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 A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 01:43 PM
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I have a MRS20WRFD0 double door fridge, bought new in '97. Lately, the freezer section is no longer freezing, and stays at or just beneath 40 degrees. It's been a very reliable fridge for so long and half of it still works well.
OT, what do I do?
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 01:44 PM
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Buy a new one. I have a new one being delivered today. I bought mine in 98.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 01:47 PM
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Beer fridge in the garage or shop.
Clean the coils when you get it out of the house, may help it some.
Advice? Wise men don't need it. Fools won't heed it.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 01:58 PM
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1997? Wait, lemme take my shoes off so I can count that high ... oh, just go buy a new one!
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 01:59 PM
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21 years is a good run. Beer fridge it and replace it.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:01 PM
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21 years is a good run. Beer fridge it and replace it. Although I would check the defroster thingy after you get the new one in place. That way you also have a tequila freezer.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:07 PM
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My office had an office fridge, same one for almost 30 years worked like a champ. My boss quit renting and built a building and when we moved she said she didn't want it I could have it or get rid of it. Unplugged it in working order Friday at 5pm put it on a trailer and drove it 200 miles to the ranch and plugged it in, it never cooled again 
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:08 PM
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Let me add that I'm retired and church-mouse financed. I need a fix. What would cause this? The fridge still works and the same system makes the freezer cold.
As some of you know of me, I believe old school stuff is much better than new stuff and should be repaired if possible because a new one will not last like this one will/has.
My same age dishwasher is working fine now after an easy cheap fix.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:12 PM
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My office had an office fridge, same one for almost 30 years worked like a champ. My boss quit renting and built a building and when we moved she said she didn't want it I could have it or get rid of it. Unplugged it in working order Friday at 5pm put it on a trailer and drove it 200 miles to the ranch and plugged it in, it never cooled again They don't like to be moved. Did you keep it upright?
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:14 PM
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:15 PM
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:15 PM
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Check these things:
The compressor
The thermostat
The overload, relay, or capacitor
The defrost timer
The condenser fan motor
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:16 PM
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:25 PM
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:25 PM
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First thing I'd do is clean the coils
I'd also 90% fill four empty Powerade plastic bottles with salt water. Screw the caps on tightly then seal the caps with HVAC aluminum tape. Freeze the salt water Powerade bottle solid (might take 48-72Hrs) in a good freezer.
Then put the frozen like a rock Powerade bottles in the sketchy freezer.
Since doing the above, I have prolonged the life of a borderline freezer in the garage.
It used to get down to about 35 degrees, but since cleaning the coils and back filling the freezer with the frozen solid Powerade bottles, it works like new.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:31 PM
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Verify if the light is going out when you close it like it should. Our LG fridge got to where the light wasn't turning off and the heat it generated raised the temp. Just took the light out and it works great.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:33 PM
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First thing I'd do is clean the coils
I'd also 90% fill four empty Powerade plastic bottles with salt water. Screw the caps on tightly then seal the caps with HVAC aluminum tape. Freeze the salt water Powerade bottle solid (might take 48-72Hrs) in a good freezer.
Then put the frozen like a rock Powerade bottles in the sketchy freezer.
Since doing the above, I have prolonged the life of a borderline freezer in the garage.
It used to get down to about 35 degrees, but since cleaning the coils and back filling the freezer with the frozen solid Powerade bottles, it works like new. And how is he supposed to freezer these bottles
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:38 PM
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He should go to Bottlecap Alley and have them freeze the bottles solid for 72Hrs, then pick them up in an insulated cooler and take them home.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:39 PM
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Here's how I troubleshot this...
1. Empty freezer to deep freezer.
2. Up cold setting to max freeze cold.
3. Wait 24 hours, keeping door closed.
4. Open door, check temp, 40*.
5. Think and consider facts.
6. Place palm on steel vented cover over rear coils inside freezer, feel a little warmth.
7. Hmmmm
Now what do I do?
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:48 PM
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Did you clean the coils yet? As others have mentioned, 21 yr old coils accumulate a LOT of hair, dust, and gunk which can greatly reduce a fridge/freezers cooling efficiency. WAWI, of all people could probably attest to what dirty coils do to undercounter and stand-up refrigerators in restaurants. 
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:51 PM
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Yes dirty coils will cause they issue you are describing
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:51 PM
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 02:52 PM
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21 years is a good run. Beer fridge it and replace it. Although I would check the defroster thingy after you get the new one in place. That way you also have a tequila freezer. Katt gets it.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 03:53 PM
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Katt wins, Duck Hunter gets an Honorable Mention.
Defrost timer is on the way, $21.16. I will clean it up and vacuum the coils when I pull it out. The defrost heater is stuck in the 'on'position. The one moving part that can cause this is the defrost timer. This fridge has been cleaned a couple of times, probably dirty but not clogged. If it was, the fridge would suffer too.
I'm betting on it, will keep y'all informed.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 04:05 PM
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Katt wins, Duck Hunter gets an Honorable Mention.
Defrost timer is on the way, $21.16. I will clean it up and vacuum the coils when I pull it out. The defrost heater is stuck in the 'on'position. The one moving part that can cause this is the defrost timer. This fridge has been cleaned a couple of times, probably dirty but not clogged. If it was, the fridge would suffer too.
I'm betting on it, will keep y'all informed. Awesome! Sounds like you've got her figured out.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 04:07 PM
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Katt wins, Duck Hunter gets an Honorable Mention.
Defrost timer is on the way, $21.16. I will clean it up and vacuum the coils when I pull it out. The defrost heater is stuck in the 'on'position. The one moving part that can cause this is the defrost timer. This fridge has been cleaned a couple of times, probably dirty but not clogged. If it was, the fridge would suffer too.
I'm betting on it, will keep y'all informed.  Done it a couple times. It's an easy and cheap fix.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 04:07 PM
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My new one is here, and the old one is in the garage now.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 04:47 PM
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Again, church mouse financed project...
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 04:55 PM
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Katt wins, Duck Hunter gets an Honorable Mention.
Defrost timer is on the way, $21.16. I will clean it up and vacuum the coils when I pull it out. The defrost heater is stuck in the 'on'position. The one moving part that can cause this is the defrost timer. This fridge has been cleaned a couple of times, probably dirty but not clogged. If it was, the fridge would suffer too.
I'm betting on it, will keep y'all informed. Ill take honorable mention.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 04:56 PM
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Katt wins, Duck Hunter gets an Honorable Mention.
Defrost timer is on the way, $21.16. I will clean it up and vacuum the coils when I pull it out. The defrost heater is stuck in the 'on'position. The one moving part that can cause this is the defrost timer. This fridge has been cleaned a couple of times, probably dirty but not clogged. If it was, the fridge would suffer too.
I'm betting on it, will keep y'all informed. Best of luck! If it does, those of you who poked fun at advice provided by collincountytx...he will get the last laugh! Cast will be successful with the Powerade bottle, salt water DIY fix method and you all will eat your words. (Note: If you only have access to Gatorade bottles, they will work just as well.)
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 05:12 PM
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 05:25 PM
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Now that y'all got this one figured out, I've got a 48" built in kitchen aide refrig at the deer lease that just stopped cooling on both sides. The fan is running and the coils are clean and not frozen. The digital temp read outs are working. Ok, go.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 05:36 PM
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It sounds like the defrost timer. About $21.00 online.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 06:01 PM
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Now that y'all got this one figured out, I've got a 48" built in kitchen aide refrig at the deer lease that just stopped cooling on both sides. The fan is running and the coils are clean and not frozen. The digital temp read outs are working. Ok, go. Is the compressor running? Does it have a cap? Do you hear a hummm...CLICK...silence when it tries to start?
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 06:02 PM
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It sounds like the defrost timer. About $21.00 online. It'll be here tomorrow Buddy.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 06:18 PM
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Tonight when I pour my make home life tolerable snort of hootch, I will raise the first one high and toast your victory. Well done sir!!! (Oh and thanks for posting the video. I am now a Boss of the Swamp video productions subscriber.)
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 06:41 PM
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Now that y'all got this one figured out, I've got a 48" built in kitchen aide refrig at the deer lease that just stopped cooling on both sides. The fan is running and the coils are clean and not frozen. The digital temp read outs are working. Ok, go. Bad compressor. Replace.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 06:44 PM
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Salt Ice FTW. Any squid could tell you salt ice is cold.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/07/18 06:47 PM
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Salt Ice FTW. Any squid could tell you salt ice is cold. Ice cream.
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Re: A Test for the DIY OT Crowd
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03/08/18 08:18 PM
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Update -
I am still waiting for the part to arrive, so in the meantime, I decide to try a little more troubleshooting. I got down in the floor with my screwdriver and rotated the timer two complete revolutions. The freezer is at 20* and falling. It WAS the defrost timer! I'll change it when it arrives and get running the old fridge.
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