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Refrigerator: Repair or replace?
Posted on 5/28/16 at 4:47 pm
Posted on 5/28/16 at 4:47 pm
Got a Maytag 26CF side by side that was purchased in 2006. Refrigerator side is no longer getting cool, whereas the freezer is working as intended.
Could be the evaporator fan, condenser fan or the thermostat control. . . right now i'm leaning toward the thermostat which will cost $90ish to replace. If I am correct, cool! If not, then that repair cost will climb. (was trying to fix myself and not call a repair guy out)
But with a 10 year old refrigerator, how much more life can I realistically expect from it? I can pick up a 24CF Top freezer new for $850 this weekend that should give me many years of trouble free operation.
When do you know it's time?
Could be the evaporator fan, condenser fan or the thermostat control. . . right now i'm leaning toward the thermostat which will cost $90ish to replace. If I am correct, cool! If not, then that repair cost will climb. (was trying to fix myself and not call a repair guy out)
But with a 10 year old refrigerator, how much more life can I realistically expect from it? I can pick up a 24CF Top freezer new for $850 this weekend that should give me many years of trouble free operation.
When do you know it's time?
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Posted on 5/28/16 at 4:47 pm to nahtanojc
Replace
Posted on 5/28/16 at 4:49 pm to nahtanojc
First off, is it running?
Posted on 5/28/16 at 4:56 pm to nahtanojc
I can't be sure but if i were a betting man, there is a fan on the refrigerator side that has gone out. If thats it, it will be less than 80 bucks to replace.
IF you DIY
IF you DIY
This post was edited on 5/28/16 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 5/28/16 at 5:33 pm to nahtanojc
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Call this guy.
Posted on 5/28/16 at 5:47 pm to nahtanojc
Just had a similar problem. Last weekend the power went out in my area twice... each time for several hours. About a day or two after started noticing the refrigerator wasn't cooling but freeze was still working like a champ. The fan was frozen up. I called a guy I know who works on appliances as a side job. He use to work for a business that sold appliances. He fixes refrigerators and washer and dryers. He has saved me some money over the past several years. Anyway, he came over, took off the panel in the refrigerator, broke out a hair dryer.. In about 20 mins he had it working. He charged $100.. With that said, you know anyone who works on appliances? Give them a call.
Posted on 5/28/16 at 7:52 pm to nahtanojc
Replace
Posted on 5/28/16 at 9:57 pm to nahtanojc
Make sure your coil, that is probably under the refrigerator side, is lent and dust free.
I had a similar problem with my Kenmore side by side, cleaned the coil and replaced the thermostat. Problem solved.
Whatever you do, do not call Calvin's Maintenance in BR, they came out and wanted to charge me $1500 to fix a $899 (when it was new) unit.
I had a similar problem with my Kenmore side by side, cleaned the coil and replaced the thermostat. Problem solved.
Whatever you do, do not call Calvin's Maintenance in BR, they came out and wanted to charge me $1500 to fix a $899 (when it was new) unit.
Posted on 5/28/16 at 10:21 pm to nahtanojc
Replace.
Always.
Always.
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