Home Page link

Freezer problem

Home| Search | About
Login Password
Register Now! Lost Password?

Home Repair - - If it ain't broken, don't fix it. Otherwise look here. 

Page 1 of 3       1 2 3 > last >> Bookmark this page:  YahooMyWeb Yahoo!  Google Google  Windows Live Favorites Windows Live  del.icio.us del.icio.us  digg digg  Add to Netscape Netscape
Subject Author Date
Freezer problem Woodie 07-31-2008
If you were  Registered and logged in, you could reply and use other advanced thread options
Posted by Woodie on July 31, 2008, 9:31 am


In the freezer portion of my fridge I've started having a problem with
frost build-up.
I went on a four day trip, and when I came back everything in the
freezer had a thick coating of frosty ice crystals.
I thought perhaps I had left the door cracked a bit so I cleaned off the
frost, checked the door seals - they seem air tight, and closed it back up.
But the frost continues to build no matter what I do. My first thought
was an air leak letting humidity into the freezer, but the seals seem fine.
It cools fine - i can turn the thermostat down cold enough to freeze
everything in the fridge portion too.

What else can cause this?

PexSupply Save 10 468x60
Posted by Tony Hwang on July 31, 2008, 10:21 am


Woodie wrote:
> In the freezer portion of my fridge I've started having a problem with
> frost build-up.
> I went on a four day trip, and when I came back everything in the
> freezer had a thick coating of frosty ice crystals.
> I thought perhaps I had left the door cracked a bit so I cleaned off the
> frost, checked the door seals - they seem air tight, and closed it back up.
> But the frost continues to build no matter what I do. My first thought
> was an air leak letting humidity into the freezer, but the seals seem fine.
> It cools fine - i can turn the thermostat down cold enough to freeze
> everything in the fridge portion too.
>
> What else can cause this?
Hi,
Check the fan

Posted by Hell Toupee on July 31, 2008, 10:47 am


Woodie wrote:

> In the freezer portion of my fridge I've started having a problem with
> frost build-up.
> I went on a four day trip, and when I came back everything in the
> freezer had a thick coating of frosty ice crystals.
> I thought perhaps I had left the door cracked a bit so I cleaned off the
> frost, checked the door seals - they seem air tight, and closed it back up.
> But the frost continues to build no matter what I do. My first thought
> was an air leak letting humidity into the freezer, but the seals seem fine.
> It cools fine - i can turn the thermostat down cold enough to freeze
> everything in the fridge portion too.
>
> What else can cause this?

Another thing you can do to ensure the seals cling tightly is to
take a little dish soap and smear it on the door seal. It gets and
stays tacky as it dries, and that can often be enough to stop a
small air leak without having to replace the door seal. I got that
tip from a fridge repair guy and it worked for me when the problem
was that the seal was leaking just a little. It wouldn't hurt to
give it a try.

HellT

Posted by on July 31, 2008, 11:00 am


> In the freezer portion of my fridge I've started having a problem with
> frost build-up.
> I went on a four day trip, and when I came back everything in the
> freezer had a thick coating of frosty ice crystals.
> I thought perhaps I had left the door cracked a bit so I cleaned off the
> frost, checked the door seals - they seem air tight, and closed it back u=
p.
> But the frost continues to build no matter what I do. My first thought
> was an air leak letting humidity into the freezer, but the seals seem fin=
e.
> It cools fine - i can turn the thermostat down cold enough to freeze
> everything in the fridge portion too.

You can't tell if the seals are fine just by looking at them.

Posted by Woodie on July 31, 2008, 10:29 pm


mkirsch1@rochester.rr.com wrote:
>> In the freezer portion of my fridge I've started having a problem with
>> frost build-up.
>> I went on a four day trip, and when I came back everything in the
>> freezer had a thick coating of frosty ice crystals.
>> I thought perhaps I had left the door cracked a bit so I cleaned off the
>> frost, checked the door seals - they seem air tight, and closed it back up.
>> But the frost continues to build no matter what I do. My first thought
>> was an air leak letting humidity into the freezer, but the seals seem fine.
>> It cools fine - i can turn the thermostat down cold enough to freeze
>> everything in the fridge portion too.
>
> You can't tell if the seals are fine just by looking at them.

So how do I check them? I inspected them visually, I ran my fingers
along their entire lengths to check for cracks, warping, etc.
I took a damp cloth and cleaned the seals and the frame where it goes.
It all seemed good...

The fridge is less than three years old.

Page 1 of 3       1 2 3 > last >>
Similar ThreadsPosted
Sub-Zero 550 Freezer Problem September 6, 2005, 2:00 pm
Sub Zero 550 Freezer Problem September 6, 2005, 2:02 pm
Freezer Lid Problem March 19, 2008, 9:33 am
Freezer Problem in the Garage August 7, 2005, 8:58 pm
Problem with a fridge freezer May 17, 2006, 2:42 pm
My Signature Freezer Problem June 21, 2006, 4:28 pm
Freezer Temperature Problem July 4, 2006, 3:31 am
Freezer Temperature hitting 45 degrees, Auto Defrost Problem? August 20, 2006, 5:01 pm
Refrigerator/freezer that doesn't circulate air between freezer and fridge sections September 9, 2008, 12:59 pm
Is there a difference between a deep freezer and a refrigerator/freezer? October 12, 2008, 2:17 pm

Contact Us | Privacy Policy

XML SitemapXML Sitemap