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Ike.Rod  
#1 Posted : Monday, April 20, 2009 3:31:29 PM(UTC)
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The fridge, 11 years old, does not cool enough, does not make ice (in ice trays in freezer; it doesn't have an icemaker).
The coils are not iced up, but the defrost thermostat had no continuity when cold, so I replaced it (although I did not expect that to solve the problem).
The compressor is warm. Both fans are working.
What is my next step? (I have all the back covers off but don't know what I'm looking at.)
How does one remove the temperature control to test it? (The diagrams on the Appliance Parts Pros site do not seem to show sufficient detail or operational parts.)

Thanks
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woodchuckie  
#2 Posted : Monday, April 20, 2009 4:18:54 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Ike.Rod Go to Quoted Post
The fridge, 11 years old, does not cool enough, does not make ice (in ice trays in freezer; it doesn't have an icemaker).
The coils are not iced up, but the defrost thermostat had no continuity when cold, so I replaced it (although I did not expect that to solve the problem).
The compressor is warm. Both fans are working.
What is my next step? (I have all the back covers off but don't know what I'm looking at.)
How does one remove the temperature control to test it? (The diagrams on the Appliance Parts Pros site do not seem to show sufficient detail or operational parts.)

Thanks


Is there any frost at all on the coils in the freezer.

If the compressor cuts off before the selected temp is reached the thermostat may be at fault but if the compressor keeps running and no frost forming on the evaporator coils in the freezer I would suspect low freon.
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Ike.Rod  
#3 Posted : Monday, April 20, 2009 4:32:23 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: woodchuckie Go to Quoted Post
Is there any frost at all on the coils in the freezer.

If the compressor cuts off before the selected temp is reached the thermostat may be at fault but if the compressor keeps running and no frost forming on the evaporator coils in the freezer I would suspect low freon.


Thanks very much for responding.

The coils are frost free.
Is Freon a DIY replacement?
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woodchuckie  
#4 Posted : Monday, April 20, 2009 5:58:56 PM(UTC)
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You would need a qualified tech to find the leak, repair it and recharge the system.
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Ike.Rod  
#5 Posted : Monday, April 20, 2009 8:47:35 PM(UTC)
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I was afraid that would be true, but I was hoping....

Thank you.
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