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June 6th, 2007, 01:52 AM
#1
Hotpoint fridge cooling issues
I have a Hotpoint fridge, model HTS22GBMBRWW, that will cool for about two hours and then goes warm (both the fridge and freezer). I can unplug the fridge and plug it back in and the fridge will go through the same cycle - cools for about two hours and then goes warm. I can hear the fridge running when it's cold and when it's warm. I have cleaned the the fridge inside and out, including the coils. Does anyone have any ideas what the issue(s) might be? Thanks.
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June 6th, 2007, 10:01 PM
#2
Pull your refrigerator out from the wall, then take off your lower back panel and check to make sure your condenser fan is turning. Also when it goes warm, feel your compressor to see if its on.
Jake
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June 8th, 2007, 02:18 PM
#3
When the fridge goes warm, the condensor fan is running, but the compressor is not.
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June 9th, 2007, 02:37 PM
#4
Ok, then its likely your compressor relay/overload, motherboard, or compressor itself is bad.
I would unplug your refrigerator and then take off the compressor relay that mounts to the side of your compressor and ohm it for continuity. If that checks good, do the same for the overload. if both check good, then do a voltage check at the relay/overload to see if you have 120 volts to it, if not then your motherboard is bad, if so then you will need a new compressor.
You have a 5 yr. parts and labor warranty on the compressor.
Jake
Appliance Repair School 1987-1988
Star Appliance Tech. 2 yrs. 1988-1990
Wards Appliance Tech. 11 yrs. 1990-2001
Sears Appliance Tech. 4 yrs. 2001-Oct. 2005
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June 25th, 2007, 07:09 PM
#5
Circuit Board
It was the circuit board that was bad. I have replaced it, and the fridge works fine. Thanks for your help.
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June 27th, 2007, 09:57 AM
#6
Ok, sounds good.
Jake
Appliance Repair School 1987-1988
Star Appliance Tech. 2 yrs. 1988-1990
Wards Appliance Tech. 11 yrs. 1990-2001
Sears Appliance Tech. 4 yrs. 2001-Oct. 2005
Jake's Appliance Repair Nov. 2005-present
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