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fridge not defrosting
I have a Jennair side-by-side fridge (Model 2388ATB ). It is just not
defrosting at all. I am doing that old fashion way by defrosting it once every 2 months. What parts may be at fault most likely? Give me some clue to work on. Daniel, Toronto |
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... I have a Jennair side-by-side fridge (Model 2388ATB ). It is just not defrosting at all. I am doing that old fashion way by defrosting it once every 2 months. What parts may be at fault most likely? Give me some clue to work on. Daniel, Toronto Frost free refrigerators have a small electrical heating element which is switched on periodically to melt ice in the evaporator, the part that gets cold. These are usually made up of a timer (mechanical or electronic) which turns on the heater, the heater itself, and a thermal switch which opens when the evaporator reaches a certain temperature deemed to indicate "defrosted". Any one of these can fail, I've had all 3 fail in different refrigerators. Pretty easy to test/repair. Here's some info: http://www.appliance411.com/faq/howdefrostworks.shtml Dan |
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fridge not defrosting
On Dec 2, 4:39 pm, "Dan" wrote:
" Frost free refrigerators have a small electrical heating element which is switched on periodically to melt ice in the evaporator, the part that gets cold. These are usually made up of a timer (mechanical or electronic) which turns on the heater, the heater itself, and a thermal switch which opens when the evaporator reaches a certain temperature deemed to indicate "defrosted". Any one of these can fail, I've had all 3 fail in different refrigerators. Pretty easy to test/repair. Here's some info:http://www.appliance411.com/faq/howdefrostworks.shtml Dan Dan, Thanks for the quick info. I am reading it now. This should help. Daniel |
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... Dan, Thanks for the quick info. I am reading it now. This should help. Daniel Glad to help Dan |
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fridge not defrosting
On Dec 2, 3:14 pm, dtong22 wrote:
I have a Jennair side-by-side fridge (Model 2388ATB ). It is just not defrosting at all. I am doing that old fashion way by defrosting it once every 2 months. What parts may be at fault most likely? Give me some clue to work on. Daniel, Toronto Something in the defrost heater/timer system is kaput . Get what you need at repairclinic.com, parts and advice. Joe |
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