Refrigerators Logo
Posted on Nov 27, 2007
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Kenmore SS Freezer Icing Up - Frig Side warm.

Well, the freezer side of my Kenmore Side by Side is like the Artic and is forming crystals on everything inside. The frig side is way to warm. It does go through it's defrost cycle if I advance the defrost timer but, I'm not sure if it's actually doing the defrost or not ( that is not sure if the coils are heating up ). Do I need to tear this thing apart to figure this out or is a replacement of say the defrost timer,defrost heater, defrost thermostat or the bar that adjusts the ducting from one side to the other. Basically what is the most common cause of this problem. Thanks for any help on this. I really don't feel like spending the big bucks on a new one since it's the holiday season and I haven't got the change to spare.

Heating in the Arctic . . .

- Buck

Answer This Question
  • Heated Ice Sep 30, 2008

    This is bizarre that it took a year for a reply but, it JUST HAPPENED last week!!! I think docjohn may have a remote to my frig . . .


    Anyway. I'll look into getting a defrost thermostat. I took it apart - melted away all the ice - dryed things up - and reassembled. I think it may be a case of my family members covering up the return vent on the fridge side causing this to happen over a years time.


    If the thermostat is cheap enough I'll give that a go.


    Thanks again and amazing timing!!

×

2 Answers

A

Anonymous

Docjohn174,
Thanks for the reply. Even though it is almost a year later . . . the really REALLY bizarre thing is that this JUST happened a week ago again!! Very strange . . . does docjohn have a remote for my fridge . . . So, I did the rip apart defrost the the icebergs and put it back together. Looks like it is almost a year from the last time. I'll look into buying and replacing the defrost thermostat. Although, I'm now thinking that my wife or children are blocking the lower pass through vent enough throughout the year to cause this problem to happen. Thanks again for the reply.
Peace.

john gagnon

john gagnon

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points
All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Master 943 Answers
  • Posted on Sep 30, 2008
john gagnon
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points
All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Sep 11, 2008
Answers
943
Questions
1
Helped
324085
Points
2163

Hi. buck. thanks for the question . most problems with that fridge is the defrost thermostat. I would replace it. thanks the appliance doc

  • john gagnon
    john gagnon Sep 30, 2008

    wow cool rate me

×

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

I have side by side frig kenmore model#106.41159210 ice forming bottom of freezer until overflowing outside on floor.I unplugged and for 2 days warmed dryed restarted same problem
check that the drain hole is not blocked,in the freezer compartment,i use a piece of curtain wire to clear it
Read full answer
Feb 25, 2019 • Kenmore Refrigerators
0answers

Side by side frig freezer --daewood frs--u20fas z268
Read full answer
Be the first to answer Oct 07, 2015 • Refrigerators
0helpful
1answer

Kenmore 253 food side warm
Low gad
Read full answer
Jan 19, 2014 • Kenmore 20.6 cu. ft. Top Freezer...
0helpful
1answer

I have a 6 year old Kenmore side by side refrigerator/freezer. Just inside the freezer door I noticed ice crystals forming. If the door wasn't shut tightly for a few hours would this cause ice crystals?
any air leak from the door seals will allow warm damp air to cuse ice crystals to form.as the auto defrost cannot cope with "free"air.
Read full answer
Nov 23, 2010 • Refrigerators
1helpful
1answer

Freezer is working fine, but frig is warm,
Look for the return vent near the bottom probably behind the crisper. You'll have to remove it to see the vent. There may be an adjustable flap in to to adjust the meat keeper area. Make sure it's open.
Read full answer
Aug 22, 2009 • Kenmore 53642 / 53644 Side by Side...
1helpful
1answer

Freezer is too cold, ice crystals. Refriderator
I'm not sure which one you have, but try this: Look for the area where the air passes from the freezer to the refrigerator side, in the wall somewhere between them. Make sure that there isn't something blocking the passage. This is a good place to start.
Regards,--W/D
Read full answer
Jul 10, 2009 • Kenmore Refrigerators
1helpful
1answer

Freezer not defrosting
Most likely there is a leak in your freezer seal allowing moisture to build up and form the ice blockage.
Read full answer
Jun 17, 2009 • Jenn-Air JCD2389G Side by Side...
0helpful
1answer

My kenmore refrigerator side by side
All the cooling takes place in the freezer and is blown over to the frig side so the frig side will start to warm up soon. Possible cause is the starting device to the compressor is faulty, compressor motor locked up or cold control faulty and not closing.

http://tclaundryrepair.com/home
Read full answer
Feb 19, 2009 • Kenmore Refrigerators
0helpful
1answer

WHIRLPOOL side by side freezer works fine but frig warm
There is something in the path of the vent. Either some ice or debris.
Read full answer
Jan 18, 2009 • Kenmore 57029 Side by Side Refrigerator
2helpful
3answers

Freezer works but refridgerator warm
you could find ice behind the back panel - worth a check. however the problem is probably ice in the return vent from fridge to freezer and the only way to cure is to switch off and leave for a day with doors open. if im right and you try this, if it re-occurs you may have a problem with the defrost system
Read full answer
Apr 06, 2007 • Kenmore 50522 / 50524 Side by Side...
Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

23 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator MSD2356

  • Refrigerators

Related Question

I have side by side frig kenmore model#106.41159210 ice forming bottom of freezer until overflowing outside on floor.I unplugged and for 2 days warmed dryed restarted same problem

  • Kenmore Refrigerators

Related Topics

99 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

Ice Maker bar won't come down

Maytag MFX2570AEM French Door...

The dispenser light won't turn off and ice and water not working after filter change..

Maytag MSD2732GR Side by Side...

How do you reset the control panel on a Maytag refrigerator, model #MFI2569YEM0

Maytag Refrigerators

Maytag fridge defrost timer location

Maytag MSD2456G Side by Side...

Water leaking onto floor

Maytag MZD2766GES Side by Side...

Top Maytag Refrigerators Experts

vince

Level 3 Expert

2530 Answers

Johnny 1000

Level 2 Expert

94 Answers

Jesse Walters
Jesse Walters

Level 2 Expert

337 Answers

Are you a Maytag Refrigerator Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...