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 85F in August)
  • "Power Cool" temporarily lowers temperature more

More information

• In wooden kitchen compartment 33 inches wide, 68 inches high, 27 inches deep, with 3 inch space in back
  • Hot garage behind back wall - aluminum foil on wall minimizes radiant heat.
  • extra open space inside the back refrigerator compartment surrounding round black vent
• Refrigerator very quiet - expecting more compressor noise
• Draws 3 to 100 watts, monitored with "Kill-a-Watt" digital meter
• Freezer compartment works fine at two bars, opened twice per day, often to access "power cool"

• Added a 300 cubic/foot per minute floor vent blowing air at lower back left side

  • floor vent reduces maximum temperature excursion by 4F, but vent fan is noisy and consumes 40 more watts

Usage

• Mostly use refrigerator for fresh food, dairy and lots of vegetables
• Don't use ice or icemaker, not many frozen foods

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

Photos taken on moderate July day - Click for larger view