Oaktreelimb
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- Model Number
- 795.72495.611
- Brand
- Sears Kenmore
- Age
- 1-5 years
My Kenmore Elite refrigerator will be 5 years old in a week.
Last week, I noticed water leaking out from ice dispenser. Ice has been melting.
I checked the bottom freezer draws. Foods are thawed off.
I did following checks:
1. Self test: No Error code.
2. Temperature reading inside refrigerator and Freezer: Same, 45 Degree F.
3. Removed cover in Freezer, check Evaporator: Not very cold, Look Clean and No Icy problem, two evaporator fans are running strong and smooth. No air restriction from Evaporator to Refrigerator compartment, Freezer and Ice Maker.
4. Check Condenser and Fan: They are clean, Fan is running good.
5. Check Compressor: It's running but hot to touch.
6. Tap a service valve to LO side: With Refrigerator plugged in, Compressor running, LO side pressure reading 35 psi.
7. Evacuated refrigerant, Running vacuum pump to 600 Microns for 15 minutes (I also use a lighter to heat up the receiver/dryer/filter for about 30 seconds while doing system vacuum). It hold well at about 740 Microns for 5 minutes. Recharged with 5.2 oz of new R134a.
8. When Compressor is running, LO side still only drops to around 35 psi.
9. After letting it to run for 24 hrs, the temperature inside refrigerator and freeze remain cool but not cold (around 41 degree F).
10. I did not tap to HI side so I have no idea what is the Hi side reading.
The label on the compressor states It's Linear Compressor. I call Sears Kenmore service center. They told me my Refrigerator's Compressor only has one year warranty. They said not all Linear Compressor are warrantied for 10 years.
They said they can send a technician out in four weeks to check my refrigerator for $149 and will give me an repair estimate.
Is my frig. compressor bad? What is my best option here to repair it.
Please advice. TIA.
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Last week, I noticed water leaking out from ice dispenser. Ice has been melting.
I checked the bottom freezer draws. Foods are thawed off.
I did following checks:
1. Self test: No Error code.
2. Temperature reading inside refrigerator and Freezer: Same, 45 Degree F.
3. Removed cover in Freezer, check Evaporator: Not very cold, Look Clean and No Icy problem, two evaporator fans are running strong and smooth. No air restriction from Evaporator to Refrigerator compartment, Freezer and Ice Maker.
4. Check Condenser and Fan: They are clean, Fan is running good.
5. Check Compressor: It's running but hot to touch.
6. Tap a service valve to LO side: With Refrigerator plugged in, Compressor running, LO side pressure reading 35 psi.
7. Evacuated refrigerant, Running vacuum pump to 600 Microns for 15 minutes (I also use a lighter to heat up the receiver/dryer/filter for about 30 seconds while doing system vacuum). It hold well at about 740 Microns for 5 minutes. Recharged with 5.2 oz of new R134a.
8. When Compressor is running, LO side still only drops to around 35 psi.
9. After letting it to run for 24 hrs, the temperature inside refrigerator and freeze remain cool but not cold (around 41 degree F).
10. I did not tap to HI side so I have no idea what is the Hi side reading.
The label on the compressor states It's Linear Compressor. I call Sears Kenmore service center. They told me my Refrigerator's Compressor only has one year warranty. They said not all Linear Compressor are warrantied for 10 years.
They said they can send a technician out in four weeks to check my refrigerator for $149 and will give me an repair estimate.
Is my frig. compressor bad? What is my best option here to repair it.
Please advice. TIA.
Added complete model number
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