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Garage fridge ain’t frigid
Posted on 7/30/26 at 4:08 pm
Posted on 7/30/26 at 4:08 pm
This is also the BEER fridge!!!
This post was edited on 7/30/26 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 7/30/26 at 4:22 pm to KemoSabe65
Likely the fan located in the freezer behind the back panel which moves cold down to the refrigerator box.
Posted on 7/30/26 at 4:41 pm to KemoSabe65
Do you have frost/ice on your coils?
Posted on 7/30/26 at 5:17 pm to Zappas Stache
Haven’t taken the back off the yet
Posted on 7/30/26 at 6:23 pm to KemoSabe65
Check that and if you do its likely the heater defrost which is generally easy to replace.
Posted on 7/30/26 at 9:03 pm to KemoSabe65
Like the first reply said. On this model likely the fan. If not then it's a defrost failure. Do you see ice or frost build up on the rear vents in the freezer?
Lastly it could be the air dampner. But if the three that's the most rare.
If frost build up then need to fix the defrost failure but most likely the fan. The panel is easy to take off 4-6 1/4" hex screws.
See if the fan isn't running.
You can get a new one at most parts stores or even Amazon.
Lastly it could be the air dampner. But if the three that's the most rare.
If frost build up then need to fix the defrost failure but most likely the fan. The panel is easy to take off 4-6 1/4" hex screws.
See if the fan isn't running.
You can get a new one at most parts stores or even Amazon.
Posted on 7/30/26 at 9:19 pm to Napoleon
Napoleon, not to hijack but do you have any experience with older Sub Zero's?
Posted on 7/30/26 at 10:24 pm to WylieTiger
I personally own a 1997 Sub zero that I keep running. I'm familar with the 400, 500, 600 series very well. The newer stuff less so because sub zero only allows one company per region to fix their stuff. But I can help you diagnose.
Posted on 8/1/26 at 8:08 am to Napoleon
I have a 632 that is a late 90's model. Over the last few years, the temperature has crept up from 36 to 38 to 40 to 42, to now 44. When I make the setpoint colder to say 42 or 40, or even 36, the registered temperature immediately shoots up to 46 or 48 and then takes a few days to get back to 44. This also happens when I turn it off, reset it, etc. I keep the condenser clean as I vacuum it off every few months. I replaced the gasket on the fridge door a year ago and it seals fine. The freezer works perfectly. It makes ice appropriately. It's just the slow creep upwards of the fridge temp to a level that I am not comfortable with that concerns me.
Every so often I will find a very small puddle of water on the floor next to the kickplate of the refrigerator side.
The thing is a tank, and I want it to last a few more years until I'm ready for a replacement.
I have a moderate skillset in working on things, but I am not well versed in electrical work, refrigerant, etc.
Any suggestions are helpful. If you need to email me, let me know. Much appreciated!
Every so often I will find a very small puddle of water on the floor next to the kickplate of the refrigerator side.
The thing is a tank, and I want it to last a few more years until I'm ready for a replacement.
I have a moderate skillset in working on things, but I am not well versed in electrical work, refrigerant, etc.
Any suggestions are helpful. If you need to email me, let me know. Much appreciated!
Posted on 8/1/26 at 8:44 am to Zappas Stache
Back off and no frost, tiny bit of moisture in the pan, fan is turning. Looking for a termometer right now.
The black (I guess condenser) is hot to touch. Digital says 57 inside box
Thermostat inside will not hold, set at 6 and two hrs later it’s back at 1?
The black (I guess condenser) is hot to touch. Digital says 57 inside box
Thermostat inside will not hold, set at 6 and two hrs later it’s back at 1?
This post was edited on 8/1/26 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 8/2/26 at 7:44 am to WylieTiger
Subzero usually has shraeder valves to add refrigerant they can leak very very slowly over time. I would check low side pressure levels and make sure it's not in too much a vacuum while running.
That would indicate a leak.
Purge then that could be thermostat failing.
If it were fan you would be much hotter.
But I have to top mine off here and there.
R134a you can get at any auto parts store without a license. But you need gauges and a scale too.
Sadly any tech you call will charge the subzero tax on you.
That would indicate a leak.
Purge then that could be thermostat failing.
If it were fan you would be much hotter.
But I have to top mine off here and there.
R134a you can get at any auto parts store without a license. But you need gauges and a scale too.
Sadly any tech you call will charge the subzero tax on you.
Posted on 8/2/26 at 10:14 am to KemoSabe65
The thermostat won't hold?
With the panel off in the freezer. Get a spray bottle and spray the evap coil with water. It should frost over the entire surface. If it only frosts near the top you have a freon leak. If it frosts all over replace your thermostat or thermocouple depending on model.
With the panel off in the freezer. Get a spray bottle and spray the evap coil with water. It should frost over the entire surface. If it only frosts near the top you have a freon leak. If it frosts all over replace your thermostat or thermocouple depending on model.
Posted on 8/3/26 at 10:35 am to Napoleon
Thanks. I am looking at some gauges because I also have an undercabinet ice maker that I need to get back online, as I suspect there was a refrigerant leak in that one.
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