Freezer Section Too Warm - Top 6 Reasons & Fixes - Kenmore, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, GE & more

Refrigerator Getting Too Warm? - Top 6 reasons and EASY DIY instructions to get your Refrigerator back to working order.
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Reason #1: Condenser Coils: The condenser coils condense and cool the refrigeration system. If the freezer section is too warm, clean the condenser coils before troubleshooting additional issues.
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Reason #2: Defrost timer: This part controls the defrost cycle of the refrigerator. If the freezer is too warm, the defrost timer could have failed.
Reason #3: Cold Control: The part you set the refrigerator temperature with is the cold control. If your freezer is too warm, the cold control could be set too warm or else going bad and need to be repaired or replaced.
Reason #4: Temperature Sensor: The temperature sensors tells the control board the temperature inside the freezer section. If the freezer isn’t cold enough, it could be the sensor has failed or is reading incorrectly. Troubleshoot with the instructions included in the video.
Reason #5: Defrost Thermostat: This thermostat is a safety device that turns off the defrost heater if the refrigerator gets too warm. If this part is going out, it could result in a warm fridge.
Reason #6: Defrost Heater: The defrost heater is the part that heats up to melt the ice off the evaporator. If this part breaks or needs to be replaced, it can result in a buildup of ice resulting in cool air not circulating.
The 'Top 6 Reasons Your Refrigerator is Getting Too Warm' video covers all major brands of Refrigerator, including: GE, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Kenmore/Sears, Samsung, KitchenAid, and others.
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[@illitero]

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[@appliancepartspros]

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[@flowmodejojo4460]

Great video for older models of fridges .... We need some updated videos of how to fix the newer refrigerators because they don't use that style defrost timer anymore and the cold controls like in this video

[@timvu3095]

This is one of the best videos to diagnose the cooling problem with a refrigerator or freezer. Typically, when the freezer does not get cold enough, it is because of the ice build up in the evaporator coil preventing it from circulating cold air to the rest of the freezer section. The most common problems I've seen are bad defrost thermostat, bad defrost timer or a bad defrost heater. However, it could be any of the 6 possible problems that he pointed out and it could be simply that you have to clean the dirt off the condensing coil first which is the easiest thing to do. I noticed after I cleaned up the condensing coil, I can run the fridge at a lower cold setting than before, indicating that the compressor work more efficiently and thus saving energy. This is exactly what you need to follow step by step procedure to diagnose and troubleshoot your freezer or refrigerator. Well done!

[@vrgdmn]

Your video is setting me into motion to tackle our 'ice on the evaporater' problems.

[@christinestanford3682]

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[@oldwortex5818]

what was the issue ? I'm having the same issue, freezer is no longer freezing and ice maker isn't working. There is frost and ice build up on the evaporator. I changed thermostat but it seems to be not changing anything.

[@leeann9775]

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[@jessespence1904]

Great video, lots of easy to follow instructions.

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[@s.w.7543]

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[@raulacbo4469]

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[@reallylonely1]

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[@Puukko79]

Excellent instruction! Thank you

[@leevarnado2286]

Thanks so much for helpful videos. I did the 1st recommendation on this video (clean dust off of coils) and it worked! My freezer which was warm started making ice again. Keep up the good work. I have used this website before to fix my dryer and order parts so you have saved me a lot of money!

[@JohnDoe-ld8nr]

I watched this AFTER I ordered $50 worth of parts from Amazon. I fixed my fridge 2.5 years ago and it crapped out on me again and it turns out knocking the cold control made it kick back on.

[@bruce8212]

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[@jaym48]

I have the Start Relay it reads 5.5 ohms and does not rattle. I also have the Overload attached below the relay (one pin) and it reads 0.6 ohms. In short, everything works on my GE GBS22KBSBCC refrigerator except the fridge will not go below 40F and the freezer will not go below 33F. So, what would not allow strong cooling .....if the start relay was bad or the capacitor? Defroster, thermistors, evaporator fan, condenser fan are all working and the coils are spotless. I even checked the three prongs on the condenser and got a 8.4 ohm on the two main prongs, 4.5 ohms on the left and 4.2 ohms on the right. My Embraco 1PH condenser has a label on the side reading "LRA of 11.5 EGU 70HLC' 115 - 127 V". My multimeter read 0.8 amps when it is running. The Capacitor multimeter read 11.85 uF (210 VAC 50/60 Hz @ 12 uF). Some history - In July 2016 I did had a technician add R 134a and in October 2018 I had to add an evaporator thermistor since my evaporator coils were an iceberg and it was not triggering the defrost mode; refrigerator was warm but freezer worked fine. NOTE: I made a video of the Start Relay arcing with the Overload when the compressor was called for power; there was just a click sound but no compressor. Then, 90 seconds later, it called on it again and the compressor hummed away. When I took it apart again the Star Relay gave the same reading but I noted it was VERY hot. Could this Relay still be bad but not activating all the time thus overheating because it is sometimes working? If so, maybe this is why the temperatures cannot catch up. With that said, I do not know the spec for my compressor amps but had some hand written notes from the 2006 technician (when he filled my R143a) stating the original amps were 0.7 and after he added 4.5# the amps were 1.55. His notes also read "spec = 1.5 to 1.7 amps). Should I purchase a new Relay and, if so, is it "good practice" to purchase a new Overload, also? They are very pricy at $76 and $80, respectively......for a piece of plastic! ANY direction would be greatly appreciated by you.

[@jeffreymorelli4295]

Can you explain the little switches on LGthinq board thank you for the test button video

[@carlnguyen2003]

My fridge section is holding temp at 37...the freezer went down to -8 and then back up to 0...any idea? I cleaned condenser, checked defroster.

[@wyattspop]

Hey, where is the defrost timers "advance" screw? My model is frigidaire FRS26R4A. Thank you

[@ramonmendoza1601]

Where would I find the ohm spec sheet for a kenmore elite

[@johnmontana18]

Helpful video sir. Great presentation. I have a 23-year-old side by side Kenmore that has been trouble free. It only cools to about 15F on freezer side. How do I find a repairman who will check for all these things? My repairman just checked model number to see how old it is. Then said you need a new compressor, How did he know without checking anything you mentioned, other than looking at coils in front and seeing they were clean.

[@appliancepartspros]

You would have to call around in your area to see if you can find a certified tech to come look at it. Your repair man may know what he is looking for if he is saying that the compressor is bad. If you are referring to the evaporator coils inside the freezer that are clean then that can be a sealed system issue which could mean you are needing more freon or the compressor has failed. That is when you would need to have a certified tech to come look at it. Those coils inside the freezer need to have a nice even frost pattern on them.

[@oldwortex5818]

My heater element measures 0.03Ohm. I think that is normal, but the video shows just continuity... could that be the reason I have ice forming on the evaporator and not cold enough freezer ? Its a 81 usd part and I just changed the thermostat. I do not see the defrost timer anywhere in this fridge. It might be part of the circuit board, as there is none. I looked at the front and back and nothing. Whirpool wrf990slam02

[@zoza7562]

Mine is Kenmore Elite 795.72053.110 ...I hear one click and then compressor starts so does the fan below...but fridge not cooling at all..?? what could be the problem..? any guess any one ??

[@oldwortex5818]

Checked my thermostat. It did not show continuity so I ordered a new one. Same. Does not show continuity. I put it in a cold water, still the same. I can't put it in icy water as the fridge is NOT working, hence the reason I need to test it. So, how do I know if the thermostat is good or not ?

[@pnhnut]

Here is a question... what if you want to repair your unit and it is aged out of the part? Where can you source parts since the manufacturer is no longer mandated to make them? Are there after market or universal parts that can be sourced?

[@philblum1496]

I always check ebay. If not that, Amazon, and a general google search.

[@miningmonkey9547]

Where can I find that chart to test my temperature sensor with?

[@danielebrparish4271]

Just go by the process of elimination. If everything else checks out replace the temp sensor. If that doesn't fix the problem, replace the refrigerator.

[@sallykline9381]

Why does the freezer compartment of Frigidaire won’t stay running when Frigidaire is in a cold building?

[@krmntuxedo]

MINE WAS WORKING AND NOT WORL, CUS COMPRESOR BEHIND DON'T WORK , NOT HUMMING SOUND., (iS fRIGIDAIRE gALLERY, 2 DOORS WITH ICE MAKER AND FRONT BOTTOM DROWER)

[@Mueller3D]

I don't think a freezer temperature switch would switch at 60C or 20C. That's 140F and 68F. On the other hand, 6.0C and 2.0C might make sense. That's 43F and 35F.

[@Vet-zj5lq]

Hi, my Kenmore Elite bottom freezer is not freezing enough. Compressor turns on, condenser is clean and evaporator inside is not frozen. Only the top right of the evaporator (inside freezer) shows ice buildup. Any suggestions? Thank you.

[@appliancepartspros]

Are you able to hear the fans running? What is your model number of the fridge?

[@appliancepartspros]

It sounds as if you could be having a sealed system issue. You would need to have a tech that is certified in that area of refrigeration to come look at it.

[@Vet-zj5lq]

@@appliancepartspros I placed a thermometer inside and the max temperature reached was 23 degrees

[@appliancepartspros]

With the way you said that there is only ice build up on the top right corner of the evaporator it sounds like a sealed system issue.

[@HylianOverlord]

That was diode mode not continuity mode.

[@MBihon2000]

Very low audio.

[@WilliamJWim]

Why is my fridge warm and my freezer is freezing

[@appliancepartspros]

You could be having an issue with air flow not coming into the fridge. What is your model number?

[@6oulx]

A lot of information but no clue what will actually work.

[@thomasoconnor1068]

A couple words or missing, bad microphone or something..When you say abou the fridge being unplugged and warm i cant tell what you say after that. Screws up video for me.

[@appliancepartspros]

We apologize that happened. Thank you for pointing it out!