sandcruiser
12-09-2009, 12:11 AM
I live in the tropics- its hot here.
I notice that the GE profile side by side fridge seems to draw air in through the rear, across the coils, throw it at the compressor and "hope" that it finds its way to the front and into the kitchen.
I'm thinking that if I were to raise the fridge an inch or two, it should allow the heat to escape more easily.
Any thoughts?
I'm also thinking of adding a small fan to help move more air across the compressor-- the compressor gets darn hot and I figure that any heat sent away from the fridge can only help, right?
Thanks.
ps: the wiring diagram shows an Aux fan that is optional and not installed in my system. Can anyone recommend where additional fans might help? the ambient temps in the kitchen are 35+ (C) or 90+ (F) most days.
I notice that the GE profile side by side fridge seems to draw air in through the rear, across the coils, throw it at the compressor and "hope" that it finds its way to the front and into the kitchen.
I'm thinking that if I were to raise the fridge an inch or two, it should allow the heat to escape more easily.
Any thoughts?
I'm also thinking of adding a small fan to help move more air across the compressor-- the compressor gets darn hot and I figure that any heat sent away from the fridge can only help, right?
Thanks.
ps: the wiring diagram shows an Aux fan that is optional and not installed in my system. Can anyone recommend where additional fans might help? the ambient temps in the kitchen are 35+ (C) or 90+ (F) most days.