[dendr]

When I look up that model # nothing comes up. Has anyone else found any info on that model #? Wrs32fdam

[dotti105]

We never had an explosion. But we did have an LG bottom freezer refrigerator catch on fire in 2009 in Utah. The light that turns on when you open the door, malfunctioned and never turned off apparently. We started smelling a chemical smell in the kitchen and were worried that it was a natural gas leak.
After checking everything we could, we opened the refrigerator to find the light dangling and the housing charred. The plastic ceiling of the refrigerator had melted and was hanging like stalactites. The plastic containers on the top shelf had melted.
We called LG and were told that they knew nothing of this type electrical problem. (we were out of warranty by a few months) when checking online though, there were many incidents with our model number.
We appealed to our retailer and they were wonderful and replaced the refrigerator. It was a counter depth, SS, bottom freezer, so it was about $2,000. The retailer did this on his dime. But asked us to get another LG and extended warranty this time. He hoped to get LG to credit him for it.
I was leary of another LG, but didn't have any real option.
The new LG had LED lights! Big improvement!
When we were looking for info on our model there were several house fires caused by the refrigerator shorting out and the short traveling to the outlet and to the wiring throughout the house. We were lucky.
Our replacement LG was wonderful. Not a single problem.
Appliances are so complicated these days, we have so many bells and whistles it does not surprise me to hear about this explosion. It's horrible and could have been even more so if the residents were home.
I hope they figure out the cause and changes are made at Whirlpool.

[graciegirl]

Those pictures are very troubling to me. To be honest at first I thought it was a meth lab explosion because in all of my long life I have never heard of a refrigerator exploding. Plenty of things about stoves and even some dangerous things about microwaves.


This would be an unusual place because thousands and thousands of us have appliances from the same manufacturer. I imagine it is cheaper to buy in bulk.


I sit here in the kitchen and my desk is right next to the refrigerator. I know some of you are waiting..................

[Topspinmo]

[QUOTE=kittygilchrist;1150677]The online news has the story about a major explosion while the owners were out. Sad.


who makes my appliances?
Appliance411 The Purchase: Who Makes What?

even though my Fridge looks like the one that blew up, its not made by whirlpool.

[mixsonci]

Originally Posted by dendr

When I look up that model # nothing comes up. Has anyone else found any info on that model #? Wrs32fdam

I have the same model

[MDLNB]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Something in the fridge making gas...like what?

Beans maybe??? Sorry, just couldn't help myself.

[OhioBuckeye]

I agree with the article about refrigerator exploding. The only thing in a Frig that could explode is the refrigerant, it's a gas & just getting a spark would ignite the refrigerant gas. Never heard of this before. I'm guessing it's a Whirlpool, because that's all you see in The Villages. Might be a good appliance but I'm not a big fan of this product.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

I agree with the article about refrigerator exploding. The only thing in a Frig that could explode is the refrigerant, it's a gas & just getting a spark would ignite the refrigerant gas. Never heard of this before. I'm guessing it's a Whirlpool, because that's all you see in The Villages. Might be a good appliance but I'm not a big fan of this product.

134a is non-flammable.

[JaniceOhio]

The model number of the refrigerator in question is WRS32FDAM. It's Whirlpool..

Go Bucks!

[villagetinker]

It has been almost a month, did anyone ever see a follow-up on what actually caused the explosion?
Thank you.

[Down Sized]

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[Phanatic Luvr]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

It has been almost a month, did anyone ever see a follow-up on what actually caused the explosion?
Thank you.

The insurance adjuster and a rep from Whirlpool are scheduled to meet and inspect the damaged home on December 30th. That apparently was the first date they could make together. The correct Whirlpool Serial # is WRS325FDAM02. The M (in DAM) I believe stands for metal, since there are many with the same serial # but with a B (DAB) which are black. I have checked many of my clients refrigerators here in The Villages and waiting patiently to hear the outcome before instilling panic.