20 Most Recent Sanyo 4.4 cu. ft Counter-High Refrigerator, SR-4433S Questions & Answers

Your fridge most likely needs a refrigerant recharge , or a new compressor.

Sounds like someone tried to "defrost" it with a steak knife... The government employees in the highrise office buildings where I once worked used to do it all the time. The aluminum evaporator is nearly impossible to repair and the repairmen will tell you it's cheaper to replace it.

SR-4433S door gasket

how did this go for you? i am getting the same fridge for the same reason and wondering what you did with the freezer?

Hi, do you still have the parts? I just got a SR-4433S and I think it's missing some of the basic interior stuff like the crisper drawer, etc. I'll figure out all of what I need if you email me back and still have it: [email protected]

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Hello,If the refrigerator is not getting cold, you need to answer some question.
1. check if the compressor is running.
2. Is the thermostat knob turn to the proper setting?if not reset it. then see if the compressor motor is running. The compressor is a football-sized case with no apparent moving parts,it's on the outside of the refrigerator at the back near the bottom. If it is humming or making a continuous noise and your refrigerator is still not cooling, there may be a more serious problem with one or more of these components.
1. The compressor
2. Thermostat
3. The overload, relay, or Capacitor
4. The defrost timer
5. The condenser fan motor.
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Hi, The most critical question following a defrost is this ( if the fridge no longer cools/freezes )...What method did you use to remove the ice ? If you "chipped" it away via a knife or other means of "chipping" or "picking" the ice from the evaporator as opposed to allowing it to melt, I would immediately suspect a hole in the evaporator. If that is the case the fridge is toast. I mean in theory it CAN be repaired, but the cost would be impractical...unless you know a tech who can epoxy the evap and recharge the system with gas (R134A). If that is even legal where you reside, there are specific laws regarding "sealed system repairs" from state to state, province to province, country to country, so you'll want to check the laws/by-laws where you live. Of course you should insure the compressor is operating as that would be essential for the unit to cool as well. I have to say though, holes in the evaporator are the most common culprit for a manual defrost fridge not cooling...following a client "chipping" off the ice. Let me know if this answered you question. Thanks for visiting "fixya" for your fridge inquiry and good luck. macmarkus :)

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Dave

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