How important is a refer thermistor?
I have read on this forum that the thermistor is critical to proper refer temps because it controls the cooling cycle. Our refer starting running about 10 degrees warmer than usual(44 degrees) in 80 d...
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Chris Bryant wrote:
The plastic clip is separate from the thermistor.
I believe he is speaking of the plastic clip that holds the thermister in place.
As to the original subject, this is good timing. Last season our fridge started doing the same as the OPs. The cooling unit isn't very old so I was surprised. The fans seem to be working, but even with that I put in a temporary fan to assist - the result was no change.
As our season is about to begin I have started thinking it might be time for a new residential fridge. I'd rather not go this route if I don't have to but I'm not buying a new cooling unit for this one either.
We head out for our first trip next week, I'll keep this thread in mind.
