gbundersea
Just my 2¢
I think I already know the answer, unfortunately, but wanted to get some informed opinions.
I have an approximately 13 year old Frigidaire side-by-side fridge. All of a sudden, the temps rose dramatically, and are holding at about 26 on the freezer side, 50 on the fridge side. Compressor is running, as is the condenser fan.
Following some excellent online diagnostic sites, I cleaned the bottom out, and determined that the defrost timer and evaporator fan are working normally. I pulled off the interior back panel in the freezer, and the top 3" of the evaporator coil is iced up, with the rest being absolutely bare, even of normal frost. They said this is a clear indication of either low freon or bad compressor.
Everybody says if the cost of repair is half that of a new fridge, just get the new fridge. I'm hesitant to spend money on a freon charge/service call on such an old unit, since chances are that it would be wasted. I really think the compressor has failed, and there's no way I'd put a new compressor in a fridge this old, plus I'm sure that would be expensive. I am almost 100% positive that it's time for a new refrigerator.
What are your thoughts?
I have an approximately 13 year old Frigidaire side-by-side fridge. All of a sudden, the temps rose dramatically, and are holding at about 26 on the freezer side, 50 on the fridge side. Compressor is running, as is the condenser fan.
Following some excellent online diagnostic sites, I cleaned the bottom out, and determined that the defrost timer and evaporator fan are working normally. I pulled off the interior back panel in the freezer, and the top 3" of the evaporator coil is iced up, with the rest being absolutely bare, even of normal frost. They said this is a clear indication of either low freon or bad compressor.
Everybody says if the cost of repair is half that of a new fridge, just get the new fridge. I'm hesitant to spend money on a freon charge/service call on such an old unit, since chances are that it would be wasted. I really think the compressor has failed, and there's no way I'd put a new compressor in a fridge this old, plus I'm sure that would be expensive. I am almost 100% positive that it's time for a new refrigerator.
What are your thoughts?