ZIP 19133 · North Philadelphia
Appliance Repair in 19133 · North Philadelphia
Refrigerator, laundry, dishwasher and cooking appliance repair for 19133 in North Philadelphia.
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The 19133 ZIP code covers Fairhill and neighboring sections of North Philadelphia, a dense area of brick rowhouses northeast of the Temple campus area. Kitchens in these homes are usually at the back of the first floor, and many rowhouses rely on window air conditioners or fans in summer rather than central air. During a heat wave, a hot kitchen can push a refrigerator past what it handles comfortably.
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Refrigerators in a Summer Heat Wave
Philadelphia summers bring stretches of humid days in the 90s. A refrigerator removes heat from the food compartment and releases it from the condenser coil, and when the kitchen itself is very hot, it has to work much harder to do that. The compressor runs longer, the outside of the cabinet feels warm, and in some units the food compartment creeps above the safe range of about 40 degrees.
Dust and pet hair on the condenser coil make this worse, because the coil cannot release heat. Clean it a few times a year with a coil brush or vacuum, with the refrigerator unplugged; on many models the coil is behind the front kick plate, while on others it is on the back. Make sure the condenser fan spins and that the unit has a few inches of space around it. Humid air also causes sweating along the door edges and more frost if a door gasket is torn.
If the refrigerator still cannot hold temperature after cleaning, listen for the condenser fan and the compressor. A failed fan, a weak start relay or a defrost problem can all show up first during hot weather. Keep a thermometer in the fresh-food section so you can report real readings.
Preparing for a Hot-Weather Call
Move perishables to a cooler with ice if the fridge has been running warm. Clear the area in front of and behind the unit so it can be pulled out, and note the temperatures you have measured. Let us know about steps or parking on your block.
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