Kenmore French Door Refrigerator Will Not Cooling

Fixed same issue as compressor has not been recalled or changed.

Kenmore french door refrigerator will not cooling. Have dealt with this 2x in 3 years. Do not but a french door refrigerator by kenmore elite actual manufacturer is lg. Much like the electronic control board you should run a diagnostic test to see if the temperature control board is working properly. It costs over 2k and is known to break down with 18 months.

A damaged gasket lets warm moist air into the refrigerator when the door is closed causing excessive frost and cooling problems. Kenmore french door refrigerator not cooling. As a result the refrigerator will not cool. If the evaporator has no frost is not cooling and the compressor is running then you have a sealed system failure that will need to be repaired by a service technician.

If the start capacitor isn t working the compressor may not start. If the defrost heater assembly is defective frost will continue to accumulate on the evaporator coils and the coils will become plugged with frost. You could have a bad compressor or a lack of freon refrigerant. Replace the door seal if it s damaged or torn.

I have read the information on the website took off the back panel and the fan is working and there is no water in the trays. Some of the more common kenmore refrigerator issues include temperature control problems noisy ice makers or condenser fans that keep running even after the fridge has reached a designated temperature. Check the evaporator coils to determine if they are frosted over. Replace the temperature control board.

The start capacitor provides a boost of power to the compressor during start up. Unplug the refrigerator and remove that cover as shown below. Report this by manage my life. If the start capacitor is defective replace it.

To determine if the fan motor is defective first check the fan blade for obstructions. If the evaporator coils are frosted over the airflow through the coils will be restricted causing the refrigerator not to cool. My ice maker was freezing up and this morning the top refrigerator was at 72f. The door gasket attaches to the refrigerator or freezer door panel and prevents air from entering or escaping the cabinet when the door is shut.

To determine if the start capacitor is defective test it with a multimeter. The compressor is a known problem. Repair clinic exists to help you figure out what s wrong and to provide all your replacement parts from storage shelves to fan motors. This part is found next to the compressor in the machine compartment which is behind a panel on the back of your fridge.

Next try turning the fan motor blade by hand.