Recent content by danR6

Thanks, I haven't pulled the timer yet. In fact, I stopped by the parts place yestrday to check if they had the part in stock and got the same smarts about what this "zero" reading means with the heater element. (I understand the terms "open" and "closed" circuit, but resistance, infinity... I...

Thanks again woodchk. Amazing how easy it is to procrastinate when the thing works so well after defrosting. (yes, i've now done this 3 times.) I have repeatedly tested the heater element for heat by turning the timer dial until it clicks. Spliced wires and jumped the thermostat with no...

Same ole ice burg on the freezer coils. ((Let me guess - refrigeration experts aren't surprised that I'm back... )) I thawed it again, prepared for another run. Checked that link for my model number. Looks like I have the 'timer' style defrost by the parts listed and from what I am identifying...

Thanks Woodchuck, especially the extra details about this defrost system stuff. I'm newly learning about auto defrost w/ refrigerators. (I actually remember the old days of hot pans of water to defrost these things.) I'll sleep well knowing my refrig is keeping track of our usage habits, arhh...

This idea sounds more economical than mine. And I wouldn't dismiss all metal materials as ugly, you can find some textured sheets or tiles with color baked finishes that look pretty decent. It would have to be rated for whatever temperatures... maybe roofing material would qualify. I notice...

Lisa, I'm not an established member here, but I have some experience with kerosene and other heaters, fuel lines, venting pipes and chimneys. I think inspectorD has some wise council here. Things appear to be installed without sufficient bracing. Over time, maybe the unit gets bumped while...

ok folks, I've melted the iceburg and mopped up the pan overflow (note to self: condensation pan doesn't hold unexpected volumes of melting condensate.) I kicked the unit back on and the tinsel and coils began frosting up nice and evenly starting from the lower end. I put the panel cover back...

I'm tracking this problem!! inside coils of freezer are covered with ice and frost (it's a 8 yr old GE unit, self defrost model) compressor is not cutting off - hot to touch condenser fan underneath the fridge is running external coils not very warm inside fan running The frig...