What to look for when looking at a used Frigidaire FGHB2868TF4

[pjw73nh]

I hope this an "allowed" post.  If not let me know, and I'll or an admin can delete it.
I am looking to replace my 23 year old Kenmore 25 cf SXS with a 2.5 year old Frigidaire FGHB2868TF4. For no other reason than I no longer like the SXS configuration.  I'm losing a foot or so of freezer space, but I can deal with that. 

Why used? Two reasons. 1. Pre-owned/road tested.  Any "infant mortality" failures have been (hopefully) worked out by this time. 2. Price. About 1/2 to 1/3 the price of a new one.

The seller is a private sale 50 miles away. They say "it works great, the only reason we replaced it is because of a full kitchen remodel." I presume they are NOT using it now.

So when I call and schedule a time to have a look-see.  Do I have them plug it in ahead of time and cool it down, or is there something(s) I should look for, listen to etc before it's "cooled down". 

If I purchase it, I expect to transport it upright.

Any advice welcome.

Thank you. 

[16345Ed]

Make sure it still has model number sticker and I’d want it running for at least 24 hours. 
 

could still have defrost problem because that would not show up for a week or two. 
 

Used is always a risk. 

Edited January 12, 2022 by 16345Ed

[pjw73nh]

Thanks for the reply 16345Ed,

Yes, my thoughts were twofold on that. Running or not.  If warm, I was going to put an ammeter on to see what it pulled when starting and running. But then again, I'd want to be cold to at least know the basics are in order. They have since told me it is up and running in their house, empty, not in a cold basement, garage or outside area. 

The ad says "like new, works perfectly"... Of course there's always more to it. Upon further conversation they said, "We're told the icemaker works, but we never hooked it up because we didn't have space in the new kitchen".  It's also only 3.5 years old and they are the second owner. 

I've decided to pass on this.  It has only one icemaker and it's the upper one with it's own cooling system.  If I can't see it work to test it, I don't want to take the chance.  If it was just a standard icemaker, I'd probably make a deal.

But again, Thanks  for the reply. I appreciate it. 

[16345Ed]

Those ice makers are known for lots of issues. 

[vee8power]

I would move on. There must be other choices.

[pjw73nh]

Thanks for the replies. Yes there are plenty of others out there.  I knew that some manufacturer's in-the-door ice makers could be problematic. I've also read that the the units with the separate cooling system for the upper icemakers are known for icing/defrosting issues. Thanks again. 

[evaappliance]

sitting for long periods of time not running is a bad thing