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Temperature in refrigerator drops with settings above freezing
The temperatures in both sides of this unit continue to get cooler.
There are two temperature controls for this unit which in on the facing inside the refrigerator side of this two door model. I can not set the temperature on the refrigerator side, with out it continuing to drop below the set mark of 37 C. Currently I am having to turn the unit off to perevent freezing of vegetable in the refrigerator, but this also prevents the ice maker from working properly.
How do I get the temperature to set in the refrigerator side?
I have the same exact problem. Just to clarify, this is the side-by-side model. It is so frustrating. It has to be turned off for a few hours every day or my vegetables get freeze burn - ugh. This is a very expensive fridge. I will be calling a repair person for their opinion this week. I just thought I would see if there was a simple fix.I have the same exact problem. Just to clarify, this is the side-by-side model. It is so frustrating. It has to be turned off for a few hours every day or my vegetables get freeze burn - ugh. This is a very expensive fridge. I will be calling a repair person for their opinion this week. I just thought I would see if there was a simple fix.
GE Profile Arctica. Two problems: 1). The water never worked (bought it used). I can see the water is getting to the unit. I see water in the hose within the unit. 2). The temp on the frig is 28 degrees....even if I set it on 44. Help!GE Profile Arctica. Two problems: 1). The water never worked (bought it used). I can see the water is getting to the unit. I see water in the hose within the unit. 2). The temp on the frig is 28 degrees....even if I set it on 44. Help!
My Ice maker never works, it doesn't even produce water in the ice tray. However I do get water out of the water spout. Temperature fluxuates and will sometimes freeze the water spout so no water comes out, and sometimes freezes my vegetables too.My Ice maker never works, it doesn't even produce water in the ice tray. However I do get water out of the water spout. Temperature fluxuates and will sometimes freeze the water spout so no water comes out, and sometimes freezes my vegetables too.
Refrigerator side freezes no matter what I set the thermostat. The thermostat seems to have a mind of its own. I don't have a user manual--is there anything in there about this problem? Or how to set the thermostat setting that might not be obvious?
Thanx for any helpRefrigerator side freezes no matter what I set the thermostat. The thermostat seems to have a mind of its own.
I don't have a user manual--is there anything in there about this problem?
Or how to set the thermostat setting that might not be obvious?
Thanx for any help
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Check refrigerator and freezer temperature. If the freezer is above 0 degrees Fahrenheit it is likely the cooling capacity of the unit has reduced due to low charge or weak compressor. What usually happens is that the freezer is not able to reach the proper temperature and the unit runs continuously. The result is that the refrigerator via the freezer-refrigerator air flow connection freezes.
"This is not intuitive", but the logic is that from the compressor running continuously the freezing air that flows into the refrigerator side results in that the refrigerator will freeze,.
Check the temperatures. If the freezer is above 10 degrees F it is almost certianty the cooling capacity has been reduced.
If equipped with an ice maker the output of the ice-maker will also reduce with this problem
It is possible to have the compressor replaced but not usually cost effective.
<p>When the <b>refrigerator side is getting too cold</b> this is because the <b>control of the compressor</b> has gone bad in some way...<br /><br />There a few different things that could cause the unit to lose <b>control over the temperature</b> of the <b>fridge</b> side.<br /><br />If your <b>refrigerator has a damper door</b> that opens and closes to allow cold air to move to the fridge side the damper linkage or the <b>damper motor</b> may have broken or gone bad.<br /><br />The <b>coils in your fridge</b> may have frozen over and now the air does not move at all so then the<b> ice builds up</b> and can <b>freeze parts of the fridge side</b>.<br /><br />The <b>thermostat has gone bad </b>and so now the <b>compressor runs continually.</b> This will not be noticed readily on the<b> freezer side</b> but will show up quickly on the fridge side.<br /><br />Many<b> newer model refrigerators</b> use an <b>electronic sensor</b> or <b>thermistor</b> to read the temperature and supply the info for the <b>circuit board</b> and often a <b>digital readout</b>.<br /><br />So, here is how I would go about <b>troubleshooting</b> this problem.<br /><br /><b>Check the coils for ice</b>, defrost the coils with a <b>heat gun </b>or <b>hairdryer</b>, then check for the reason why they iced over. <b>Defrost control</b> or <b>defrost timer</b> bad? <b>Evaporator fan</b> bad?<br /><br />Check the<b> damper door</b> to see if it is stuck in the <b>open position</b>. If it is then <b>check the motor</b> and the <b>linkage.</b><br /><br />Check to see if the<b> refrigeration unit</b> will shut down if the <b>thermostat</b> or digital setting is turned up to a<b> higher temperature.</b> If it continues to run then find the cause and fix it. It may be a bad thermostat, sensor, or <b>control board</b>.<br /><br />Sometimes with a change is weather to a cooler climate this will be enough to also affect the inside temperatures. Make sure that a bit of<b> adjustment in the thermostat</b> or <b>setting of the temperature</b> will not <b>solve your problem very simply.</b>
if you tried to adjust the temperature and the cooler continues to freeze the food then replace the thermostat attached to the control knob. Thermostats fail in different ways
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You killed the messenger! The refrigerant charge is probably the problem. The thermostat senses the coil temperature and not the cabinet temperature. If somebody put gas in it, the gas has to be removed, a vacuum drawn on the system and then the refrigerant charge weighed in by the ounce. It takes a critical charge and needs to be weighed in by an accurate scale that weighs in ounces. Hope this helps and good luck.
When the refrigerator side is getting too cold or freezes, this is because the control of the compressor has gone bad in some way...
There a few different things that could cause the unit to lose control over the temperature of the fridge side.
If your refrigerator has a damper door that opens and closes to allow cold air to move to the fridge side the damper linkage or the damper motor may have broken or gone bad.
The coils in your fridge may have frozen over and now the air does not move at all so then the ice builds up and can freeze parts of the fridge side.
The thermostat has gone bad and so now the compressor runs continually. This will not be noticed readily on the freezer side but will show up quickly on the fridge side.
Many newer model refrigerators use an electronic sensor or thermistor to read the temperature and supply the info for the circuit board and often a digital readout.
So, here is how I would go about troubleshooting this problem.
Check the coils for ice, defrost the coils with a heat gun or hairdryer, then check for the reason why they iced over. Defrost control or defrost timer bad? Evaporator fan bad?
Check the damper door to see if it is stuck in the open position. If it is then check the motor and the linkage.
Check to see if the refrigeration unit will shut down if the thermostat or digital setting is turned up to a higher temperature. If it continues to run then find the cause and fix it. It may be a bad thermostat, sensor, or control board.
Sometimes with a change is weather to a cooler climate this will be enough to also affect the inside temperatures. Make sure that a bit of adjustment in the thermostat or setting of the temperature will not solve your problem very simply.
When the refrigerator side is getting too cold this is because the control of the compressor has gone bad in some way...
There a few different things that could cause the unit to lose control over the temperature of the fridge side.
If
your refrigerator has a damper door that opens and closes to allow cold
air to move to the fridge side the damper linkage or the damper motor
may have broken or gone bad.
The coils in your fridge may have
frozen over and now the air does not move at all so then the ice builds
up and can freeze parts of the fridge side.
The thermostat has
gone bad and so now the compressor runs continually. This will not be
noticed readily on the freezer side but will show up quickly on the
fridge side.
Many newer model refrigerators use an electronic
sensor or thermistor to read the temperature and supply the info for
the circuit board and often a digital readout.
So, here is how I would go about troubleshooting this problem.
Check
the coils for ice, defrost the coils with a heat gun or hairdryer, then
check for the reason why they iced over. Defrost control or defrost
timer bad? Evaporator fan bad?
Check the damper door to see if it is stuck in the open position. If it is then check the motor and the linkage.
Check
to see if the refrigeration unit will shut down if the thermostat or
digital setting is turned up to a higher temperature. If it continues
to run then find the cause and fix it. It may be a bad thermostat,
sensor, or control board.
Sometimes
with a change is weather to a cooler climate this will be enough to
also affect the inside temperatures. Make sure that a bit of adjustment
in the thermostat or setting of the temperature will not solve your
problem very simply.
As a refrigerator, it should not go below about 34 degrees. If it is going down to 30, it may be freezing up on the coil. If you get a chance, do this: unplug the refrigerator and let it sit for 4 hours with the door open. If the coil is frozen it will defrost. You can feel the coils inside the box at the top back inside the unit. If you feel ice at any time it is an indication that it is getting too cold. Once the inside coils freeze over, the air can't flow through the coils and the unit will get warmer and warmer. When it is defrosted, set the thermostat just above the off setting. Let it run until the compressor shuts off. See what the temperature reads on a thermometer inside the cooler. If it is not cool enough move the thermostat one number colder and let it run an hour. Take your time, let it equalize before you change the thermostat. Also if the cooler is empty it is hard to set the thermostat because when you open the door all the cold air escapes and the temp will change rapidly. If it is full of cold food, opening the door won't change the temperature very quickly. Also check the radiator coils at the bottom of the cooler behind the grill. If it is clogged with dust or grease, the compressor may overheat and shut off prematurely.
Viking wine coolers are made by Marvel.They all had issues with freezing the contents. If you replace the electronic cold control system it will be fine.If you don't, it will freeze the wine popping the corks and leaking in the unit.If you get the parts from Marvell they are much cheaper.
everthing freezes even when its set at 44
I have the same exact problem. Just to clarify, this is the side-by-side model. It is so frustrating. It has to be turned off for a few hours every day or my vegetables get freeze burn - ugh. This is a very expensive fridge. I will be calling a repair person for their opinion this week. I just thought I would see if there was a simple fix.
GE Profile Arctica. Two problems: 1). The water never worked (bought it used). I can see the water is getting to the unit. I see water in the hose within the unit. 2). The temp on the frig is 28 degrees....even if I set it on 44. Help!
My Ice maker never works, it doesn't even produce water in the ice tray. However I do get water out of the water spout. Temperature fluxuates and will sometimes freeze the water spout so no water comes out, and sometimes freezes my vegetables too.
Refrigerator side freezes no matter what I set the thermostat. The thermostat seems to have a mind of its own.
I don't have a user manual--is there anything in there about this problem?
Or how to set the thermostat setting that might not be obvious?
Thanx for any help
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