Kenmore Coldspot # 106.44433601 (3/2007). Fridge temp 38F, Freezer 0F. Compressor runs 96 to 109F. Everything works fine, except the compressor fan cycles on and off every few seconds. The coils are a little dusty, but they are inaccessible, under the body of the fridge- I tried blowing them clean with compressed air, but not very successfully. Thanks for any enlightenment you can provide!!
Multiple cycling usually means it\'s having a hard time maintaining temp. This could be a couple reasons but almost every answer begins with "call your local service tech. It could be a simple cleaning of the coils, or a bad thermo expansion value (TXV) which is effectively the thermo-stat or the system needs a new refrigerant charge or the compressor is failing. All of these are best handled by a qualified service tech...it may just be the door is not fully closing.
Testimonial: "Thanks for your help- I noticed now that the fan inside the freezer cycles at the same time as the compressor fan, indicating controller problem, correct?"
I'd check with 2 different lists. The Better Business Bureau can help you find a company that no one has complained about and you may try with a listing service list like AngiesList. They have lists of services with comments and grades for each one.
So it's trying to cool but something preventing the cooling. I'd hate to guess long distance but this sounds like it needs refrigerant. When the service tech comes to charge it up, ask if he can use a colored refrigerant so you can check for leaks. The reason everyone is so cautious about giving advice is the multiple types of rtefrigerant used. A qualified service tech can tell you the difference between them all. Primarily they are all trying not to use R-12 which is freon which is dangerous to the environment and people. Especially near a stove. Modern refrigerators usually use something like HFC-134a, also called tetrafluoroethane.
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