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| . Power temporarily lowers temperature | . "Power Cool" temporarily lowers temperature more |
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| . extra space left in back around round black fent | . extra open space inside back around round black vent . Refrigerator very quiet - I would expect some compressor sound . Draws 3 to 100 watts, monitored with "Kill-a-Watt" digital meter |
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| . floor vent fan reduces maximum temperature excursion by 4F, but fan is noisy and consumes 40 more watts. | . floor vent fan reduces maximum temperature excursion by 4F, but fan is noisy and consumes 40 more watts |
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| . added 3 year protection plan $90 ... but Home Depot doesn't answer the phone | . added 3 year protection plan $90 ... but Home Depot doesn't answer phone within 40 minutes |
Samsung Refrigerator
- Samsung RT18M 6213 WW/AA
- Compressor MSV4A1AL1R/TT3
- 0F364DBKB00391P
Problem
- Even at "5 bars", refrigerator compartment won't cool more than 40 degrees below room temperature (can be 82F)
- "Power Cool" temporarily lowers temperature more
- Freezer compartment works fine at two bars
More information
- in wooden kitchen compartment 33 inches wide, 68 inches high, 27 inches deep, with 3 inch space in back
- extra open space inside back around round black vent
- Refrigerator very quiet - I would expect some compressor sound
- Draws 3 to 100 watts, monitored with "Kill-a-Watt" digital meter
- added a 300 cubic/foot per minute floor vent blowing air at back left side
- floor vent fan reduces maximum temperature excursion by 4F, but fan is noisy and consumes 40 more watts
Purchase and Warranty
Purchased 2019 July 9 for $648 from Home Depot 4401 SW 110th Ave Beaverton OR 97005
- delivered 2019 July 22
- added 3 year protection plan $90 ... but Home Depot doesn't answer phone within 40 minutes