Posted on May 27, 2008

Freezing fine,food area warm

Hi,

I just recently moved and fridgidaire model#FRT8G6FMB3 refer.
freezes o.k. but the food section doesn't get cold. Runs quiet &
no leaks.I suspect somethings loose,if not , Where to start?

Thanks!

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Anonymous May 27, 2008

Over a period of 2 months, refrigerator gradually went down. Sometimes working almost normal. For several weeks I used the freezer compartment for refrigeration because it didn't freeze, but the refrigerated section was almost room temperature. In the last week it all became room temperature for about 24 hours. Then it started working again. For the first time in a couple of months, I can make ice cubes. Freezer is about 20 degrees, refrigerated section about 36 degrees. What is going on? Condensor?

Thermostat? ?? Thanks, Betty
Anonymous Jul 11, 2008

Same problem freezer working fine, food area warm. Refrigerator slightly over 1 year old.
Anonymous Nov 10, 2008

I have a Frigidaire Top Freezer also and I am having the same problem. For a while the freezer would not freeze and then it started freezing (too much and I can not turn it down) and the food compartment quit and will not work at all. All my food was ruined! I can't understand what is wrong and would appreciate any insight.

Vaughda

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Anonymous

I have the same refrigerator and the SAME problem. The freezer unit didn't work at first (for about a week) and then it started freezing solid with not way to control the temp. When that happened, the refrigerated section stopped working and has not worked since (two months). Help!!

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