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A Brewer
06-06-05, 05:18 PM
Hey,
I have an intermitent problem that is on going.The refrigerator section will start getting warm after it is running fine for awhile.I'll start hearing a type of clacking noise like the fan is hitting something and then the air flow starts slowing down to the refrigerator and that's when it starts getting warm in the refrigerator.I've taken it apart several times and defrosted it,as the lower section of the freezer starts freezing up when this problem comes back.I've had a tecnician with over 20 years experience come to check it out and he couldn't figure it out,it has me stumped too.I've checked the defrost heater and it gives me full continuity.The thermostat is closed when it is suppose to be and opens at the right temperature.I've checked the defrost timer by putting the refrigerator into defrost and it does it's thing and then starts running again like it should.I've also heard it go into defrost by itself automatically.The last time I put it back together it ran fine for about one week and then today it started getting warm again in the refrigerator.Checked it out and the evaporator coil was blocking up again with ice.defrosted it again and here I am again back in the same place.Wondering how long it will be before it does it again.
I will be more than happy to here any possible answers to my problem.I use to work on refrigerators myself and was a certified technician,but no longer am I to work.I greatly appreciate any helpful advice.Here's the info
Frigidare sxs frs24xgcbo. :coffee:
I have an intermitent problem that is on going.The refrigerator section will start getting warm after it is running fine for awhile.I'll start hearing a type of clacking noise like the fan is hitting something and then the air flow starts slowing down to the refrigerator and that's when it starts getting warm in the refrigerator.I've taken it apart several times and defrosted it,as the lower section of the freezer starts freezing up when this problem comes back.I've had a tecnician with over 20 years experience come to check it out and he couldn't figure it out,it has me stumped too.I've checked the defrost heater and it gives me full continuity.The thermostat is closed when it is suppose to be and opens at the right temperature.I've checked the defrost timer by putting the refrigerator into defrost and it does it's thing and then starts running again like it should.I've also heard it go into defrost by itself automatically.The last time I put it back together it ran fine for about one week and then today it started getting warm again in the refrigerator.Checked it out and the evaporator coil was blocking up again with ice.defrosted it again and here I am again back in the same place.Wondering how long it will be before it does it again.
I will be more than happy to here any possible answers to my problem.I use to work on refrigerators myself and was a certified technician,but no longer am I to work.I greatly appreciate any helpful advice.Here's the info
Frigidare sxs frs24xgcbo. :coffee:
marknflorida
06-07-05, 12:14 AM
One thing you didnt check and that is the evaporator fan motor. An intermittent fan motor would case similiar problems in that the coils must have air being circulated through them. Once the fan stops then ice will continue to build since there is no air flow. Some of these models also have an air damper that limits air flow into the fridge (and timed by a mechanical arm) I dont know the model you have, but I think I would check the evap motor and if you do have a circuit board that controls an air damper(if you have one) then that would be my next check.
A Brewer
06-07-05, 04:25 PM
Hey, Thanks,
I have checked the fan motor just forgot to mention it. But that is where we thought the problem might be coming from.We have the clicking sound and then it seems to start warming up in the refrigerator because of the lack of air flow.I pull off the back and the fan is spinning fine.There is no circuit board and the air flow damper to the refrigerator is open as well as the return on the lower portion of the refrigerator.
I thank you again for the reply.
I have checked the fan motor just forgot to mention it. But that is where we thought the problem might be coming from.We have the clicking sound and then it seems to start warming up in the refrigerator because of the lack of air flow.I pull off the back and the fan is spinning fine.There is no circuit board and the air flow damper to the refrigerator is open as well as the return on the lower portion of the refrigerator.
I thank you again for the reply.
A Brewer
06-08-05, 04:40 PM
Just trying to keep it in sight,hopefully someone will come up with the answer.