This a complaint to the repair company regarding an ongoing, unresolved refrigerator issue covered by American Home Shield (AHS).
I have not had a properly working refrigerator for over 23 calendar days.
The refrigerator has had multiple service visits (since 5/3/26), including replacement of a filter drier and thermostat, but the issue persists.
Problem worsening & safety concerns:
The appliance is now experiencing extreme temperature spikes (up to 100+°F in the freezer), emitting steam and a burning plastic smell, raising concerns about a potential fire hazard and health risk.
I have asked for detailed service records from each visit to provide to AHS for warranty processing. I am dissatisfied with the lack of progress and requests escalation.
I have been without a reliable refrigerator for over 3 weeks and has spent over $400 out-of-pocket (warranty premium, service call, and a temporary mini fridge).
I am concerned about the lack of documentation of past work and diagnosis or recommendation for replacement (for AHS).
I hope somebody will read this and consider it urgent. I am frustrated, am emphasizing safety risks, financial burden, and repeated failure to resolve the issue. Please consider accountability and escalation.
Documentation of the issue thus far:
1. On 5/3/26 I made the request for a Frigidaire Refrigerator
-Model LFTR1814LBD
-Mfg. in 2013
-It is a top-freezer model that has an 18.2 cu ft. capacity
2. The technician replaced the Filter Drier on the first visit request between 5/3 to 5/14.
3. The problem persisted after 5/14/26.
4. The technician came back and replaced the thermostat on 5/19/26.
5. The same day the technician replaced the thermostat, the temperature in the freezer spiked drastically to 72-76 degrees in a matter of 5-10 min.
6. The same day as the temperature spike, we noticed that very warm air was circulating within the freezer.
7. There was also a terrible smell of 'smoke' that resembled something akin electrical short around 5 PM. It was alarming and we were afraid of a fire hazard.
8. An appointment was scheduled for 5/22/26.
The Repair company told us to plug the refrigerator back in so that the temperature was normalized for the technician's upcoming troubleshooting visit.
9. The fridge was unplugged immediately from 5/19/26 at 5:15 PM until 5/21/26 at 1 PM.
10. After the refrigerator was plugged back in the following temperature fluctuations were noted (F = Freezer, R = Refrigerator).
[5/21/26, 1:33 PM, Normal Dial position in the Freezer and Refrigerator, F = 7 degrees, R = 36 degrees.]
[5/21/26, 7:32 PM, Normal Dial position in the Freezer and Refrigerator, F = 4 degrees, R = 41 degrees.]
[5/21/26, 10:28 PM, Normal Dial position in the Freezer and Refrigerator, F = 6 degrees, R = 47.7 degrees.]
[5/22/26, 6:05 AM, Normal Dial position in the Freezer and Refrigerator, F = 1 degrees, R = 36 degrees.]
[5/22/26, 10:45 AM, Normal Dial position in the Freezer and Refrigerator, F = 71 degrees, R = 47.5 degrees.]
[5/25/26, 10:41 PM, Normal Dial position in the Freezer and Refrigerator, F = 84 degrees, R = 57 degrees.]**
(NOTE** overnight the freezer spiked to 84 degrees, and the refrigerator spiked to 57 degrees; instant read thermometer logged 125-degree air flowing into freezer at 6 AM on 5/26/26).
11. I have evidence of the huge temperature spike.
12. The technician scheduled to come back, 5/22/26, between 12-6 PM.
-I was concerned about the huge temperature fluctuations now and the perceived fire hazard.
-I do not want the appliance to catch on fire.
-I understand that refrigerant can be flammable.
-My major concern is the time I have had to invest as well as money too.
-$200 for a mini fridge so my food would not spoil
-Out of pocket I have spent over $400 (includes insurance premium and service call charge)
14. On 5/25/26 two repairmen came and replaced a thermostat in the freezer.
-The issue has not been resolved
-Video is available
-A recall request was requested on 5/26
I have not had a properly working refrigerator for over 23 calendar days.
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Happy One-Month Anniversary. Unfortunately, there is nothing worth celebrating. It has now been approximately one month since your company determined that my refrigerator could not be repaired, yet I am still without a reliable appliance and without a resolution. Based on the technician's findings, your company should have contacted American Home Shield's Authorizations Department and submitted the necessary recommendation for replacement weeks ago. Instead, I have encountered delays, inconsistent information, poor communication, and a complete lack of transparency regarding the status of my claim. What is most frustrating is that this appears to be a straightforward process, yet after a month of waiting and repeated attempts to obtain answers, I am still in limbo with no explanation for why the required authorization has not been submitted. read more