Questions tagged [refrigerator]
Questions about residential mechanical refrigerators, usually used for food storage. Built-in ice-makers and water-dispensers are on topic here, although the [ice-maker] tag should be used in conjunction with this tag for the former.
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Glue suggestion for refrigerator door gasket
As you can see from the following picture, the gasket of my refrigerator door is coming off. Could anyone suggest a glue to fix it?
I tried to find glues on Amazon. I am overwhelmed by the options.
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How can I make an alternative, cheaper refrigerator thermostat work? [closed]
I have Frigidaire fridge and its thermostat is gone bad. Thermostat part number is 240383703. I ended up buying another thermostat that's much cheaper (part number 2198202).
Now the original ...
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My side-by-side refrigerator side wall has a hole between freezer and fridge part - Why?
I bought a condo in Miami that I Airbnb, I'm rarely there but my last tenant noticed that when they put veggies into the bin they would freeze and then he sent me the following photo.
I'm not sure if ...
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Inherited an old fridge. How to fix cooling before getting a new unit?
I inherited an old fridge and noticed that it doesn't cool very well, most likely because the seal is very old and broken. How can I DIY this to be a bit better before I get a new unit?
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Freezer not freezing
My freezer stopped freezing. We moved it to garage because the refrigerator side worked. After moving the freezer is now working. Why?
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Why is my refrigerator running constantly after the light went out?
My Sanyo SR-S9DN refrigerator shut down due to the light going out. It turned on in 5 hours and now it has been working non-stop for 7 hours, what do you think? Why?
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Identifying the cause of a refrigerator short [duplicate]
my fridge has been tripping the GFCI breaker 2-3 times a day for the last 4 days.
I've tried to isolate the problem to a few parts, but without luck:
I plugged the fridge in to a different circuit (...
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Water line shutoff is not turning
I am trying to shut off the water line that was hooked up to my refrigerator. It has a cock stop that is covered in greenish blue not sure what to call it mold like? I don't want to force it but it ...
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Any help on replacing refrigerator door gasket
Kenmore Coldspot 106.51179310
This is a french door type of fridge with the freezer on the left and the fresh food on the right.
Fresh food side doesn't get cold enough. Dollar bill test shows it ...
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ice dispenser leaking and other ice/water dispenser issues in a new fridge
I bought a new fridge and the water dispenser is leaking, slowly. Outside, and looks like maybe inside too.
I've no idea what it's supposed to look like. Note: on the second picture it may look like ...
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How to clean refrigerator water dispensing system when refrigerator water shutoff cannot be accessed?
I would like to clean the water dispensing system in my Bosch refrigerator. I found these guidelines suggesting that I locate the water tube going into the refrigerator and flush the system with ...
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Is it possible to drill a mounting hole to reverse a refrigerator door?
I have a Frigidaire FRT18S6JS4 that came with stainless steel doors. The doors did not come with any mounting holes on the doors to reverse them. The body of the refrigerator does have the tapped ...
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Is it possible to level a refrigerator while it is turned on?
I need to level a refrigerator that is slightly tilted backward (the doors close by themselves) and is turned on. I am wondering if it is necessary to turn off the refrigerator to level it, or if I ...
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GE fridge ice/water dispenser stopped working
I have a GE fridge/freezer unit and the water dispenser stopped working. However the ice machine is still going, which to me implies that the water intake line splits at some point and somewhere along ...
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Wine fridge compressor wont restart after unplugging
Have wine fridge, wasnt keeping temp. The compressor kept heating up and shutting down. I started it with 2 cases of room temp bottled water in it last night at 22°c, and its been bumping around ...
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Mini fridge cooled to 35, then has stayed between 45-50
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Hello! I'm very confused about this issue as the fridge did indeed reach around 35°F but then stayed around 45°F - 50°F.
I cleaned it out and defrosted the inside. While cleaning ...
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Why isn't my wine cooler powering on?
I recently saw a wine cooler on Kijiji for free. New, it costs $1700. I figured I'd pick it up and try fixing it. Right now, it does not start up at all when plugged in. The displays are unlit, no ...
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Integrated fridge freezer glitching and overheating
I've had a Beko BCFD150 integrated fridge/freezer for the last 5/6 years. Since buying it I've had the following issues intermittently:
Struggles to get cold (particularly in the fridge) even with ...
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Samsung fridge freezing over
I have a Samsung fridge RS25J500DSR/AA that keeps freezing in the refrigerator side. There is no food anywhere in the fridge. It seems to track a temperature below freezing that I see with a logging ...
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Refrigerator water filter change
Water into the house goes through:
whole house water filter
water softner
RO system
then to the refrigerator.
Is there a need to replace the refrigerator water filter when unit indicates to?
Thanks.
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Is there a better way to remove the protective film from a new refrigerator?
My stainless steel refrigerator has remnants of the pink protective plastic around the edges, by the gaskets, hinges, controls, etc. The plastic film appears to go completely underneath the plastic ...
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LG LSC27926SB refrigerator freezer door water line broken
I think I tried every single youtube video to replace this tube but nothing matches with my exact model. Can someone please share instructions on how to replace this tube that connects to left of this ...
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Hisense beverage refrigerator not cooling
I have a Hisense beverage refrigerator (HBC54D6AS) that isn't working. If I unplug it for a while and plug it back in, the lights and control panel will come on, but it isn't cooling. I had originally ...
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Plumbing in a new fridge/ice maker outlet box
I just bought a new fridge and will be installing a new ice maker outlet box in the kitchen to feed the water/ice maker. On the other side of my wall is a shower, and a little further down the same ...
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Fridgidaire fridge making rattling noise
Frigidaire fridge rattling a lot
Hi folks,
Moved into a new place and my fridge is rattling quite a bit. It's distracting and hard to work, my landlord said it's totally normal (of course).
Can ...
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Is shutting off water supply necessary if no longer using the water dispenser and ice maker?
Is it necessary to shut off the water supply on a GE refrigerator if no longer using the water dispenser or ice maker. Ice maker has been shut off
GE Model # GSS25IYNWHFS
Thank you
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What is this black residue on the refrigerant lines of my subzero refrigerator?
I have an old 1980s subzero refrigerator that is powering up but no longer cooling effectively. It appears at some point the compressors were replaced with r134a.
There is a black char/blob/residue on ...
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Does over refrigerator cabinet need support at both ends?
We're planning to replace our refrigerator in the next couple of years. I have found that I could get a much larger appliance if it weren't for one "wall" that sort of makes a cove for the ...
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Fridge thermostat replacement - resealing?
The thermostat on my drinks fridge is on the fritz, and I'd like to replace it. I've found a suitable replacement part; it's a WPF14B-EX.
To replace the thermostat, I need to withdraw the probe and ...
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Why does my KitchenAid refrigerator temperature fluctuate?
We have a 7-year-old KitchenAid (Model# KRSC503ES00) side by side refrigerator. The refrigerator section temperature fluctuates. It will be 50 degrees for a few days and then it returns to normal ...
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Possible cause of this ice formation in freezer in Whirlpool refrigerator?
Model: Whirlpool WRT318FZDB02
About 6 years old.
Please see the pics, can you gauge the possible cause of the ice formation (in the top right of the freezer?). No ice on the coils.
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How to connect fridge to existing water line
Received a new fridge and it looks like it has the same adapter end as my existing water line. What's the best method for connecting the two?
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Are there refrigerators on the market that will happily live on a GFCI circuit? NEC 2023 code issue
Home Depot informed me that 2023 Electrical code now requires all duplexes in the kitchen to be GFCI protected. (https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/nec-2023-code-changes/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901e21904c9) ...
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Does a Dometic RUA8408X fridge need external power when running on gas?
I am replacing a my Dometic RGE410 fridge/freezer after 15 years of reliable service. The replacement I'm lookin at is the Dometic RUA8408X, which is a similar size and supports gas/12V/mains. It will ...
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What part needs to be replaced when fridge gets too warm or too cold at times?
So the freezer seems to work fine, but the fridge will either get too warm or too cold at times. We change the setting so it'll be warmer or colder, but it doesn't settle to the right level. It can ...
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Would a bad main control board in my refrigerator cause inconsistent cooling?
Our Samsung RB215LASH refrigerator has had a persistent intermittent problem with the temperature in the refrigerator section getting too cold, causing stuff to freeze up. I tried changing the ...
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Whirlpool refrigerator over fills ice tray (leaks) and over meters measured water
I have a Whirlpool GI7FVCXWY02 that is leaking water after over filling the automatic ice tray. I realize there is a mechanical adjustment on the automatic ice try (which is covered up in this model)....
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Water from fridge tastes bad and now fridge smells
My daughter called and said the water from the fridge tasted bad and now the fridge smells as well. Could this be because we need to change the filter? I spoke to one repairman and he said yes. If ...
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Should my new refrigerator have this corrosion on the lines?
I just unpacked a new Liebherr fridge. These joints of different metals look worrying, as if they have corrosion.
What is this? Is it normal for a brand new premium-line fridge? Can it cause problems ...
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Can I remove the beeper from my older Bosch fridge?
The warning beeper keeps going off on my old Bosch fridge-freezer, but temperature's OK. This sound is really irritating but I don't want to pay the UK £117 callout and possibly the cost of a new ...
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Refrigerator tripping breaker
My whirlpool wrx735sdhz suddenly tripped breaker. I tried plugging into multiple other outlets and tripped all. I've confirmed the compressor is good and no short to ground. Start relay and capacitor ...
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How to fix whirlpool fridge ice maker that makes knocking sounds?
My Whirlpool fridge (model WRS571CIDM01) makes knocking sounds every so often. See video on Reddit.
The sounds seem to be coming from near the top front of the freezer door, where the ice maker sits. ...
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What is this plastic connector called?
I found this connector leaking a little under my refrigerator. What is it called? I either need to fix it or replace it - suggestions welcome.
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Fridge died for New Years eve. Should I replace the overload protector or the whole relay? (full details, testing inside)
Fridge: Sears 970-681020
Combination relay: 213615005 (embraco/eecon tsd-115/127v-60hz-y)
Compressor: egz 70hlp embraco
Symptoms: Click, BRRRRR (4 seconds), Click....... no cooling
Tests: Pulled the ...
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I have a rental apartment that will be vacant for 3-4 months. Should I just unplug or shut off refrigerator? [duplicate]
I have a rental apartment that will be vacant for 3-4 months. Should I just unplug or shut off refrigerator?
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Microscopic leak from compression fitting on refrigerator line
Looking to split the water supply behind my fridge and route to my coffee maker as pictured. All the other connections are watertight with no leakage whatsoever, however this one connection is ...
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Adhesive for Samsung refrigerator cooling panel
Inside the Samsung fridge, cool air would typically circulate through the holes indicated below using green arrows. However, someone accidentally pulled on this panel instead of the evaporator cover ...
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Removing ice blockage between freezer and fridge in GE Monogram side-by-side
I have a GE Monogram Fridge/Freezer Model # ZIS42NYB, Serial # SV036084. It's about 25 years old and I'll probably replace it as money/time permits.
HOWEVER, I'd like to have it limp along a little ...
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Can a fridge use a regular socket?
so I live in Norway, and I want to move my fridge to outside my kitchen as it's quite cramped, but the issue is that my fridge has a short cable and I either have to use a long extension cord or plug ...
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GE Profile Evaporator fan constantly running
I have 14-year-old GE Profile fridge. 3 years ago the evaporator fan started making a loud hum (fluctuating around 100Hz) at apparently random times. Following advice from a YouTube video, I used a ...
