-10-18 14:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by CRAIG K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a fan it is on the freezer side. Is there alot of frost in the freezer? If yes defrost wait one day and see. If not do you here the fan in the freezer. Fan is about 60 buck give or take....Good luck.
2007-10-18 15:09:21 · answer #5 · answered by DanD 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if there is frost in the freezer and the fridge is a frostless, the defrost thermostat is bad. yes, there is a fan in the freezer.
call a repair tech. yes, it's worth fixing.
if there is no frost in the freezer compartment, clean the coil. it's either underneath or behind the fridge.
2007-10-18 14:54:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
empty the water tray in the rear of your unit.
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2007-10-18 14:37:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋