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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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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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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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Kenmore 596.51679100 Side-by-side fridge cooling issues

I noticed my old fridge was unable to stay cold. At first I assumed that constant opening had caused it to freeze up so I unplugged it and let it defrost completely as there was a layer of ice on the coils in the freezer. After plugging it back in…
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Why is a leak from my freezer going down the fridge?

The refrigerator leaks water inside itself from the freezer to the fridge. After a few days it pools on the bottom of the fridge. Wish I can send videos, its a pretty fast paced leak and happens occasionally
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Is there a defrost drain in my Samsung freezer? I cannot find one. This is a model RT18M6213

My Samsung refrigerator drips water from the freezer into the refrigerator. How do I resolve this?
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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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Can I safely stack a chest freezer on top of a heat pump dryer?

I live in London, UK where space is gold dust. My galley style kitchen does not have space for a freezer and dryer side by side. My only option is to stack them on top using those stacking kits. Is that something I can do?
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Whirlpool Mysterious Ice Buildup

My whirlpool wrs325sdhz08 refrigerator has a mysterious ice buildup. From the pattern of the ice, it seems to be coming from a drip located somewhere near the ice maker at the top of the freezer. The ice maker has been turned off for a few weeks as…
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