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Freezer not defrosting

The vent between the frig and the freezer ices closed, then the frig side gets warm and the freezer side ices up on the inside.

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Most likely there is a leak in your freezer seal allowing moisture to build up and form the ice blockage.

Posted on Jun 17, 2009

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