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Questions tagged [freezer]

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Why do instruction manuals specify, "Do not use extension cord and provide a separate circuit"?

Could someone shed some light on the "do not use extension cord" and "provide a separate circuit" instructions that come with every single refrigerator and freezer? Context: I own this mini freezer and this refrigerator. I'd like to plug them both…
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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 circuit board for what is a 20 year-old machine, when…
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Why is the drawer basket tilted in my refrigerator?

I have a Whirlpool gold fridge/freezer. I had to remove the drawer to defrost. When putting it back in, I noticed that the drawer seems to go in at an angle. Putting it back this way the drawer and door seems to shut snugly. But I would have…
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Is my chest freezer compressor bad?

I have a ~6 year old chest freezer (Magic Chef HMCF7W2) that has stopped freezing. I read online that a common reason for this was the PTC Starter going bad, and replacing it will fix the problem. I was unable to find an exact replacement, but…
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How do I diagnose freezer forming frost around door?

My freezer is repeatedly developing frost by the top door seal. I’ve done the dollar test on the top seal, but it doesn’t feel that loose! The problem is I’m not sure how strong it’s supposed to be. The fridge is only a couple of years old. Anything…
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What light bulb can be used for the Frigidaire upright freezer FFFH20F2QW?

The lightbulb on my freezer went out, the freezer is a Frigidaire FFFH20F2QW. I've tested the actual socket, and it seems to be working, so I'm pretty sure it must be the bulb. I see the the official replacement bulb is part number 5304517886. This…
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Bottom freezer fridge is freezing the food in the bottom while the top is too warm

[Updated: added some info about what I found in the bottom housing, as well as the sound of the fan in the freezer.] I've got a GE PFSS2MIXASS Fridge (Double doors on top, freezer on bottom). A couple of days ago, we noticed a few things were…
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Ice maker fill tube spraying water erratically

The ice maker in my GE refrigerator (model number DFE28JSKFSS) has been having issues with ice accumulation in and arround the ice bin. I have narrowed this down to the fill tube spraying water erratically and causing splashing water throughout the…
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Can I replace the seals on Ikea fridge / freezer?

Does anyone know if I can replace the seals on the Ikea fridge freezer model 101.824.86? My current seals are mouldy and it seems a bit overkill to need to replace the entire fridge / freezer due to this. The seals are damaged - they have split all…
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What is this part of the freezer that is cracked? And what to do about it?

I have an Ikea fridge / freezer and I've just started to defrost the freezer and as the ice has melted away I've noticed these cracks - what are they and what should I do about them? I presume it's time for a new fridge / freezer but should I keep…
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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 the refrigerant lines going into and out of the…
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Fridge is warm, freezer is still coldish

I have a Whirlpool top-freezer (model wrt549szdm00). My freezer temp is at 15F, fridge is at 50. It's been this way for a couple days now. I took the freezer apart, and there was no ice on the coils. Ice maker still works, but I've turned it…
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Freezer goes from -10 to 29 degrees. It seems like its not kicking on when it should. Fridge stays around 45 degrees. Top mount, Kenmore, 7 yrs old?,

Freezer goes from -10 to 29 degrees. It seems like its not kicking on when it should. Fridge stays around 45 degrees. Top mount, Kenmore, 7 yrs old?
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Can I run just the Freezer portion of a Hotpoint HFF31014UK?

I have a built in Hotpoint HFF31014UK fridge freezer. This has two plugs, a plug on the fridge and another for the freezer. They have been off for a while as the fridge was not working properly. Can I just run the freezer part and keep the fridge…
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KitchenAid Freezer not cold enough

KitchenAid KSSC48QTS01 Side-by-side Built-in Refrigerator Freezer is not getting colder than 22 degrees F for several days. Problem began after freezer door was left slightly ajar overnight. My inspection reveals: Condenser fan is running. I cleaned…
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