Appliance Repair

[Carolina Husker]

Anybody got a company in Charlotte they recommend? Or staying away from, more importantly.

[pstall]

don't really have a company. maybe use angie's list etc.

[Anybodyhome]

Do it yourself.

 

Go to http://www.repairclinic.com/ and you can find any part made and also learn how to make the specific repair you need. I love this web site and have used it to both make repairs and buy parts as necessary.

[Anybodyhome]

Anybody got a company in Charlotte they recommend? Or staying away from, more importantly.

 

Maybe I can help you through whatever issue you're having. I've got a pretty good track record of helping folks resolve home improvement/repair issues on here...

[Happy Panther]

I have a guy. More like a handyman but he does great with appliances. Would have to track down his contact info but pm me if you want it.

[Panthro]

I recommend 123 Appliance Repair. I got them off Angies List and they have been great. 704-323-9232. My repairman was named James.

[Carolina Husker]

Maybe I can help you through whatever issue you're having. I've got a pretty good track record of helping folks resolve home improvement/repair issues on here...

The fridge gets cool but never cold. And the freezer gets really bad iceburn which I think is because the rubber seal along the side doesn't seal completely and things melt-freeze-melt consistently.

From what I've read about the fridge is that it's probably a sensor.

[Anybodyhome]

The fridge gets cool but never cold. And the freezer gets really bad iceburn which I think is because the rubber seal along the side doesn't seal completely and things melt-freeze-melt consistently.

From what I've read about the fridge is that it's probably a sensor.

 

The rubber seal is an easy DIY fix once you order the correct replacements. Have you checked the temperature setting for the fridge to see if any changes you make are having any effect? If you change the internal fridge temp control and the temp doesn't seem to be changing, then you're right, there's a sensor going bad.

 

[cookinbrak]

Rub some Vasoline on the freezer seal. Or, put a really bright flashlight in there and turn off the kitchen light to check for leaks.

[Big A]

The fridge gets cool but never cold. And the freezer gets really bad iceburn which I think is because the rubber seal along the side doesn't seal completely and things melt-freeze-melt consistently.

From what I've read about the fridge is that it's probably a sensor.

Ive dealt with a ton of fridge repairs Since I'm pretty handy and it cost so much to repair, it's usually not worthwhile after 75-90 to figure out issue, 25-200 for part with compressor not working or low on freon being worst plus the cost of actual repair.

I can offer some advice if you post model number, but some quick basics. Usually all your air goes to freezer and a little passage toward back middle brings enough air to fridge part to make it cool. If you have ice in freezer, that most probably eliminates most of big stuff, ie compressor, freon, etc. If your fridge is not getting cold and you're getting some melt, what can happen is ice will block the passage from freezer to fridge. I also had this happen when one of my tenant spilled something liquid in freezer and it froze in passage.

If you're getting melt in freezer and your seal is bad, those are fairly cheap and easily replaced, most just snap in perimeter of door after pulling out old one.

Finally, what do you mean by "ice burn"? If you're getting buildup of ice in freezer, it could be a bad defroster assuming its a frost free which almost all are.

One of the easiest things to do without any work is put all your food in cooler with some ice to empty entire fridge, unplug it and leave door open with a fan blowing in it. Give it half a day to defrost completely and clean.

[PhillyB]

Ive dealt with a ton of fridge repairs Since I'm pretty handy and it cost so much to repair, it's usually not worthwhile after 75-90 to figure out issue, 25-200 for part with compressor not working or low on freon being worst plus the cost of actual repair.

I can offer some advice if you post model number, but some quick basics. Usually all your air goes to freezer and a little passage toward back middle brings enough air to fridge part to make it cool. If you have ice in freezer, that most probably eliminates most of big stuff, ie compressor, freon, etc. If your fridge is not getting cold and you're getting some melt, what can happen is ice will block the passage from freezer to fridge. I also had this happen when one of my tenant spilled something liquid in freezer and it froze in passage.

If you're getting melt in freezer and your seal is bad, those are fairly cheap and easily replaced, most just snap in perimeter of door after pulling out old one.

Finally, what do you mean by "ice burn"? If you're getting buildup of ice in freezer, it could be a bad defroster assuming its a frost free which almost all are.

One of the easiest things to do without any work is put all your food in cooler with some ice to empty entire fridge, unplug it and leave door open with a fan blowing in it. Give it half a day to defrost completely and clean.

 

 

 

lol @ alice's most knowledgable post of his life being about refrigerators