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kenmore side by side refrigerator/Freezer

creger.robert
creger.robert Member Posts: 89
in A-C, Heat Pumps & Refrigeration

I have a kenmore side by side refrigerator freezer

freezer works fine holds temperature

refrigerator does not

found duct or tube feeding refrigerator frosted shut-dethawed it-good airflow as long as freezer door open -no air flow when freezer door shut? could evap fan be weak>its located in freezer and when i remove panel its running

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  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,583

    there are one or two return ports from the refrigerator to the freeze that are also frosted closed.

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 14,609

    is the defrost heater good? is the defrost timer advancing properly? how old is this? does it use a mechanical defrost timer or is it electronic controls?

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 18,842

    Check the supply and return ducts from the freezer. It also could be the defrost timer or thermostat. The defrost timer and stat are usually relatively inexpensive parts so best to change both.

    PC7060
  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,583

    is the evaporator frozen up or just frost in the ductwork?

    mattmia2
  • creger.robert
    creger.robert Member Posts: 89

    frost on bottom of evaporator thats it coil not frosted

  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,583
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1865016#Comment_1865016

    Bad door gasket or the door was left open for a long time

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 14,609

    Is it a whirlpool or is it after sears got cheaper? Some manufacturers had issues with full defrosting all the drains and such under certain conditions during the defrost cycle and usually had a retrofit kit to help heat those parts better.

  • creger.robert
    creger.robert Member Posts: 89

    it is a old kenmore unit

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 14,609

    but who made it for sears? the source code, the first 3 digits of the model number will tell you. whirlpool is if i remember 110, 106, and a couple others.

  • creger.robert
    creger.robert Member Posts: 89

    106

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