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Refrigerators
Does the light really go out when we close the door? From the early icebox to the modern built-in frost-free stainless steel double door works of art, refrigerators have improved greatly over the years, and we seldom think about them until they don't work right. From cleaning methods to repairs, this category is the place to get advice and answers to your questions about refrigerators.
3,286 Questions
Can a filter be the reason water does not dispense from the fridge door?
Yes it is possible. If water is no longer being dispensed from your built in water dispenser you should check the feed and make sure that is still supplying water to the fridge or call a professional.
What will happen if the refrigerator is over charge of refrigerant?
If you over charge it simply won't work properly .if it's capillary ( small tube going to evaporator (bit that blows cold air into cabinet) then it is critical charge . So whatever the charge weight on the plate indicates that's what it needs . If it's expansion again it needs to be within 10% otherwise pressures all go to pot as well as cooling . Novices think over charge won't do it no harm , but it will in the long run as the compressor will work harder , and depending on overcharge the liquid may get to the compressor and that's when damage is done . My advice always on small systems is reclaim , vacuum out system , recharge new weight .
Is it OK to lay a refrigerator on its back?
It is best to keep a refrigerator vertically upright at all times.
If you need to tip it on its side or back in order to move it, the best thing to do is to put it in place upright, then wait 24 hours before plugging it in.
Why do snow balls melt in the refrigerator but turn to solid ice in the freezer?
Refrigerators are usually set to just above the freezing point of water (this is at 0oC; they are set to between 2 and 4oC), this the snow melts because it is not cold enough. It turns completely to ice in a freezer because they are set just below freezing, so the water in the air condenses and freezes onto the surface, adding to the crystal structure and "growing" until it reaches the other parts of the snowball, where it joins into one block.
Flashing indicator lights on samsung fridge freezer rl33sbns?
green lights keep flashing everything in the fridge froze yesterday
What happens to room temperature if the refrigerator door remains opened inside the room?
Assuming the room has no air flow in or out, the room temperature would go up. According to my college chemistry professor, refrigerators can only cool small cubic areas of air. However the motor that is running the refrigerator produces measurably more heat, and due to the door being open would run continuously to try to keep the refrigerator cool. The small amount of cool air coming out of the refrigerator would be no match for the heating effect of the motor, thereby raising the room temperature.
A Caveat
Refrigerators only "transfer" heat energy from the inside to the outside. As above, the mechanical inefficiency and waste heat would actually increase the room temperature. However, if the refrigerator had been operating for some time, and then was opened, the room would initially cool off as the cooler inside air (and contents) interacted with the room air. Once an equilibrium was reached, and the motor had to start, the room would heat up as explained. So the room initially cools, then warms up.
What happens to the room temperature if the door of the refrigerator is kept open?
Assuming the room is completely sealed, with no air flow in or out, the room temperature would go up. According to my college chemistry professor, refrigerators can only cool small cubic areas of air. However the motor that is running the refrigerator produces measurably more heat, and due to the door being open would run continuously to try to keep the refrigerator cool. The small amount of cool air coming out of the refrigerator would be no match for the heating effect of the motor, thereby raising the room temperature.
How many kilowatts does the average household use in a year?
One KwH = Kwxhr going by the basics, the question should be understood as the average units consumed per household.
An average household may consume about 3000 units in a year.
How does open top freezer work?
To my understanding, on end of the freezer blows air, quite rapidly, towards the other end which acts like a "vacuum". This is called an "air curtain" and acts just as a door would, keeping cold in and heat out.
Why do you use compressor in refrigerator?
To compress the refrigerant.
The refridgerant (freon or whatever) is a liquid and when it expands to a gas it absorbs allot of heat (makes stuff cold). then the gas which is now not cold but warm is sent back to the compressor where it compresses it down to a liquid again so it can start all over.
How do you replace a door latch on an LG refrigerator?
What is a door latch mhahahaha lol
Joking!
Answer: Replace it with duct tape
If it is meat, throw it away. If it is dairy, you may stil be able to save it, but that is a matter of personal choice. if it is anything else, you should try to use it today.
Can you use the same coolant in your refrigerator as in your AC unit?
No, they have different boiling points and heat transfer capacities.
Where is the location of the defrost timer on a ge refrigerator model tfx22ppba ww?
the defrost timer is part of the circut board that has your ice cube selector switches on it..rite above where the ice comes out on the outside of the freezer door..
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How long can you run a mini fridge off a car battery?
It depends on the capacity [measured in Amp-Hours] of the battery, and the amount [how much Amps] of current the mini-fridge draws [uses].
I have an electrically operateed cooler/warmer [looks like an "ice chest"] that plugs into the cigarette lighter, and without the engine running, it will fully discharge the battery in about two hours!!!
I think that mini-fridges operate on the same principle, and thus, I wouldn't expect a car battery to hold up much longer.
A rumor says that the fridge died please say it is not so?
A fridge can't die,unless the electricity is off. Besides not a living person, is it?
How long can you keep frozen thawed cooked chick in the refrigerator?
Im quite fussy when it comes to eating poultry and I would say that 3 days is long enough to keep cooked chicken in the freezer once it has been opened anyway. It is the same if you take an uncooked chicken out the freezer and cook it then you can keep the left over chicken in the freezer for a maximum of three days. You have to be really careful with poultry as bacteria grows on it really fast and it is also better to defrost chicken in the fridge rather than at room temperature which was unknown to me until I completed a food hygiene course and they said that room temp is the best temp for bacteria to grow!!
Why does chicken cannot stay long in refrigerator?
You need to make sure you cut it's legs off first. Otherwise, it will run away.
