Inspection of refrigerators

[Buck Hartley, CMI]

What guidelines do most of you follow when conducting inspections of refrigerators? Thanks, in advance for the advice.

[Linas I. Dapkus]

1. open door
2. insert hand
3. if it feels cold.... it works.

[Scott Schultz]

4. open freezer door
5. insert hand
6. if it feels even colder, it works

seriously, generally i use my infrared thermometer to make sure the fridge and freezer are around the appropriate temps. 40 or so for the fridge and around 0 for the freezer....give or take a few.

[Buck Hartley, CMI]

Same thing I do. But now it does not work three weeks later, and they want a new one.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by Scott Schultz

4. open freezer door
5. insert hand
6. if it feels even colder, it works

seriously, generally i use my infrared thermometer to make sure the fridge and freezer are around the appropriate temps. 40 or so for the fridge and around 0 for the freezer....give or take a few.

All dependent of the current setting isn't it?
Insert hand and feels cold works for me.
JMO

Marcel

[Scott Schultz]

sure it depends on setting....but if i get a temp reading in the fridge of 60 degrees and the temp is set at 40, then there is a problem. but generally, the "hand method" works just fine.

[Shawn Rowe]

was it working when they moved in or did they close and then realized it wasn't working?

Did they do a pre-closing walkthrough?

[Mathew Hawley]

I just get the temps, check the door seals and if there is an ice/water dispenser I see if it works.

[Linas I. Dapkus]

Originally Posted by bhartley

Same thing I do. But now it does not work three weeks later, and they want a new one.

If it worked at the time of the inspection, that's what you report on. Did you guarantee that it would not break down in the future?? If their furnace breaks down they will want a new furnace.

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

We don't do refrigerators, washers, dryers, portable dishwashers, window A/C units, etc.

[William E. Siegel]

I carry two thermometers with me. I put one in the refrig and one in the freezer. I snap a picture of both of them. If they are not within normal temps, I check the settings. If they are not set to manufacturers specifications, I recommend that that re-set them and check the temps prior to closing. If they dont reset, service or replacement is recommended. It the controls are set properly, and the temps are off, I recommend service or replacement (depending on age). I also check the door seals and ice maker.

[Stephen W. Stanczyk]

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[Ted Allen]

Originally Posted by dbowers

We don't do refrigerators, washers, dryers, portable dishwashers, window A/C units, etc.

I second that.

[ggreene]

I Tell My Customers ( Right After They Sign The Contract ) That All Appliances That Are Checked Are Working Fine That Day, Unless Otherwise Noted!

[Ted Allen]

I check the range for anti tip, I check the DW on 1 cycle other than that I wright down serial #'s for recall, but that's it. Oh ya I check permanantly installed microwaves for functionality.