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Why is the drawer basket tilted in my refrigerator?
That basket is meant to sit completely in the lower slotted ridge and flat. Try adjusting it to fit down in there. You might have a basket in backwards, so try switching it around.
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How do I diagnose freezer forming frost around door?
Oddest is that it seems to be evenly not sealed along the whole length.
Usually over time, the end nearest the hinge will compress more than the open face, causing the seal to weaken farthest from the ...
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How do I fix a freezer door that's hard to open soon after closing it?
The fact that your freezer vacuum-seals itself closed is a good thing. It is a sign that the seals are functioning well. If the seals were not functioning well then there would be a continuous path ...
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What light bulb can be used for the Frigidaire upright freezer FFFH20F2QW?
A quick googling suggests you are dealing with an Edison E17 type base. This is the third most common base in North America, after E27 (normal) and E10 (candelabra). 17 = diameter in millimeters (...
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Why is the drawer basket tilted in my refrigerator?
I am betting bar is meant to ride on shelf behind the raised tabs. I colored bar red and shelf green.
That would give the bar support along its entire length which is sensible. Tabs keep bar from ...
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Disable internal light on insignia chest freezer
If the white part is a plug, disconnect and you're done. If not, yes you could cut the wires, but if you do that you really should cap with wire nuts.
Based on the size, that's almost definitely low ...
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Worth it to replace a freezer gasket?
I replaced gaskets in my side-by-side (so two gaskets at one time, each in the $100 range, IIRC) a few years ago. Easy to do. Ridiculously expensive - my guess is that these are parts the ...
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Why is a leak from my freezer going down the fridge?
I'm voting for auto defrost freezer with obstructed drain too, but more specifically I'm guessing the drain is blocked by ice. Mine has the freezer on bottom, so when its drain becomes blocked with ...
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electrial with freezer outlet
In my state having a freezer or refrigerator without a GFCI is acceptable in some states it is not.
There were some GFCI devices that required a reset with a power loss.
This is likely the problem. A ...
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drain hose for chest freezer
A siphon might be better if it is a lot of water.
1: No hose will fit in. That drain hole has a flat side. I wondered what sort of plug thing would go it. The answer looks like "none". ...
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How do I determine why my upright freezer won’t come back on once it shuts off?
The door switch probably has a problem. That switch not only controls the light, it is also used to turn off the fans and compressor if the door is open. If you banged it and it worked again, there is ...
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Suggestions on constructing dividers for my chest freezer
You evidently have some huge misconceptions about "how a deep freezer cools."
Note the complete lack of air vents and fans. Don't have them, don't need them.
You're worried about "stuff ...
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LG freezer door expands and produces a bulge after power outage
My suspicion is that during the outage, water got in there and stayed. When the power came back on, it froze and expanded.
The solution is to empty both fridge and freezer, pull the plug, let it thaw ...
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is there a diy ice bath/pool that doesn't use a chest freezer / how do I keep small pool between 2°C and 16°C?
For some reason that glacier thing is trying to mislead customers to think that it's not an evaporative cooler, but their spare parts list spills the beans. As such how cold it can get depends on how ...
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Is my chest freezer compressor bad?
WARNING!!!
Before trying this be sure you are comfortable with mains power and take the appropriate precautions.
I check them with a simple test box I made. It has two switches and 3 wires coming out,...
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Is my chest freezer compressor bad?
Sometimes it is just the overload protection that triggered.
Check if you have power on it.
Some models have a reset on them, some will reset them self (if you turn off the power), some you are out of ...
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Is my chest freezer compressor bad?
Good job troubleshooting. It sounds like the motor or compressor is bad. I don't believe it would be economical to fix.
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Chest freezer / ice bath anti rust protection
Of course remove all water and allow the surface to dry. Apply a rust converter over the rust spots. I have used Rust Reformer. No need to sand. The converter need some rust to be present to be ...
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frigidaire upright freezer legs for leveling are missing. They are over $30 for one plactic leg. What can I use instead?
Based on the Frigidaire OEM Part #216396900 you provided,
I found those on Amazon for $10
https://www.amazon.com/FRIGIDAIRE-216396900-Frigidaire-Series-Foot-Adjustable/dp/B00ECV6FWK
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Can I run just the Freezer portion of a Hotpoint HFF31014UK?
Most fridge/freezer appliances (in the US at least) are actually one appliance with a single mains plug and control panel. They achieve different temperatures in the two compartments by wasting ...
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Frigidaire freezer stuck in sabbath mode
From a quick search with Star-K and other sources, Sabbath mode on the Frigidaire models is generally + and - or up/down at the same time for 5 seconds. Or possible CONTROL LOCK + TEMP MODE (MODE F C)....
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frigidaire upright freezer legs for leveling are missing. They are over $30 for one plactic leg. What can I use instead?
Pretty much any stable shim material suitable for the location (if it's a damp area, wood is dubious.)
I have a number of things shimmed with CDs that didn't burn right or AOL CDs (etc.) from the era ...
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Is my chest freezer compressor bad?
It could be the refrigerant has leaked or at least partially that would make the compressor hot as the refrigerant lubricates and helps dissipate heat.
Mine got hot when the refrigerant needed ...
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Replacement Refrigator Fan Evaporator Motor with same DC measurements as original but bigger, is it safe to install?
If it fits in the space available, has compatible mounting, shaft dimensions, and has the same electrical (volts & amps) and mechanical (speed & direction) characteristics, then I don't see ...
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KitchenAid Freezer not cold enough
It could be that the defrost cycle isn't long enough to clear out all the frost and the ice is blocking the flow of cold air to the interior of the freezer compartment, or ice that may be plugging the ...
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Adhesive for a freezer
A photo of where you want to mount the door sensor might help. A photo of the door sensor in question might also help.
In general I'd suggest something like a strong foam mounting tape, which will ...
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How to patch holes in freezer wall?
refrigerated truck compartments are basically made of the same stuff as your freezer body.
So there's a method designed for reparing foam filled aluminium panels.
It seems to be squirt-foam to fill ...
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Compressor is not working. Should I unplug the refrigerator for safety reasons?
Yes, absolutely! I cannot imagine why you would want to keep it plugged in anyway if it's not working. All that can possibly do is cause more damage.
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electrial with freezer outlet
There is no requirement to have a mini-freezer on a GFCI as far as I know in any state or municipality. I mean I have done a lot of basement work and never a requirement.
Same time - just in the ...
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When does freezer evaporator fan turn on and when does it turn off
This is normal in many refrigeration units, it is a design parameter. Some cycle, some change speed, some never had a fan. It is based on the evaporator design and the performance requirements. With ...
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