Getting warm around the door is OK but getting hot around door indicates a restriction of the airflow below your refrigerator. The compressor produces hot Freon that is pumped out the discharge side of compressor. On many refrigerators the gas goes to the yoder Condenser Loop first and then cooled by the condenser fan motor before going to the freezer section as a liquid.
Anything restricting that airflow will cause the yoder loop to get hotter. Example a defective condenser fan, dusty conditions below refrigerator or room temperatures way above normal for a kitchen or room inside your home. Insure fan stays on when compressor runs because a defective condenser fan does not always stop when defective. Most refrigerators work best with room temperatures in mid 70's to middle 80's. Making sure that airflow is good, fan's stay on with compressor and room temperatures stay in the normal range is important to keep those temperatures lower in the yoder loop. If helpful please rate this solution, Thanks Sea Breeze
Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about the reasons why the sides and/or seals couldbe getting hot on your refrigerator.
RefrigeratorTrouble The Outside of Refrigerator Hot
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Like you helpful tips HeatMan101.......Sea Breeze
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First clean the condensor coil. it will either be under the fridge behind the toe grill or in the back of the machine behind the rear cover depending on the make and model of your fridge. You will also want to make sure the condensor fan is running. It will be located behind the cover at the back of the unit near the compressor. Post back with the complete model and serial numbers from the fridge if you need any more help.
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