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Model: ET8MHKXMT0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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chocomom		#1 Posted : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:12:41 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/7/2012(UTC) Posts: 4		Both the fridge and freezer are not coming down to temp...both is slightly cooler than room temp. Checked the compressor and there is no leaks only lots of dust. Light works and can hear the fan running. Manufactured in 08/04. Thermostat? freon? Thanks.


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Gene		#2 Posted : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 4:15:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		The first thing you may want to do is remove the rear cover and the bottom front grille and clean the condenser coils. Then wait about 24 hours and check the temperature, using a good refrigerator thermometer. Post the results. Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for Whirlpool ET8MHKXMT00 REFRIGERATOR \| AppliancePartsPros.com Gene.


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chocomom		#3 Posted : Tuesday, May 29, 2012 1:50:44 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/7/2012(UTC) Posts: 4		Hi Gene, Tried what you suggested and there is no changes. Any other suggestions? Thanks.


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Gene		#4 Posted : Tuesday, May 29, 2012 2:07:15 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Did you measure the temperatures? Did it changed after cleaning? Does the compressor work? Do the fans inside the freezer and next to compressor work? Gene.


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