@BeyondtheRainbow:

I'm so sorry to hear of your fridge malfunctioning. I worry about mine as i've had it for 19 years and who knows how long it was here before that. The thought of replacing it is overwhelming, so i certainly sympathize. You're right, ten years doesn't sound like a long life for a fridge. Hoping it goes as smoothly as possible! Life just seems to be one obstacle after another sometimes... I'll keep a good thought for you!