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kenmore cold spot 2001 model 51252101 year 2001 seareal fl3527597
my fridge has been humming for 2 days and now is not cold what could be the
problem ?
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Look at the rear of the refrigerator and see which part is humming. It may be the fan that cools the compressor has debris blocking it or it has failed. If the fan is running but the compressor is humming and not starting, you can try replacing the start components of the compressor as they are relatively inexpenive, but if this does not work and the compressor still does not start, the compressor has failed and it would not be worth installing a new compressor because a new compressor is very expensive, it would only have a minimul warranty and the labor to install it would warrant just junking it and purchasing a new one. Thanks J
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J Cook
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With 25+ years experience, I am familiar with residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC equipment including but not limited to boilers, chillers, reciprocating and screw compressors. I am trained in all manners of control wiring.
Experience
I currently have three HVAC licenses and Refrigeration license by the State of North Carolina. I have been in this field for over twenty years. I have been a service technician for a contractor and also worked at a state college in the repair and maintenance of steam lines and equipment. I am currently the Building Maintenance Superintendent for a municipality.
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