SOURCE: Our Kitchenaid KBFA25ERSS01 freezer suddenly does
Sounds to me like you could have some serious problems. What you're seeing could be either the result of faulty electronics (i.e. the thermostat) or an even larger problem with the refrigeration system itself.
About the only thing that I could think of that could be repaired by the user would be the door seals if those are leaking. Anything more intensive than that though and your best bet is to contact a service person.
SOURCE: Freezer seems to be working properly, but fridge cant keep temp
Poor cooling is often the result of a heavy frost build-up on the evaporator coils. You can't see these coils without removing a panel on the inside of your freezer. A sure sign that there is a build-up is the presence of any frost or ice build-up on the inside walls, floor, or ceiling of the freezer. Such a frost build-up usually indicates a problem in the self-defrosting system or damaged door gaskets. The refrigerator is supposed to self-defrost approximately four times in every 24 hour period. If one of the components in the self-defrosting system fails, the refrigerator continues to try to cool. Eventually, though, so much frost builds up on the evaporator coils that the circulating fan can't draw air over the coils. There may still be a small amount of cooling because the coils are icy, but with no air flow over the coils, cooling in the refrigerator compartment is quite limited. Here's an inexpensive, though inconvenient, way to determine if the problem is with the self-defrosting system. Remove all of the perishable food from the refrigerator and freezer, turn the thermostat in the refrigerator to Off, and leave the doors open for 24 to 48 hours. (Be sure to have several towels ready in case the melting frost and ice causes the drip pan to overflow). This allows the refrigerator to defrost "manually." When the frost and ice build-up has completely melted away, turn the thermostat back to a normal setting. If the refrigerator then cools properly, it indicates a problem with one of three components in the self-defrosting system: The defrost timer The defrost thermostat (also called the bi-metal switch) The defrost heater If it still does not cool properly, there may be a problem with the refrigerant level or the compressor. You may need to consult with a qualified appliance repair technician to further diagnose the problem
SOURCE: Freezer Freezes Refrigerator Barely gets cold
Hello there:
Here is a few things to check to make sure the referigerator is working properly.
The first thing to check is the overall internal
refrigerator temperature (see the Appliance Accessories section for a
refrigerator/freezer thermometer). The proper temperature should be
between 35 and 42 degrees. Here are some things to try:
If your refrigerator temperature is closer to 35
degrees, try turning the temperature up slightly.
If you find that the temperature varies a lot from the
top shelf to the bottom (where it is coldest), try putting produce and
other sensitive products on a higher shelf.
If the temperature is too low and you can't make it
warmer by adjusting the thermostat, you probably have a defective
thermostat. If so, you need to replace it, because they cannot be
repaired. Other possible problems are a leak in the sealed (refrigerant)
system, cold air migration (in side-by-side models) or a defective air
damper. These problems can be quite difficult to locate and correct, we
recommend you contact a qualified appliance repair technician.
If the tube or channel is clogged or obstructed,
the water backs up and leaks into the inside of the refrigerator
compartment. Then the water builds up at the bottom, inside of the
refrigerator. When the water has built up for a time it may spill out of
the front of the door opening. To fix this problem, clear the drain
tube or channel and allow the defrost water to flow down to the drain
pan.
The refrigerator never cycles off
The thermostat cycles the refrigerator on and off.
The refrigerator normally runs as long as the temperature inside the
refrigerator is higher than the set temperature. If the temperature
inside the refrigerator is cold enough and the thermostat still does not
cycle off, the thermostat may be defective. If so, you need to replace
it, because it cannot be repaired. If the thermostat is not defective,
you may have a problem with the sealed (refrigerant) system,
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SOURCE: side by side kitchenaid freezer temperature indicator.
Hi,
As the weather is getting warmer for many people their freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...
Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...
Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4024657-refrigerator_condenser_coil_cleaning
Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3885294-refrigerator_troubleshooting
Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4023749-refrigerator_compressor_start_capacitor
heatman101
SOURCE: oh my we had
Hi,
Your temperature control board is the problem.It controls the temperature settings in the Refrigerators.Since you say power flickered.This is the obvious cause for the temperature control borad to be defective.Sudden high or low signal to the board will cause the resistors to break of it will make capacitors to be defective.You have to do continuity testing on the board to find out the exact resistors or capacitors or transistors to be replace.
Some time the fuse may also create this problem it is also soldered on the board.
Note:Sometimes switching it off for 8 hours more will solve the problem because if it is defrost issue and system takes time to defrost the Refrigerators.
post a comment for further assistance.
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