Question about Frigidaire FRT21P5A Top Freezer Refrigerator
Thanks for the help! The fridge was in defrost. He switched it back and the fans came on. However there seems to still be a problem. The fridge and freezer still are not getting as cold as they should be. It has been just about 42 hours since we switched it out of defrost. The freezer's temp is ranging between 20-28 degrees. The fridge is ranging from 40-48 degrees. It isn't getting any colder then that. I have no idea what else could be the problem. We had taken the back panel off in the freezer and there was ice on the coils. I had read here to take a blow dryer to it and get the ice off. Which we did, but that apparently wasn't the problem. Any ideas? If not, that is ok. You have been a great help anyways! :)
Welshons, Take a look at the picture Im posting. Did your evaporator look like it? If so your system may be restricted. This is a pretty common problem in Frigidaire top mounts. The good news is that it would be covered under warranty if it is not over 5 years old. As long as your condensor fan is running and the condensor is clean, evaporator not frosted up and evap fan running. I would think that you have a weak compressor or a restriction. Catriver...post back.
Posted on Oct 20, 2006
Weak compressor and restriction.
OK, if it was frozen all over again you have a defrost problem. It's either going to be the defrost timer sticking or the bi-metal open and will not go into defrost. I would change both of them. This is not a hard job. The defrost timer sits in the control panel and is just a plug in. All you have to do is remove the screws that hold the control board up and the screws that hold the defrost timer in and plug the new one in. The bi-metal sits on the evaporator. You can splice the new one in with wire nuts and seal the nuts with silicone. Your part numbers are 5303918202 for the bi-metal (defrost thermostat) and 215846606 for the defrost timer. Catriver...post back.
Bad bi-metal
×
Jan 05, 2015 | Refrigerators
Oct 27, 2007 | GE GSS20IEM Side by Side Refrigerator
Feb 28, 2011 | Fisher and Paykel Active Smart E522B...
Nov 25, 2017 | Pds GE Profile Bottom-Freezer Drawer...
Nov 15, 2008 | Refrigerators
Oct 30, 2008 | Kenmore 50522 / 50524 Side by Side...
Oct 07, 2008 | Viking Refrigerators
Nov 04, 2007 | Refrigerators
If the evaporator fan is not running. The fan itself could be faulty or the door operated light/fan switch could be faulty.
If the evaporator fan is running. The fridge is not defrosting and ice has built up on the evaporator and the air is not circulating properly into the fridge compartment. The fan circulates cold air into the fridge and back through the fridge control which is normally just an adjustable flap which allows more or less cold into the fridge depending on the setting. If the fridge is not defrosting, the defrost timer could be faulty or heater element could be blown.
Nov 03, 2007 | Roper RT12VKX Top Freezer Refrigerator
Mar 22, 2007 | GE GSS25JF Side by Side Refrigerator
1,509 people viewed this question
Usually answered in minutes!
Catriver:
Evaporater completely frozen over. Ice all over it. This fridge was my brothers and he gave it to me when he left to go to Oregon 3+ years ago. He doesn't have any of the warranty information on it. What should we do? Call a professional? Does it cost alot to fix the evaporater?
Thanks for your help!
Do you know where I would find those parts? Also, My husband wanted me to mention to you that the Condenser coils at the bottom were not warm. They were room tempature. Does that make a difference? Thank you so much for your help!
×