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steve dave · « **on:** March 29, 2013, 10:45:15 PM »

I have a 5 year old whirlpool side by side fridge/freezer. it no longer stops running. everything is frozen solid for the last 24 hours. vents are clear, cleaned out the tremendous amount of lint in the coils, the works really. still doesn't shut off. is there a quick fix or am I stuck paying a guy to come fix it?

sys · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:47:06 PM »

it's broken. you have to sell it on craigslist and buy a new one.

CHONGS · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:47:52 PM »

its just working really well you whiner

CHONGS · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:48:19 PM »

plus, have you tried turning it off and on?

puniraptor · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:49:23 PM »

It will be $90 to answer this question and another $150 to fix the problem.

wetwillie · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:52:53 PM »

How did Steve dave let anything in his house get to be five years old?

CHONGS · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:54:24 PM »

Quote from: wetwillie on March 29, 2013, 10:52:53 PM

How did Steve dave let anything in his house get to be five years old?

good ?uestion chum1

ednksu · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:57:04 PM »

Is the coil still frosted over? Are there drain lines for the mechanics, are they clear? What about the drain line from the freezer down?

CHONGS · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2013, 10:57:55 PM »

drain lines!

steve dave · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:00:15 PM »

drain lines: no idea what/where those are

CNS · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:06:28 PM »

Thermostat probs. Thermostat gets satisfied when a certain temp is reached. If broken, the thermostat won't get satisfied and therefore won't switch off the cooling.

Just a guess. No clue how to fix it or anything.

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ednksu · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:07:07 PM »

On my side by side it is in the bottom of the freezer. Mine got frozen over, caused it to overwork, freeze up the compressor and foul everything up. I had to empty everything out of my freezer (luckily I had my garage fridge) and let it defrost. Than I poured hot water down the drain line with bleach to clean the line out. Under the fridge there was a pan which collects water from that drain line and any condensation off the compressor and condenser. Make sure that pan is clear, and the drain line is attached properly with no kinks, bends, or contact which could block the end.

CHONGS · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:07:33 PM »

never buy whoorpool, sumsung all the wayl

steve dave · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:10:53 PM »

Quote from: ednksu on March 29, 2013, 11:07:07 PM

On my side by side it is in the bottom of the freezer. Mine got frozen over, caused it to overwork, freeze up the compressor and foul everything up. I had to empty everything out of my freezer (luckily I had my garage fridge) and let it defrost. Than I poured hot water down the drain line with bleach to clean the line out. Under the fridge there was a pan which collects water from that drain line and any condensation off the compressor and condenser. Make sure that pan is clear, and the drain line is attached properly with no kinks, bends, or contact which could block the end.

This seems like great advice if I wasn't a complete dumbass

puniraptor · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:13:14 PM »

Quote from: Chingon on March 29, 2013, 11:07:33 PM

never buy whoorpool, sumsung all the wayl

ednksu · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:13:31 PM »

its really easy, I was about to pay for it till someone gave me similar advice, written a bit more clearly. It could save you 80 bucks for 20 minutes of work.

CHONGS · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:13:54 PM »

Quote from: puniraptor on March 29, 2013, 11:13:14 PM

Quote from: Chingon on March 29, 2013, 11:07:33 PM
never buy whoorpool, sumsung all the wayl

didn;t have to click I love that crap and all she does. personal hero

ednksu · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:16:51 PM »

not sure why sammy isn't listed
http://www.appliance411.com/purchase/make.shtml

steve dave · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:27:41 PM »

Unplugged it for the night. Hopefully works again when I plug it in tomorrow!

jtksu · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:33:39 PM »

Derp! My name is Steve Dave and my fridge is too cold! Somebody help me! Derp!

ednksu · « **Reply #20 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:36:42 PM »

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CNS · « **Reply #21 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:45:13 PM »

The drainage thing wouldn't explain why it keeps running, if in fact it keeps running.

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kim carnes · « **Reply #22 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:47:54 PM »

buy one of these you broke loser

jtksu · « **Reply #23 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:55:06 PM »

Quote from: kim carnes on March 29, 2013, 11:47:54 PM

buy one of these you broke loser

Dude, that fridge is rough ridin' stupid. Glass doesn't insulate for crap and the cubic footage of that thing is probably similar to an igloo cooler.

ednksu · « **Reply #24 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:59:04 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on March 29, 2013, 11:45:13 PM

The drainage thing wouldn't explain why it keeps running, if in fact it keeps running.

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my understanding is that it would if the compressor is half frozen straining to cool the unit.