** [installed] 3 in 1 combo... the compressor, it's even hotter than it was yesterday. **
Are you sure it was wired in properly? A hot compressor could very well result if it wasn't.
** Frigidaire refrigerators are junk? **
I wouldn't say that.
** Is a Frigidaire by default a 'crappier' refrigerator than say, a Whirlpool? **
Every manufacturer's products experience problems at some time but I don't know any company's products that I would paint with a single brush colored "crappy".
** I noticed Consumer Reports "not for profit" site now requires your credit card and automatic payment schedule set up just to read one of their reviews **
It always has had fees AFAIK besides the few articles they make available for viewing as samples. You could always go to the library and look up previous printed issues for free?
BTW. No one buying their magazines (because they can get the same information online for free) and no online income = NO Consumer Reports.
** another Frigidaire matches my newer dishwasher. **
I myself likely wouldn't have any qualms about purchasing a run of the mill Frigidaire (nor Whirlpool) refrigerator. You'll have to make up your own mind.
JMO
Dan O.
www.Appliance411.com
The Appliance Information Site
=D~~~~~~