I've owned a Whirlpool Gladiator Freezerator convertible refrigerator/freezer for 4 years and use the larger bottom part as a deep freeze.
When humidity becomes high, condensation causes ice to build up along the bottom (under the bottom shelf) AND from 1/2 way down vertically in the back.
this means that every two weeks, I have to take the bottom shelf out and hammer out the ice build up. IN ADDITION, I had service on it, when it was under warranty 3 times for this very problem and the service tech, from SEARS, told me nothing was wrong.
Obviously, there is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Frankie
I appreciate the input, and this has been done more than once. Nothing is wrong with the seal, and twice last year, I took everything out, shut it off and dried it out (following what the Sears Service Tech had done).
Nothing has changed, except it seems to be getting worse with the ice build up (as in occurring more frequently this year already). Although it is much hotter and more humid this May.I appreciate the input, and this has been done more than once.
Nothing is wrong with the seal, and twice last year, I took everything out, shut it off and dried it out (following what the Sears Service Tech had done).
Nothing has changed, except it seems to be getting worse with the ice build up (as in occurring more frequently this year already). Although it is much hotter and more humid this May.
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You should to check the Whirlpool Gladiator Freezerator's door sealer to make sure all rubber or plastic seal very well to prevent air humidity come in to build up frost fast. Also, you have to defrost completely and wipe with cloth or paper towel to absorb all waters out and let it dry completely to prevent frost build up.
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Ice build up is either obstructed air flow. Too much stuff in the freezer. The freezer evaporator fan is not working or the defrost system is not working. Check obstructions to air flow first and see if the fan is running. If the fan is not running, you mostly likely have a dead fan motor. Not an easy fix for average person.
If it is a frost free unit the water collects in a well at the compressor , there is a heater element in the well that boils off the water , this is were the fault is.
There is a drain the back of the freezer that is frozen. Your trickle of water comes from the ice that melts off of the refrigeration coils during the defrost cycle. You need to turn off the freezer, then remove the rear cover from the back wall to expose the coils. With a hair dryer, melt all of the ice. You will find a drain under the coils. Melts all of the ice in this drain so water can get out of the freezer. When this drain is clear, you can put everything back together, and your freezer should work normally.
Check the freezer for ice build-up. You will need to remove the rear and bottom covers for this. Frequently, ice will build up in the passageway between the refrigerator and freezer and/or in the defrost drain. If you remove this ice, your refrigerator will resume normal operation.
Hi, As the weather is getting warmer for many people their freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many other things that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out the last two tips. If your refrigerator is running but warm, then… Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...
Just had the same problem on my Freezerator, the compressor would cycle on for a few seconds and then off for about 5-10 minutes. No cooling. Replaced the overload sw and the start capacitor and system running cold and tru. Beer cold again, 0deg in freezer. Parts are available on the web, P/n 2169373 for the capacitor and 213615000 for the switch and housing...may be different # for the sw....PTM
I looked at the BACK at the bottom underneath of my Sears Kenmore frost free upright freezer and what was causing the ice buildup was very simple. At the factory, the assembler looped the little hose too high and when the water went into the hose it could not get out due to being too high in one spot! An ice dam will form, blocking ALL water coming through and freezing up any more water coming down giving you a HUGE wad of ice that is scary!!! I just removed the screw holding the loop that holds the hose and put a bit of warm water down the little hole on the INSIDE (Behind the grate) to melt the remaining ice in the tube.You need to take out 4 screws and remove the grate to see this. I could not believe that this was the problem! I haven't had any ice build up since.Now don't tear your freezer apart before you try this trying to fix the compressor, thermostat etc. It may be the only thing wrong with it!
I appreciate the input, and this has been done more than once.
Nothing is wrong with the seal, and twice last year, I took everything out, shut it off and dried it out (following what the Sears Service Tech had done).
Nothing has changed, except it seems to be getting worse with the ice build up (as in occurring more frequently this year already). Although it is much hotter and more humid this May.
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