Awl --

Quick fix, or time for a new fridge?
Oh, not solid state, with separate freezer/fridge stats -- "regular" white
fridge, freezer on top, wheel thermostat in fridge compartment.
I spose one poss. is the 'stat is just stuck.

I guess the real Q is: can there be a more serious problem if the freezer
part is fine, but the fridge part is not?
Some bad valve or sumpn, so that the whole thing needs to be sucked down,
recharged, etc. to replace the valve?
Dats a "get a new fridge" scenario, I would think.

tia
--
EA

In article ,
says...

Awl --

Quick fix, or time for a new fridge?
Oh, not solid state, with separate freezer/fridge stats -- "regular" white
fridge, freezer on top, wheel thermostat in fridge compartment.
I spose one poss. is the 'stat is just stuck.

I guess the real Q is: can there be a more serious problem if the freezer
part is fine, but the fridge part is not?
Some bad valve or sumpn, so that the whole thing needs to be sucked down,
recharged, etc. to replace the valve?
Dats a "get a new fridge" scenario, I would think.

I'd look for a blocked vent in the fridge section.

tia

"J. Clarke" wrote in message
in.local...
In article ,
says...

Awl --

Quick fix, or time for a new fridge?
Oh, not solid state, with separate freezer/fridge stats -- "regular"
white
fridge, freezer on top, wheel thermostat in fridge compartment.
I spose one poss. is the 'stat is just stuck.

I guess the real Q is: can there be a more serious problem if the
freezer
part is fine, but the fridge part is not?
Some bad valve or sumpn, so that the whole thing needs to be sucked down,
recharged, etc. to replace the valve?
Dats a "get a new fridge" scenario, I would think.

I'd look for a blocked vent in the fridge section.

I'll second that!


tia

Dennis wrote:
"J. Clarke" wrote in message
in.local...
In article ,
says...

Awl --

Quick fix, or time for a new fridge?
Oh, not solid state, with separate freezer/fridge stats -- "regular"
white
fridge, freezer on top, wheel thermostat in fridge compartment.
I spose one poss. is the 'stat is just stuck.

I guess the real Q is: can there be a more serious problem if the
freezer
part is fine, but the fridge part is not?
Some bad valve or sumpn, so that the whole thing needs to be sucked
down, recharged, etc. to replace the valve?
Dats a "get a new fridge" scenario, I would think.

I'd look for a blocked vent in the fridge section.

I'll second that!


tia

Probably blocked with ice . Seen it before , probably see it again .
--
Snag
Learning keeps
you young !

The top freezers typically do all the cooling in the freezer
part. A small fan blows air into the fridge. Sounds like
you've either got a fan problem, or defrost problem. Both
are repairable cheaper than replacing the fridge.

--
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"Existential Angst" wrote in message
...
Awl --

Quick fix, or time for a new fridge?
Oh, not solid state, with separate freezer/fridge stats --
"regular" white
fridge, freezer on top, wheel thermostat in fridge
compartment.
I spose one poss. is the 'stat is just stuck.

I guess the real Q is: can there be a more serious problem
if the freezer
part is fine, but the fridge part is not?
Some bad valve or sumpn, so that the whole thing needs to be
sucked down,
recharged, etc. to replace the valve?
Dats a "get a new fridge" scenario, I would think.

tia
--
EA

"Stormin Mormon" fired this volley in
:

The top freezers typically do all the cooling in the freezer
part. A small fan blows air into the fridge. Sounds like
you've either got a fan problem, or defrost problem. Both
are repairable cheaper than replacing the fridge.


The two most common problems are ice in the transfer duct, or pushing food
up against the outlet of the duct, so no air flow can occur between the
freezer and fridge compartments. That, also, will eventually cause the
duct to ice up.

LLoyd

On Sep 22, 8:05*am, "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh"
lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:
"Stormin Mormon" fired this volley :

The top freezers typically do all the cooling in the freezer
part. A small fan blows air into the fridge. Sounds like
you've either got a fan problem, or defrost problem. Both
are repairable cheaper than replacing the fridge.

The two most common problems are ice in the transfer duct, or pushing food
up against the outlet of the duct, so no air flow can occur between the
freezer and fridge compartments. *That, also, will eventually cause the
duct to ice up.

LLoyd

What everyone else said, get an insulated chest, put food in there or
at a neighbors, keep the doors wide open while unplugged, let the
refrigerator and freeezer and inside the walls thaw out, and then
pretend you have a brand new refrigerator. This works for at least
95% of the problem cases reported here.

Existential Angst wrote:
Awl --

Quick fix, or time for a new fridge?
Oh, not solid state, with separate freezer/fridge stats -- "regular" white
fridge, freezer on top, wheel thermostat in fridge compartment.
I spose one poss. is the 'stat is just stuck.

I guess the real Q is: can there be a more serious problem if the freezer
part is fine, but the fridge part is not?
Some bad valve or sumpn, so that the whole thing needs to be sucked down,
recharged, etc. to replace the valve?
Dats a "get a new fridge" scenario, I would think.

tia
Hi,
Is the fan running inside? The one circulating cold air.

Can't say as I've seen either of those. My two most common,
as stated.

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"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote
in message
. 3.70...
"Stormin Mormon" fired
this volley in
:

The top freezers typically do all the cooling in the
freezer
part. A small fan blows air into the fridge. Sounds like
you've either got a fan problem, or defrost problem. Both
are repairable cheaper than replacing the fridge.


The two most common problems are ice in the transfer duct,
or pushing food
up against the outlet of the duct, so no air flow can occur
between the
freezer and fridge compartments. That, also, will
eventually cause the
duct to ice up.

LLoyd

Won't help if the fan is dead. Only provide a couple days
relief if it's a defrost problem.

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"hr(bob) " wrote in
message
...

get an insulated chest, put food in there or
at a neighbors, keep the doors wide open while unplugged,
let the
refrigerator and freeezer and inside the walls thaw out, and
then
pretend you have a brand new refrigerator. This works for
at least
95% of the problem cases reported here.

"Existential Angst" wrote in message
...
Awl --

Quick fix, or time for a new fridge?
Oh, not solid state, with separate freezer/fridge stats -- "regular" white
fridge, freezer on top, wheel thermostat in fridge compartment.
I spose one poss. is the 'stat is just stuck.

I guess the real Q is: can there be a more serious problem if the freezer
part is fine, but the fridge part is not?
Some bad valve or sumpn, so that the whole thing needs to be sucked down,
recharged, etc. to replace the valve?
Dats a "get a new fridge" scenario, I would think.

Solved the problem posted: Found the fan, it works, just ice blockage.
Boucou thanks for the clarifications..

Now, normally I could have said, Y'all saved me a fortune, but it turns out
Le Wife wanted to get rid of this fridge anyway, so now that it's on its way
to getting fixed, I'm in the midst of a major fight..... goodgawd.... you
lose fer winnin....
--
EA



tia
--
EA

"Existential Angst" fired this volley in
:

Now, normally I could have said, Y'all saved me a fortune, but it
turns out Le Wife wanted to get rid of this fridge anyway, so now that
it's on its way to getting fixed, I'm in the midst of a major
fight..... goodgawd.... you lose fer winnin....


new beer cooler!

LLoyd

On Sep 22, 4:55*pm, "Existential Angst" wrote:
"Existential Angst" wrote in message

...

Awl --

Quick fix, or time for a new fridge?
Oh, not solid state, with separate freezer/fridge stats -- "regular" white
fridge, freezer on top, wheel thermostat in fridge compartment.
I spose one poss. is the 'stat is just stuck.

I guess the real Q is: *can there be a more serious problem if the freezer
part is fine, but the fridge part is not?
Some bad valve or sumpn, so that the whole thing needs to be sucked down,
recharged, etc. to replace the valve?
Dats a "get a new fridge" scenario, I would think.

Solved the problem posted: *Found the fan, it works, just ice blockage.
Boucou thanks for the clarifications..

Now, normally I could have said, Y'all saved me a fortune, but it turns out
Le Wife wanted to get rid of this fridge anyway, so now that it's on its way
to getting fixed, I'm in the midst of a major fight..... * goodgawd.... *you
lose fer winnin....
--
EA

How old is the one you have? A new one may pay for itself pretty
quick (couple years) through energy efficiency. I was on the opposite
side of that argument - tired of fixing the circa 1964 refrigerator
and wanting to get a new one - and found info online to help convince
the wife that a new one would use *way* less electricity.

"J. Clarke" wrote

I'd look for a blocked vent in the fridge section.


Possible, but a dead evap fan will give the same problem. I've replaced a
few over the years.

"Heathcliff" wrote in message
...
On Sep 22, 4:55 pm, "Existential Angst" wrote:
"Existential Angst" wrote in message

...

Awl --

Quick fix, or time for a new fridge?
Oh, not solid state, with separate freezer/fridge stats -- "regular"
white
fridge, freezer on top, wheel thermostat in fridge compartment.
I spose one poss. is the 'stat is just stuck.

I guess the real Q is: can there be a more serious problem if the
freezer
part is fine, but the fridge part is not?
Some bad valve or sumpn, so that the whole thing needs to be sucked
down,
recharged, etc. to replace the valve?
Dats a "get a new fridge" scenario, I would think.

Solved the problem posted: Found the fan, it works, just ice blockage.
Boucou thanks for the clarifications..

Now, normally I could have said, Y'all saved me a fortune, but it turns
out
Le Wife wanted to get rid of this fridge anyway, so now that it's on its
way
to getting fixed, I'm in the midst of a major fight..... goodgawd.... you
lose fer winnin....
--
EA

How old is the one you have? A new one may pay for itself pretty
quick (couple years) through energy efficiency. I was on the opposite
side of that argument - tired of fixing the circa 1964 refrigerator
and wanting to get a new one - and found info online to help convince
the wife that a new one would use *way* less electricity.
================================================== ==

Good point. It's old, at LEAST 16 y.o, proly 20++ . Frost free.
Looks newer, tho, none of the "rounded corners/edges" of the really old
stuff.
We are proly going to replace it sooner or later, just hopefully not
tomorrow or next week.
--
EA

In article ,
says...

"J. Clarke" wrote

I'd look for a blocked vent in the fridge section.


Possible, but a dead evap fan will give the same problem. I've replaced a
few over the years.

Yep. But rule of thumb, look for the easiest cheapest problem first.

On Sep 22, 1:55*am, "Existential Angst" wrote:
Awl --

Quick fix, or time for a new fridge?
Oh, not solid state, with separate freezer/fridge stats -- "regular" white
fridge, freezer on top, wheel thermostat in fridge compartment.
I spose one poss. is the 'stat is just stuck.

I guess the real Q is: *can there be a more serious problem if the freezer
part is fine, but the fridge part is not?
Some bad valve or sumpn, so that the whole thing needs to be sucked down,
recharged, etc. to replace the valve?
Dats a "get a new fridge" scenario, I would think.

tia
--
EA

either the fan is broke or the defrost timer?

usually, the timer.

What caused the ice blockage?

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
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"Existential Angst" wrote in message
...


Solved the problem posted: Found the fan, it works, just
ice blockage.
Boucou thanks for the clarifications..

Now, normally I could have said, Y'all saved me a fortune,
but it turns out
Le Wife wanted to get rid of this fridge anyway, so now that
it's on its way
to getting fixed, I'm in the midst of a major fight.....
goodgawd.... you
lose fer winnin....
--
EA

I'm looking at a fridge, tomorrow. She let it go
three weeks plus, without saying anything. It's
likely dead beyond dead, now. I can use another
fridge to drop in. I'm guessing you're too far to
drive?

--
Christopher A. Young
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"Existential Angst" wrote in message
...

Good point. It's old, at LEAST 16 y.o, proly
20++ . Frost free. Looks newer, tho, none of
the "rounded corners/edges" of the really old
stuff.

We are proly going to replace it sooner or
later, just hopefully not tomorrow or next
week.
--
EA

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...
What caused the ice blockage?

Dat was going to be my next Q.

There is a hose that leads to the outside, obviously a drain of sorts.
The water is apparently freezing before it drains.

Turns out there is a baffle between the fan and the "scoop" that directs the
air down to fridge part, through a relatively small orifice. That baffle is
adjustable, so you can adjust the temp to the fridge via this adjustable
wing, as well as via the thermostat.
Mebbe if I set it for more air to the fridge, and then lower the thermostat
some, I'll get a better balance, and stop the ice dam-ing effect.

This is the first time this has happened in years, might be due to the
super-hot humid weather we had for so long in the NE.
--
EA



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Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
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"Existential Angst" wrote in message
...


Solved the problem posted: Found the fan, it works, just
ice blockage.
Boucou thanks for the clarifications..

Now, normally I could have said, Y'all saved me a fortune,
but it turns out
Le Wife wanted to get rid of this fridge anyway, so now that
it's on its way
to getting fixed, I'm in the midst of a major fight.....
goodgawd.... you
lose fer winnin....
--
EA

wrote:
On Sep 22, 1:55 am, "Existential Angst" wrote:
Awl --

Quick fix, or time for a new fridge?
Oh, not solid state, with separate freezer/fridge stats -- "regular"
white fridge, freezer on top, wheel thermostat in fridge compartment.
I spose one poss. is the 'stat is just stuck.

I guess the real Q is: can there be a more serious problem if the
freezer part is fine, but the fridge part is not?
Some bad valve or sumpn, so that the whole thing needs to be sucked
down, recharged, etc. to replace the valve?
Dats a "get a new fridge" scenario, I would think.

tia
--
EA

either the fan is broke or the defrost timer?

usually, the timer.

Or the bimetal thermo switch . If it goes open the element ain't heatin' .
--
Snag
Learning keeps
you young !

More likely, the drain is clogged. The water ponds, then
freezes.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
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..


"Existential Angst" wrote in message
...
"Stormin Mormon" wrote
in message
...
What caused the ice blockage?

Dat was going to be my next Q.

There is a hose that leads to the outside, obviously a drain
of sorts.
The water is apparently freezing before it drains.

Turns out there is a baffle between the fan and the "scoop"
that directs the
air down to fridge part, through a relatively small orifice.
That baffle is
adjustable, so you can adjust the temp to the fridge via
this adjustable
wing, as well as via the thermostat.
Mebbe if I set it for more air to the fridge, and then lower
the thermostat
some, I'll get a better balance, and stop the ice dam-ing
effect.

This is the first time this has happened in years, might be
due to the
super-hot humid weather we had for so long in the NE.
--
EA



--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.


"Existential Angst" wrote in
message
...


Solved the problem posted: Found the fan, it works, just
ice blockage.
Boucou thanks for the clarifications..

Now, normally I could have said, Y'all saved me a fortune,
but it turns out
Le Wife wanted to get rid of this fridge anyway, so now
that
it's on its way
to getting fixed, I'm in the midst of a major fight.....
goodgawd.... you
lose fer winnin....
--
EA

Existential Angst wrote:

(...)

Now, normally I could have said, Y'all saved me a fortune, but it turns out
Le Wife wanted to get rid of this fridge anyway, so now that it's on its way
to getting fixed, I'm in the midst of a major fight..... goodgawd.... you
lose fer winnin....

Gaaah! Noooo!

The new Maytag, Amana fridges are absolute crap!
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/amana.htm
Hang on to your functional fridge as long
as you can!

--Winston