Frigidaire FRT18B4A Top Freezer Refrigerator Logo
Posted on Dec 29, 2007
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Not getting cold

The fridge is running but not getting cold. is there a restart button if it overheated

  • 3 more comments 
  • Anonymous Jan 01, 2008

    freezer works fine, main refrigerator does nor get cold, water forms on top shelf of refrigerator

  • soffi May 28, 2008

    freezer works fridge not getting cold

  • sgraley Sep 23, 2008

    freezer working fine but other side where milk goes is warm and not cooling what should i do

  • lisadale21 Oct 01, 2008

    my freezer works perfectly...but my fridge is not working. the light works but the fridge is not cool. whats wrong?

  • Bad Gas Oct 17, 2008

    My freezer works fine, but the refrigerator section is staying near room temp. I opened the freezer and I don't hear any sort of fan working. There does seem to be quite a bit of frost on it and the nob that makes get the refrigerator get warmer and colder is stuck. Suggestions?

×

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

  • Master 1,314 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 30, 2007
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

Joined: Dec 28, 2007
Answers
1314
Questions
6
Helped
897851
Points
3823

The freezer does all the cooling for both look in the freezer see if there is a lot of frost in the back wall listen for the fan running then reply to me will help

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

My kenmore fridge with bottom freezer, model#596.785.83801. Both fridge and freezer won't stay cold. Fan on and lights are on. Help!!

Check to see if the compressor in back is running. It could need a new compressor start device. If it is running it could need a new compressor. The compressor cooling fan could be stalled and the compressor is overheating.
1helpful
1answer

My fridge is not cold

This normally indicates that the gas is low. If compressor runs continuously, but fridge does not cool, then you must have a regas done. Dont let it run like this cos it can damage compressor by overheating.
1helpful
2answers

Why is E522B fridge not cold but freezer working fine?

Sometimes this can happen with fridges that have two evaporator circuits. One circuit controls the freezer and the other controls the chillier part. I can't be sure how your fridge has been configured but the first thing to do is defrost it.
Has the fridge been moved recently or tipped on its side? The compressor has a small amount of oil in it to help it run smoothly and prolong its life. If any of this oil finds its way into the gas circuit it can restrict the calibrated evaporator jet. Defrost the fridge and let it stand for 12 hrs. before restarting it.
This problem can also point to an old and worn out fridge or a fridge that requires re-gassing. Either way its best to buy a new fridge in this case, you can generally tell as the fridge motor will run almost continually and get very, very hot indeed and can become a fire risk.
Lastly, some people put fridges out in a cold garage or store. This can also prevent some fridges from working properly when the garage temperature drops below the temperature that the fridge operates at, it this case the freezer part might also stop working if the temperature of the garage dropped below freezing.
So, Defrost your fridge and let it stand for a while at normal room temperature. Restart the fridge and it should work normally. make sure the temperature dial is set to a reasonable setting, it should work, if not it might be time for a new one.
0helpful
1answer

The temperture is at 88 the buttons are not working

Hello Rpope808,

I understand that your Refridgerator is not getting cold. I do not know if it is just the fridge or the fridge and freezer. If both are getting warm then you need to make sure the compressor is running in the back at the bottom of the fridge it will be humming. If the compressor is not running then nothing is going to get cold.

If the compressor is running then you may have a problem with your fan not running inorder to move around the cold air. Below are two tips that will help you to check both of them.

1. Compressor not Running
2. Fridge not getting cold

Thank you for choosing FixYa.com

Justinbur167
0helpful
2answers

Fridge won't get cold

Check to make sure that the fan in the freezer is running whenever the compressor turns on to cool the unit down. If the fan's not going, warmer moist air from the fridge will make the air duct frost up. The fan needs to be running to blow the cold air into the fridge section.
0helpful
1answer

Freezer staying cold but fridge is getting hot

More likely than not there is a blockage of ice bettween the freezer and the refridgerator. most fridges work to get the freezer cold as a priority.Then the cold freezer air is circulated throughout the rest of the unit to keep the fridge cold. Thats why you may hear a fan running in the fridge unit while the compressor is not on. Unplug and open the doors to warm the inside. Look at the plastic piece bettween the two units and remove. See if there is ice build up and use a hair dryer to melt, dry area out and restart the unit by plugging back in or turning temp dial. Hope this helps.
0helpful
1answer

Losing coldness in freezer and fridge. side panels near freezer door are extremely hot to the touch. bottom back of the fridge is extremely hot.

Condenser is in need of being cleaned badly or your fan motor to cool the condenser is not operating. Compressor is overheating. Removed the panel in back of the refrigerator and clean the condenser so air can freely pass over it for heat removal. Allow compressor to cool off before restarting it.
0helpful
1answer

Cold fridge but not freezer

try DEFROSTING the fridge and restart it after COMPLETELY defrosting it.
0helpful
1answer

Display freezer

sound like your compressor ain't running. also you can try putting the thermostat on the highest number and see if there's cooling if not, suspect a defective relay/overload or capacitor.

if you see any mechanisms on the line with an button press it should restart the system.
Not finding what you are looking for?

277 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Frigidaire Refrigerators Experts

Mike Cairns
Mike Cairns

Level 3 Expert

3054 Answers

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Are you a Frigidaire Refrigerator Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...