Refrigerator Compressor Repair

Name: David

City: Birmingham

Inquiry Type: Appliance repair question

Comments: 

We have a Kitchenaid Refrigerator, model KSCS23INWH00, that was really hot in the back and along the front divider between the freezer and regular compartment for some time, maybe a year or more, but all was well with it working.  Yesterday, we lost all cooling in both the freezer and regular compartment, though it is still running. The back and front divider are at room temperature.  Any thoughts? 

Hi David, 

Thanks for your note.
I suggest you have a technician look at it. It sounds like the compressor is not running at all.
Regards,

Joe Gagnon

Consumer Question: A/C Tripping the Circuit Breaker

Hi, Joe,

My outdoor air-conditioning unit is 10 years old. The freon or coolant supply is adequate. Twice in the past week, the circuit breaker(50 amp) has been tripped rendering the whole house temperature to increase or not cool. What do you suggest? Is it ok to just reset the breaker? Is it time to buy a new unit? Is it possible for the compressor to have become so inefficient that an increase amperage is needed? My understanding is that a compressor may cost about $2000, and a new unit at least $3000.

Thanks for your help.
HR

A: Hi, HR,

Thanks for your note. 

I might suggest you call a reputable service company and ask if they have a licensed electrician who can check the unit as well as the circuit breaker box. It could be that all you need is a new circuit breaker. Please let me know.

Regards,

Joe Gagnon