We had the same problem with our refrigerator just yesterday. Defrosting (even tho frost-free) cleared up the airflow problem-- If it's frost-free, when it defrosts enough to allow air flow, the automatic defrost can take over. Cause was stored food blocking the vent between the freezer and lower part of fridge.
Thanks. Will try switching it off for a few hours and see if that works
Need to update to our experience--the frost stayed away for 7-8 hours and came back; my appliance buddy said that indicated the timer/heater loop. We replaced the heater element after it tested open, now it's been purring for a week.
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SOURCE: Whirlpool Freezer Model #EV150NXENOO
This one sounds like the defrost timer is not working and you are not getting a defrost cycle every 6-8 hours (or when needed). Another issue could be that air (moisture) is getting in from a leaky door seal, etc. and causing the freeze up. If you have a sealed system problem where the cooling coils are not uniformly frosted up then the defrost thermostat will not "know" there is an ice condition and therefore not go into defrost mode (same issue if the defrost t-stat is bad). After you have ALL the ice out of the unit it would be a good idea to take the interior rear cover off so you can view the coils. Start the freezer back up and watch over the next 1/2 hour or so to see that the entire coil is frosting up uniformly. If it isn't you may have a plugged system, a leak causing low refrigerant, etc. If over time the coils look uniformly frosted up you may have a defective defrost heating element itself (no heat, no defrost sort of thing). The defrost elements can be checked with a multimeter for continuity if you know how to do that sort of thing. It's hard to know a person's ability by these forums or if they can tackle certain test procedures.
SOURCE: Top Shelf of Freezer Not Cooling
sounds like you may have a refridgerant blockage in the system. it may need a regas to see if it can be unblocked, as this is not a quick job it may cost you but phone around on the cost/feasibility of it. it may be just as well to get a new or second hand freezer.
SOURCE: GE top freezer refrigerator automatic ice cube
If it is leaking water in the freezer it will more than likely freeze amongst the ice cubes causing a block of ice.
It is more than likely leaking at the rear of the unit, near the valve or fill tube for the ice, this will run up the rear wall of the unit.
SOURCE: i have a 1970 model norge upright freezer and i
It soungs like you may have compressor going bad or a freon leak. Being a 1970 it would not be cost effective to repair.
SOURCE: I noticed the freezer would freeze most items,
Try changing the defrost timer. 1-800-673-1262
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