Tag: refrigerator

  • Can the suction line off the compressor freeze up due to a bad evaporator fan motor?

    Can the suction line off the compressor freeze up due to a bad evaporator fan motor?

    Reported Issue: Whirlpool  25 cu. possible fan motor went out Image of Issue:   Appliance Information: Manufacturer: Whirlpool Appliance Type: Refrigerator Model Number: WRT311FZDW00   Image of Appliance:   Diagnosis: The evaporator fan motor was not working. The defrost drip line was clogged and the low side suction line out of the compressor was icing…

  • Replaced door seal for right hand side fresh food section.

    Replaced door seal for right hand side fresh food section.

    Reported Issue: Refrigerator door seal Image of Issue:   Appliance Information Type: Refrigerator Make: Whirlpool Model: WRX735SDBH00     Image of Appliance:   Diagnosis: Door seal torn and not sealing properly.   Parts Quantity Diagnostic Service 1 W10830276 GASKET-FIP 1 Installation Service 1 $30 Discount 1     Repair: Replaced door seal for right hand…

  • Samsung Ice Makers

    Samsung Ice Makers

    I seem to be one of the only appliance tech’s in the area that will work on Samsung appliances. This doesn’t mean I like them, I don’t, but I have had limited luck with repairing them so I’ll keep answering the call to do so. Many Samsung refrigerators have issues with their ice makers. If…

  • Ice not dispensing out of the door.

    Ice not dispensing out of the door.

    Customer has a KRSF705HPS0 Whirlpool Refrigerator. The complaint was that the ice was not dispensing out of the door. Upon diagnosis I saw that the coupling that connects the ice bucket to the inner door had become worn down to the point where it was just spinning metal on metal. I replaced the coupling and…

  • Happy Customer Picture

    Happy Customer Picture

    I’ve been working on this Model #2537041341B Kenmore refrigerator for a few weeks now. The complaint was of frozen water in ice tray and no ice production. If you look at this picture of the ice maker you will see that the water inlet tube is frozen solid. This typically happens because the inlet valve…

  • Intermittent Noise from Fresh Food Section

    Intermittent Noise from Fresh Food Section

    This is the damper assembly from the fresh food section of a Kenmore 596.65232401 refrigerator. The motor was making a loud annoying noise. This damper has a louver that opens and closes to allow or restrict air flow from the freezer section. I hit it with some WD-40 which quieted it down while I wait…

  • Samsung Refrigerator Section Freeze-Up Repair

    Samsung Refrigerator Section Freeze-Up Repair

    Samsung RF28HFEDTSR tends to freeze up in the upper right area of the refrigerator sections evaporator coils. I added this tape and foam in an effort to keep it from freezing in this section in the future. Only Time Will Tell.

  • Last Rites for Refrigerator

    Last Rites for Refrigerator

    This LG LFSX307 refrigerator had taken some abuse. Besides physical damage from someone having moved it I noticed that the compressor had a schrader valve on it which means some technician in the past had broken into the sealed system. Most likely to add refrigerant because it probably had a leak. Now the unit is…

  • Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Stuck

    Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Stuck

    The ice dispenser door/flap had become stuck on this LG refrigerator. I had to disassemble the entire dispenser to get to where I could see where it’s plastic hinge mechanism had become misaligned. If the fix doesn’t hold I’ll recommend replacing some of its parts.