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Title: Fridge on the fritz?
Post by: C-10-4-me on July 02, 2006, 09:26:02 PM

Here's the diagnosis for my 10 year old refrig/freezer:
1). Refrigerator side is barely cool-stuff is now in coolers packed in ice
2). Freezer side stuff is getting mushy tonight
3). Repair man coming tomorrow- how much is too much to spend?
4). Why don't they build em like they used to?

Thanks

Title: Re: Fridge on the fritz?
Post by: ronmac on July 03, 2006, 07:36:55 AM

This is the season that is hard on appliances. Lots of heat and humidity puts an extra strain on the motor/compressor unit.

You may get lucky and just need to recharge the refrigerant (upgrade to non CFC type).

Title: Re: Fridge on the fritz?
Post by: NotRevGDavis on July 03, 2006, 11:21:26 AM

A 10 year old refrigerator is equal to a 10 year old computer- technology changes.
A new refrigerator will use MUCH less energy than your current one. You may not be able to recharge the unit because of changes in Freon regulations without major service. The service will most likely cost nearly as much as a new refrigerator.

Nothing speaks success better than a Stainless Steel unit with a Flat Panel Television on the front. :GRN>

Title: Re: Fridge on the fritz?
Post by: ronmac on July 03, 2006, 11:42:21 AM

Quote from: NotRevGDavis on July 03, 2006, 11:21:26 AM
Nothing speaks success better than a Stainless Steel unit with a Flat Panel Television on the front. :GRN>

Or did you mean to say "excess"? :TON>

Title: Re: Fridge on the fritz?
Post by: FNG on July 03, 2006, 11:48:50 AM

We just ponied up for a new Kenmore Elite with the bottom freezer, and double doored fridge portion on the top. Never could understand or like the fridge on the top, or the side by sides. Bottom freezer is the way to go. We just moved, and didn't have a fridge, but this one is pretty nice.

Title: Re: Fridge on the fritz?
Post by: C-10-4-me on July 03, 2006, 11:49:23 AM

Well, here's the rest of the story.
Part: $22.15
Labor: $ 154.00
Peace of mind in knowing I didn't have to shell out big money for a new one: priceless.
Repair guy said these units should last 25 to 30 years. Right!
That's why he gave me the hard sell for a 1 year warranty for $103.00.
Oh well, it is what it is. I'm satisfied and figure I'll at least get a few more years out of her.

Title: Re: Fridge on the fritz?
Post by: ronmac on July 03, 2006, 12:27:48 PM

So that $800 you had already spent in your mind can now go to a new guitar? :WNK>

Title: Re: Fridge on the fritz?
Post by: C-10-4-me on July 03, 2006, 03:53:12 PM

Quote from: ronmac on July 03, 2006, 12:27:48 PM
So that $800 you had already spent in your mind can now go to a new guitar? :WNK>

Exactly. That's the only thing I was worried about, having to tap into my "emergency" fund!

Title: Re: Fridge on the fritz?
Post by: Randy_R on July 04, 2006, 08:27:19 AM

So when you buy a new guitar with the money, you can wink when you describe it as 'cool'... :WNK>

Title: Re: Fridge on the fritz?
Post by: prof_stack on July 04, 2006, 11:46:43 AM

When the repair person came, how much did they vacuum (if any) from the condensor wires underneath or behind?

Last week I noticed our fridge was warm to the touch on the outside and found a layer of dog-hair, cat-hair, parrot-dander, dust, etc. that had stupidly been ignored. Now the thing works properly and the fan doesn't run all the time. I guess maintenance is not a part-time thing...

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