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January 8, 2015

Love these pop quizzes.

January 9, 2015

Glad you like 'em, Walter. What's the answer?

January 10, 2015

Both compartments warm, I be checking if compressor is a running along wit da fan hoss Obvious no cooling taka place wid out comp doing it job

January 10, 2015

Both compartments warm and condenser fan running-- compressor would be my next stop!

February 28, 2016

I would check the freezer wall first and foremost. Check for possible defrost problem or fan issue. No way I am starting by pulling the refrigerator out and checking the condenser fan motor.

March 1, 2016

On February 28, 2016 at 6:56 PM, AQAppliances said:

I would check the freezer wall first and foremost.

The flow chart starts with both compartments warm. Even in a defrost failure, the freezer would be "cold"-- not necessarily 0F, but still cold.

At this point, you know there's a problem with the sealed system-- either compressor not running or refrigerant leak. Why waste time tearing apart the freezer?

July 19, 2023

I thought the answer would be: While your are already looking for a functioning condenser fan why not break out the IR gun and get the the temperature split at the middle of the condenser and room temperature. We are looking for a difference of at least 20*. If not there is a failure in the compressor or a Freon leak!

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