I'm not sure if this post belongs here, but I'm really trying to reach out to understand and look for solutions for my problem.
The fridge in my trailer is freezing over, even at the lowest setting. This is really problematic as it causes my pitcher of filtered water to freeze and causes some food to go bad (for example eggs freezing and splitting).
I have done some research and I think the problem may be due to the temperature sensor or the thermostat itself, but I'm not skilled or knowledgeable regarding handiwork, especially not electrical or refrigeration issues. I feel I may need to take a ground up approach to solving this problem.
Other factors that may be relevant to my problem:
-It is winter and I live in the mountains. I am unsure how the external temperature would effect my unit. The back of the unit is more or less exposed to the outside via a grilled access panel. I vaguely recall having a similar problem last winter and so I am inclined to believe the outside temperature is a factor.
-The fridge is old and perhaps the seals around the fridge door as well as the internal freezer compartment are not sealing properly. Ice collects around the seal of the freezer compartment.
-There is a metal wire protruding through the interior rear wall of the fridge that attaches to the rear of a panel of "fins" that are mounted just underneath the freezer compartment (the freezer compartment is the topmost part of the fridge.) This wire is rusty, and I suspect it was meant to make contact with the "fins" at certain points or maintain a specific shape, as there is a "u" shape bend in the wire that is not rusty where the wire is actually connected to the "fins". Also, these "fins" drip with condensation or otherwise collect ice.
I can provide pictures and the model of the fridge if needed.
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