06-13-2007, 03:42 AM
This is a follow up to my previous thread:
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Thanks to all the helpful advice and expertise. It would appear that our fridge is dying.
I did take a look at trying to get to the cooling coils and decided it was more than I could (should) handle. The appliance tech guy came out and did suspect that the coils may have iced. After removing the panels he called me over to look at the cooling coils. No ice. Only the top coil section was cold and frosty. The bottom coils were only slightly cooler than room temperature. He stated that the compressor was failing. When I asked specifically if it could be just a freon charge he added that there was probably a low freon level due to the compressor and/or a leak. He appeared quite knowledgeable and did talk with me about the problem and answered the questions I had. Does this explaination for this situation made sense?
I hate the idea of paying the $$ for buying a new fridge, but realize I would be paying for higher efficiency and a warranty. I'm hoping we can find a place with a 6 months (or longer) with no interest plan. Thanks again for all of the help! I hope you have a great evening!
Dave
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Thanks to all the helpful advice and expertise. It would appear that our fridge is dying.
I did take a look at trying to get to the cooling coils and decided it was more than I could (should) handle. The appliance tech guy came out and did suspect that the coils may have iced. After removing the panels he called me over to look at the cooling coils. No ice. Only the top coil section was cold and frosty. The bottom coils were only slightly cooler than room temperature. He stated that the compressor was failing. When I asked specifically if it could be just a freon charge he added that there was probably a low freon level due to the compressor and/or a leak. He appeared quite knowledgeable and did talk with me about the problem and answered the questions I had. Does this explaination for this situation made sense?
I hate the idea of paying the $$ for buying a new fridge, but realize I would be paying for higher efficiency and a warranty. I'm hoping we can find a place with a 6 months (or longer) with no interest plan. Thanks again for all of the help! I hope you have a great evening!
Dave
...on the trailing edge of technology.