What this family is
The AV label covers the models listed in the table below, and they are the freezer side of two-door cabinets rather than a single machine. This compartment is the cold source for the whole cabinet, so what happens here shows downstairs too.
What goes wrong on these models, and where each fault is covered
- Not freezing, or not holding — The cabinet runs and the food warms, or one compartment is right while the other is not. — Slug: avanti-avanti-freezer-av-freezer-cooling-failure — Title: Avanti AV Freezer: Not Cooling or Not Freezing
- Water inside or under the cabinet — Water arriving in a lump after a defrost, or a trickle that is there every morning. — Slug: avanti-avanti-freezer-av-freezer-water-leak — Title: Avanti AV Freezer: Water Leak
- Noise or vibration — Buzzing that stops when you touch a panel, or ticking that stops when a door is opened. — Slug: avanti-avanti-freezer-av-freezer-abnormal-noise — Title: Avanti AV Freezer: Abnormal Noise or Vibration
Problem classes in frequency order on the AV family
- Not freezing, or not holding — Leads on the AV numbers, because this compartment is the cold source for the whole cabinet, so what happens here shows downstairs too.
- Water inside or under the cabinet — Common, and almost never a burst pipe: the water starts as ice the cabinet made on purpose.
- Noise or vibration — A steady stream of calls, most of which are resolved by moving the cabinet or unloading a shelf.
Models in the AV family — The models this profile covers.
Reference| Model number | Family key |
|---|---|
| AV1081VFK0W | avanti:freezer:av |
| AV160VFK0W | avanti:freezer:av |
| AV170VFLJM#** | avanti:freezer:av |
| AV210VFLJM#** | avanti:freezer:av |
| AV2121VFB0W | avanti:freezer:av |
| AV230VFLJM#** | avanti:freezer:av |
| AV701VFB0W | avanti:freezer:av |
Relative frequency by problem class — No counted denominator exists for this family, so this table is an ordering rather than a share.
General guidance| problem class | where it sits on this family |
|---|---|
| Not freezing, or not holding | leads |
| Water inside or under the cabinet | mid-list |
| Noise or vibration | least often |
What is owner work on these models
On this family the owner's side of the line is everything you can reach without a panel coming off: the seal, the frost layer, the loading, the room and the space around the cabinet. The line itself is the sealed refrigerant circuit and the compressor.
Nearest pages of this class
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Sarah Chen
Lead Appliance Repair Technician · 12 years experience
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Experienced technician with 12 years specializing in washing machine and dryer repairs across all major brands.
