Model #: ED5LHAXWB00
issue: freezer and fridge are room temperature
the facts:
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Bought new 6 years ago, used for 3 years, then fridge sat in a shed unused for 3 years, covered and "indoors", but still subject to temperature fluctuations. (not sure if that's relevant)
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It was pretty moldy inside, clean as a whistle now (again, not sure if that's relevant)
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Compressor purrs nice and quiet, and is warm to the touch
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Evaperator fan runs
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Condensor fan runs
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No strange noises, smells when plugged in.
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Evaperator coils are clean
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Unit was transported in a moving truck from pdx to seattle, then brought up a set of stairs with a dolly. It was never on its side, but probably did get tilted to a pretty good angle coming up the stairs
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It sat upright for 3 hours before I plugged it in, then was running all night before I found that it was warm the next morning
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I bought a multimeter last night so I could test individual components, but haven't done anything with it yet. Just an FYI that I have the ability to do that if that is the next step(s)
Thoughts: I looked up my model# on Repair Clinic. It recommends to check for:
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condenser coils are dirty - they're not
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Evaperator fan motor - it runs, isn't noisy
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Condensor fan motor - again, it runs nice and quiet
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Temperature control thermostat - I haven't checked this yet, but I would assume if this wasn't working, nothing in the cooling system would be running. But considering I know nothing about refrigerators, I could be way off base.
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Compressor - It sounds like its running fine? I can hear it purring, feel a normal amount of vibration coming from it, and it gets warm to the touch when plugged in. If it wasn't working, wouldn't it not turn on and or make a ton of racket?
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Is it possible the R134a leaked out? How would I test that?
I'm at the end of my rope here, so any help or suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks!!!
Submitted January 26, 2016 at 11:18PM by Bjornthebear http://ift.tt/1nwifxr appliancerepair
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