Before Throwing The Old Refrigerator In The Trash
It may not look like a new refrigerator. There may be a few things that do not work properly within. Maybe it is freezing up. It may not be cooling properly. You have a choice to make. Do you attempt to fix it? Do you purchase a new one? Do you purchase a new unit and try to repair the old one? It might be nice in the family room or basement. Perhaps you will buy a new one and trash the old one.
Purchase new
This is not a difficult solution. However, it may be difficult if you do not have the funds. Until major appliances become free, you will have to find a way to pay for them. It might be a good time to consider fixing the old unit. Maybe it will last for another year or so. You could repair the old and sell it. This may be enough for a down payment on a new unit.
You can check with several appliance retailers. You may be able to get six months or one year without interest. If you can afford the payments, this is similar to an interest free loan. Keep in mind, the small print. You may make a late payment or fail to pay the balance in the specified time. All of your interest will then be added to your account. This will go back to day one.
Fix the old
Did you know that many fridge repairs are simple and inexpensive? This will depend on the unit and the repair. You may be able to fix the problem for less than you think. Here is a simple repair to look at.
Evaporator fan
This repair is just under your freezer in older units. You will find it simple to get to. The evaporator fan blows air over the coils. If it stops, your fridge may freeze up and stop working. The coils may freeze into a large block of ice.
Check to see if the fan motor is working. Turn the appliance on. With the cover off, look to see if the fan is turning. Does everything else seem to be fine? If everything but the fan seems to work, consider replacing the motor. Unplug the fridge first.
You may need to defrost the area before working on it. You can do this with an electric hair dryer. You can also let it set while off, if you have the time. Make sure and empty the drain pan under the unit. You will get a lot of water. Make sure that it does not overflow onto the floor.
Take the old fan motor out of the freezer unit. Bring it to an appliance parts shop. Make sure that you have the model number of the fridge. Have the shop check the motor. If it is bad, you can buy a new one. It will not take much to replace it. The motor may be a universal part. You may have to make slight modifications to make it fit. Your problem may now be solved.
Final thoughts
Your old refrigerator may be on its last legs. You will have to replace it or repair it. You may not have the money for a new one. However, you may find special financing deals. Make sure that you read the fine print and go by the rules. If you wish to fix your old unit, look for information online. Your local library may have repair information, also. You may able to repair it with minimal effort and cost.
Jake Crowley lists out the best refrigerators according to type and budget in his blog. He would like to share what he thinks of each refrigerator model and he does that through the refrigerators review articles he wrote.
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