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10 Most Common Problems |
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Diagnosis &
Repair Cost
(U.S. dollars w/o tax) |
| 1. Does not run, no light in refrigerator |
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a. No power |
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- AC outlet defective or open circuit |
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1a. Transfer to electrician
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$43 - 58 |
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- service cord defective |
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$86 - 114 |
2. Does not run, light in refrigerator works |
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a. Temperature control defective |
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$122 - 162 |
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b. Defrost timer defective |
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$104 - 138 |
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c. Start relay defective |
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$95 - 126 |
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d. Compressor failure |
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$500 - 700 |
3. Does not run for period of time after defrost |
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a. Defrost terminator defective |
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$95 - 126 |
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b. Defrost timer defective |
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$104 - 138 |
4. Runs continuously w/no cooling |
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a. Loss of refrigerant charge |
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Time & Materials |
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b. Insufficient compressor |
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$500 - 700 |
5. Runs continuously, unit too cold |
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a. Temperature control defective |
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$122 - 162 |
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b. Temperature control out of adjustment |
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$43 - 58 |
6. Runs excessively, freezer & refrigerator |
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not cold enough |
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a. Evaporator fan defective |
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$122 - 162 |
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b. Defrost timer defective |
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$104 - 138 |
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c. Sealed system problem |
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Time & Materials |
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d. Compressor failure |
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$500 - 700 |
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e. Condenser fan defective |
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$117 - 156 |
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f. Dirty condenser |
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$68 - 90 |
7. Runs & cycles, refrigerator normal, |
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freezer not cold enough |
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a. Poor door seal on freezer - adjust |
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$68 - 90 |
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b. Light stays on in freezer |
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1a. Switch defective |
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$83 - 110 |
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c. Excessive door openings |
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$43 - 58 |
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d. Room temperature to cold |
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$43 - 58 |
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e. To much warm food placed in freezer at one time |
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$43 - 58 |
8. Refrigerator normal, but sweating |
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a. Interior |
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- Bad door seals |
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$176 - 234 |
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b. Exterior |
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- Void in insulation - no repair |
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$43 - 58 |
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- Bad door seals |
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$176 - 234 |
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- Heater defective in door channel |
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$122 - 162 |
9. Excessively noisy |
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a. Unit not level |
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$68 - 90 |
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b. Internal compressor problem |
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$500 -700 |
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c. Condenser fan defective |
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$117 - 156 |
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d. Evaporator fan defective |
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$122 - 162 |
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e. Defrost water pan rattles |
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- reposition pan |
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$43 - 58 |
10. Water leaking inside refrigerator |
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a. Restriction in drain system |
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$77 - 102 |