I have a whirlpool model ED25DQ side-by-side that seems to be working fine however the metal strip that runs the length of the fridge where the doors seal in the middle is very very hot to the touch. Any clues to what causes this and how to fix?
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quote:whirlpool model ED25DQ side-by-side working fine however the metal strip that runs [between the doors] is very very hot to the touch. Any clues to what causes this
quote:and how to fix?
BTW. The rear compressor cover needs to stay in place for proper operation. Do not remove it thinking you'll be giving the appliance more air to cool with.
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Dan O.
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You stated that the refrigerator is working fine but the surface of the center divider between the refriderator and freezer seems to feel hot.
Do not be alarmed, it is intended to be so. Inside the housing of all freezers there is a low wattage electric heat strip called a "Mullion Heater" that is intended to keep the frame of the freezer door warm.
If that heater were not there the moisture in the air would condense on the door frame and freeze, thus causing the door to stick shut or perhaps even cause severe damage to the vinyl door gasket.
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quote:Originally posted by LazyPup
You stated that the refrigerator is working fine but the surface of the center divider between the refriderator and freezer seems to feel hot.
Do not be alarmed, it is intended to be so. Inside the housing of all freezers there is a low wattage electric heat strip called a "Mullion Heater" that is intended to keep the frame of the freezer door warm.
If that heater were not there the moisture in the air would condense on the door frame and freeze, thus causing the door to stick shut or perhaps even cause severe damage to the vinyl door gasket.
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Some of the newer models have a thermostat control to operate the mullion heaters. It sounds as if your machine may have on that is stuck in the on position.
It would really require an appliance tech to change it out becuase you need to remove the inner cabinet liner and it is very easy to damage the liner if you do not know the specific procedure.
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quote:Originally posted by stustout
It is so hot that it is melting the seal strip on the door. This cant be normal. Could the heater be malfunctioning?
Did you check the fridge's condenser and its fan motor (by the compressor) to make sure they are in proper working order?? One of those is likely your problem.
JMO
Dan O.
The Appliance Information Site
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