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Freezer/Refrigerator tempurature swinging wildly

4 years old. 10 days ago, freezer stopped freezing. Kept hearing a clicking noise, like a switch, go for 10 seconds or so then stop. Would do this every five minutes, but freezer no longer freezing. Took everything out, called the repairman. By the time he showed up 2 days later, the freezer was again working, he was unwilling to do anything. 4-5 days with freezer OK.

2 days ago, freezer stopped freezing again. Same clicking noise.
Yesterday I noticed the inside refrigerator french doors - a lot of heat coming from both surfaces where the doors meet. Refrigerator getting warmer, got up to 60 degrees. Took all of the food out. This morning, freezer partially freezing, refrigerator at about 45 (warmer than usual).

Repairman coming tomorrow, what can I tell him? Something's obviously not right. I've read a few other posts here, mine is very intermittent.

  • robbiegray Jun 26, 2008

    Somehow my model number got lost - it is Amana AFD2535DEW Refrigerator Freezer with french doors, bottom freezer

  • robbiegray Jun 30, 2008

    THANKS! Fortunately it was still broken when the technician turned up and it WAS the relay. But I was ready for him.

    thanks again


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The compressor is overheating and not starting. Could be just the start relay. If this happens again try unplugging it for about an hour then it should work for a while. Heat between doors is normal this is an electric heater designed to keep the doors from sweating. You just noticed it because the refrigerator wasn't cold.

  • Anonymous Jun 30, 2008

    Sorry I didn't finish. Check and clean the coils underneath. If you have pets this should be cleaned every 4 months or so. See if the fan under there is running when compressor is.

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