2175RF

Most common issues on this model

1. Freezer section warm while the refrigerator side stays cold, from a restricted air path or a failing thermistor
2. Frost building on the freezer back wall because defrost is no longer clearing it
3. Touch glass control that responds slowly or shows a temperature that disagrees with a thermometer
4. Door gasket that has flattened and lets room air into both compartments
5. Condenser grille packed with dust, so the compressor runs long

The 2175RF is a combination refrigerator and freezer built to sit beneath a counter, so you find it in kitchen bars, basements and pantry runs where a full-size fridge would not fit. It belongs to the Echelon 2000 line, which is an older design now, and our visits are about keeping a well-built unit going rather than replacing it.

Because one evaporator and one convection fan feed two compartments, a weak fan or a thermistor reading wrong shows up as a freezer that will not hold its temperature. Dust on the condenser and a tired door seal add load year after year.

We start with the grille and coil, then the gasket, then the fan and the thermistor readings against a probe thermometer. The finish and hinge side are field reversible, so we also confirm the door swings clear of your cabinet. A written price comes before any part is ordered, and the work carries a 30-day warranty.

Key features

• Undercounter combo with a 4.2 cu ft refrigerator and a 1.5 cu ft freezer
• 24-15/16 in (63.3 cm) wide with a touch glass digital control
• Single-zone convection cooling, set between 34 and 45 F
• Sabbath/Blackout mode; black, white or overlay door, field reversible (U-2175RFS, RFB, RFW-00)