How long should the freezer/fridge stay warm after defrost?
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Inglis Side-by-Side style Manufacture Date: 01-11. No icemaker/water dispenser installed. Mechanical timer auto defrost. [br]
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My freezer and fridge temps are all over the place. My freezer has been defrosting most items at least once a day (ice packs get melty even). It seems to be related to the defrost cycle which I am told runs every 9ish hours. My landlord cleaned out some ice from the coils,etc and replaced the defrost timer, but no change. [br]
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2-3 times a day… The freezer will rise to temps as high as 5C to +7C/44.6F and then take an average of 1.5 hours (sometimes bit longer, sometimes bit shorter) to lower down to -18C/0F and then it usually stays -21C/-4F for a little while. [br]
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During this time, the fridge also rapidly rises in temp up to 9C/48.2 (but has even been as high as 13C/55F) and overs around 6 to 7C (43-44.5F) for around 3.5 to 4 hours (sometimes little more or less) and then will get to the maximum safe temp of 4C and slowly drop til the average of about 1.5-2C (34.5-35.5F).
The fridge also rises fast when the door is open even briefly and I don’t hear the compressor kick back on like I have with other fridges. I know that is somewhat normal in summer, but it’s very fast, like from 2C all the way up to 9C and often takes hours to cool. This is using 3 styles of thermometer and getting about the same readings.[br]
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I think this is not normal operation. I know temps get can pretty high in defrost, but I’ve been reading the MAX freezer temp should be around 0C/32F and it should not stay there long. I also read the fridge should only be rising to about 4.5C/40 to maaaybe 7C/44.5F and only for a short time. [br]
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So! My question - How long should the freezer stay below -18C/0F after defrost? How high and how long should the fridge be warming up? [br]
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What would be reasonable to try next? Thermostat Assembly? Bimetal Defrost Thermostat? Damper assembly or fans? I know it’s hard to guess especially without looking at it, but I’m hoping someone has dealt with a similar problem and can help. :) [br]
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We are a small family and don’t always go through food very fast and it’s worrisome with milk products, meat, etc. Right now I’m borrowing fridge space but it can’t last!
How long should the freezer/fridge stay warm after defrost?
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
Inglis Side-by-Side style Manufacture Date: 01-11. No icemaker/water dispenser installed. Mechanical timer auto defrost. [br]
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My freezer and fridge temps are all over the place. My freezer has been defrosting entirely at least once a day (ice packs get melty even). It seems to be related to the defrost cycle which I am told runs every 9ish hours. My landlord cleaned out some ice from the coils,etc and replaced the defrost timer, but no change. [br]
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My freezer and fridge temps are all over the place. My freezer has been defrosting most items at least once a day (ice packs get melty even). It seems to be related to the defrost cycle which I am told runs every 9ish hours. My landlord cleaned out some ice from the coils,etc and replaced the defrost timer, but no change. [br]
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2-3 times a day… The freezer will rise to temps as high as 5C to +7C/44.6F and then take an average of 1.5 hours (sometimes bit longer, sometimes bit shorter) to lower down to -18C/0F and then it usually stays -21C/-4F for a little while. [br]
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During this time, the fridge also rapidly rises in temp up to 9C/48.2 (but has even been as high as 13C/55F) and overs around 6 to 7C (43-44.5F) for around 3.5 to 4 hours (sometimes little more or less) and then will get to the maximum safe temp of 4C and slowly drop til the average of about 1.5-2C (34.5-35.5F).
The fridge also rises fast when the door is open even briefly and I don’t hear the compressor kick back on like I have with other fridges. I know that is somewhat normal in summer, but it’s very fast, like from 2C all the way up to 9C and often takes hours to cool. This is using 3 styles of thermometer and getting about the same readings.[br]
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I think this is not normal operation. I know temps get can pretty high in defrost, but I’ve been reading the MAX freezer temp should be around 0C/32F and it should not stay there long. I also read the fridge should only be rising to about 4.5C/40 to maaaybe 7C/44.5F and only for a short time. [br]
[br]
So! My question - How long should the freezer stay below -18C/0F after defrost? How high and how long should the fridge be warming up? [br]
[br]
What would be reasonable to try next? Thermostat Assembly? Bimetal Defrost Thermostat? Damper assembly or fans? I know it’s hard to guess especially without looking at it, but I’m hoping someone has dealt with a similar problem and can help. :) [br]
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We are a small family and don’t always go through food very fast and it’s worrisome with milk products, meat, etc. Right now I’m borrowing fridge space but it can’t last!
How long should the freezer/fridge stay warm after defrost?
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
Inglis Side-by-Side style Manufacture Date: 01-11. No icemaker/water dispenser installed. Mechanical timer auto defrost. [br]
[br]
My freezer and fridge temps are all over the place. My freezer has been defrosting entirely at least once a day (ice packs get melty even). It seems to be related to the defrost cycle which I am told runs every 9ish hours. My landlord cleaned out some ice from the coils,etc and replaced the defrost timer, but no change. [br]
[br]
2-3 times a day… The freezer will rise to temps as high as 5C to +7C/44.6F and then take an average of 1.5 hours (sometimes bit longer, sometimes bit shorter) to lower down to -18C/0F and then it usually stays -21C/-4F for a little while. [br]
[br]
During this time, the fridge also rapidly rises in temp up to 9C/48.2 (but has even been as high as 13C/55F) and overs around 6 to 7C (43-44.5F) for around 3.5 to 4 hours (sometimes little more or less) and then will get to the maximum safe temp of 4C and slowly drop til the average of about 1.5-2C (34.5-35.5F).
The fridge also rises fast when the door is open even briefly and I don’t hear the compressor kick back on like I have with other fridges. I know that is somewhat normal in summer, but it’s very fast, like from 2C all the way up to 9C and often takes hours to cool. This is using 3 styles of thermometer and getting about the same readings.[br]
[br]
I think this is not normal operation. I know temps get can pretty high in defrost, but I’ve been reading the MAX freezer temp should be around 0C/32F and it should not stay there long. I also read the fridge should only be rising to about 4.5C/40 to maaaybe 7C/44.5F and only for a short time. [br]
[br]
So! My question - How long should the freezer stay below -18C/0F after defrost? How high and how long should the fridge be warming up? [br]
[br]
What would be reasonable to try next? Thermostat Assembly? Bimetal Defrost Thermostat? Damper assembly or fans? I know it’s hard to guess especially without looking at it, but I’m hoping someone has dealt with a similar problem and can help. :) [br]
[br]
We are a small family and don’t always go through food very fast and it’s worrisome with milk products, meat, etc. Right now I’m borrowing fridge space but it can’t last!