Questions & Answers for: fridge getting hot outside

fridge system is getting low (they all leak a tiny bit all the time - even without any fault) two main things happen: The fridge gas has a lubricant mixed in with it that keeps the inside parts of the

...fridge also gets very hot. You can overcome the problem temporarily by putting a standing fan behind the fridge, blowing onto the compressor and under the fridge untill you can have the problem ...

...hot also, you can't even touch them, never felt this before like I said we had it for 8 years whats the problem, plus it runs all the time Fridge has either mullion heaters around door or most likely ...

...hot The fridge and freezer not keeping cold. The sides towards the front get very hot. The outside of fridge has a smell of heat/burning. When turned off and cooled down, then fridge works okay for a ...

...fridge is getting hot, this could be a normal operation of your fridge. if your feeling heat on the outside or in between the freezer and fridge this is normal due to the heating element inside the ...

...hot. Everything else seems to be working OK. I would guess that the condenser fan isn't running. It's underneath the fridge behind the cardboard cover on the back. It should be running when the ...

...fridge where the rubber seal makes contact is almost too hot to touch. Hi, Here is a tip that I wrote about the reasons why the sides and/or seals couldbe getting hot on your refrigerator. ...

...hot but fridge does cool. There was no smell of ammonia and no yellow residue. What could it be? How can "fridge quit cooling" but later you say "but fridge does cool" of course this absorption cycle ...

fridge sides getting very warm? just bought new fridge the sides are getting very warm,,,mini fridge just put it on my counter,,,its very hot outside and in here ,85 degrees,the plug isnt warm at all,

...hot at some point so I assume compressors are working too. Evaporator coil in fridge seems does not get cold enough. Any idea for further troubleshooting/test? Fan motors there are 2 one inside and 1 ...