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Originally Posted by cashdan
Kenmore top-freezer fridge model # 106.68207891
I removed the freezer floor and found it packed with ice. Question is whether the defroster heater is shot and whether the problem is likely to reoccur
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A defrosting problem would usually result in an excessive "
frost" (white, snow-like material) on the evaporator (cooling) coil not "
ice". If it was actually "ice", you have have a plugged defrost water drain. The defrost heater has nothing to do with that.
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and if there is some preventive measure to keep the unit from freezing up again.
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Remove any blockages... although it might have just been caused by an ice buildup itself in which case just thawing it might have cleared it. If not, if will likely build up and/or leak again within 24 hours or so.
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a knocking noise when the compressor cycles off. A repairman told me that the problem probably was a failing compressor and that I should live with it till the fridge failed completely since it would be a very expensive repair.
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That's likely correct.
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