Removed fan and cleaned coil. Replaced fan and plugged back in. Nothing happens. Light on the inside
comes on. No fan, no condenser, and the panel doesn't seem to work on freezer door. This is the panel for ice, water and selecting temps
Yes the fan was running before I took it out. I removed the fan so I could clean it easier. It had 8 years of dust buildup on it.Yes the fan was running before I took it out. I removed the fan so I could clean it easier. It had 8 years of dust buildup on it.
AnonymousSep 03, 2015
Yes the fridge was running but not cooling.Yes the fridge was running but not cooling.
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i had this problem .. there is a drain in the freezer it drains condensation through a hose to a pan at the bottom where there is a fan .. that fan splashes this water onto the condenser coils to cool them.. if that hose gets plugged then that water gets diverted and drains into the inside of the fridge... the big problem is this water is no longer cooling the condenser coils and your condenser will run hot until you clear the clog and get this working right again.. i had to unplug the fridge and let everything get warm (a few hours) then run a flexible wire through the hose at the bottom (fan) to the top to loosen the clog then run clean hot water through it to clear it completely . it's no small task but you might have saved yourself buying a fridge and loosing all that's in it ..
There are several possible causes when a refrigerator doesn't keep your milk cold or your ice cream frozen. Before you attempt more complex repairs, try these simple fixes if your refrigerator is not cooling and if your freezer is not working:
·Be sure the fridge is plugged in and getting power. The light should come on when you open the door.
·Check the thermostat to make sure it hasn't been turned way down by mistake. If your fridge/freezer thermostat isn't working.
·Be sure the vents on the back of the freezer compartment aren't blocked by boxes of ice cream or frozen vegetables-the vents have to be clear for cold air to circulate.
·Vacuum the coils under or behind the fridge. Clogged coils can cause poor cooling.
·Check to make sure nothing is stuck in the condenser fan and that it spins freely (models with coils on the back won't have a fan). To do this, unplug the fridge and pull it out. Clean the fan blades and spin the fan by hand to see if it's stuck. Plugin the fridge and make sure the fan runs when the compressor is running. If the fan doesn't run, see the directions below, which show how to replace it.
Replace the Refrigerator Evaporator Fan
·Here are some refrigerator troubleshooting tips to help you zero in on the problem if you notice your fridge not cooling. If you can hear the compressor running but the fridge isn't cooling, the problem is most likely either frost-clogged evaporator coils or a stuck or broken evaporator fan. Evaporator fans often squeal or chirp when they start to go bad. You'll know it's the evaporator fan if the noise gets louder when you open the freezer door. The evaporator coils and fan are located behind a cover in the freezer compartment
·If you remove the cover inside the freezer and find the coils completely filled with frost, take everything out of the freezer and fridge, unplug it and let it thaw for 24 to 48 hours. Keep a few towels handy to soak up water that may leak onto the floor. When all the frost is melted away, plug the fridge back in. If it works, the problem may be a defrost timer, defrost heater or defrost thermostat. Replacing these parts isn't difficult, but figuring out which is faulty requires troubleshooting that we won't cover here. Call a pro if you suspect a problem with these parts.
·Normally the refrigerator condenser fan and compressor, located near the floor on the back of most refrigerators, come on when the thermostat calls for more cooling. If you don't hear the compressor running after the door has been left open for a while, it could mean the condenser fan is stuck or worn out or that the relay or compressor is bad.
Be sure the fridge is plugged in and getting power. The light should come on when you open the door.
Check the thermostat to make sure it hasn't been turned way down by mistake. If your fridge/freezer thermostat isn't working,
Be sure the vents on the back of the freezer compartment aren't blocked by boxes of ice cream or frozen vegetables-the vents have to be clear for cold air to circulate.
Vacuum the coils under or behind the fridge. Clogged coils can cause poor cooling.
Check to make sure nothing is stuck in the condenser fan and that it spins freely (models with coils on the back won't have a fan). To do this, unplug the fridge and pull it out. Clean the fan blades and spin the fan by hand to see if it's stuck. Plug in the fridge and make sure the fan runs when the compressor is running. If the fan doesn't run, replace it.
You probably need to replace the fan blade or housing. They are available online and are not too much more of a job than the fan motor was. It was likely not the fan motor giving you the problem since they are rather strong.
It's usually caused by the condenser fan which
is underneath around back. If it's not running when the compressor runs it will
cause the problem you describe. You will need to remove the cardboard backing
on the back of the fridge to access the fan. Here's how to test the fan. http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/refrigerator/refrigerator.php
when you removed the back panel inside refrig was there any sign of cooling, perhaps only top 1 pass of the coil was frosted, or completly warm no signd of frost at all?
if i read the english right, the compressor runs but the freezer fan only runs for a short time. no fan then no cooling.
there is a fan stat so that the fan only runs when the evap is down to temp. this may be faulty. also on some hotpoint, the fan switches off when door opened. check door switch operating ok. this may also explain problem with fridge lamp
If the fan above the evaporator coils in back of the cover isn't running then no cold air will be blown up to the fridge area. That's a common failure item and very easy to replace yourself.
And by the way... $200 bucks and 2 weeks out is about normal these days believe it or not. It's what we would charge ya! :)
At least you did the troubleshooting and saved yourself a couple hundred bucks.
Could be stuck in "defrost" mode. Happens a lot. See if you can hear if the compressor is running or the compressor cooling fan is running (in back underneath the unit). Worse case is the refrigerant leaked out and you have a sealed system problem.
Yes the fan was running before I took it out. I removed the fan so I could clean it easier. It had 8 years of dust buildup on it.
Yes the fridge was running but not cooling.
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