RM2652 cooling unit on RM3604
I’m considering replacing the cooling unit on my RM3604. The problem is the only cooling units I can find are over $600 (yikes, for a 35 year old fridge). I’ve seen very similarly sized fridges on Cr...
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Trying to follow your posts but it a bit confusing, When the refrigerator runs on any power source does it cool down? Or does it run for 12 hours and still not cool? I remember our long time member Doug Rainer who helped many people with refrigerator problems posting some good tests. The one that sticks in my mind to see if the cooling unit is bad is fairly simple. Below is his test.
CU = Cooling Unit
By hot wire he means the plug off an extension cord remove the tires for the 120v heater in the refrigerator and hook it straight tot he extension cord.
The best way to determine CU is to hot wire the 120 element for 24 hours. This bypasses the controls. IF the Refer does not get below 38 degrees, the CU is bad. DO NOT run more than 24 hours in hot wire. Doug
1. A BAD cooling unit will still get the freezer cold.
2. Yes, a Bad cooling unit can be replaced. Either a rebuilt/ OEM or a aftermarket (Amish) cooling unit. Depends on how much you want to spend. $500 to $1500 in the CU part only.
