If this occurs the freezer may still get cold while the refrigerator will not get cold.
Kitchenaid refrigerator freezer not cooling. If this relay isn t working the compressor won t run and temperatures will rise. I pulled it out from the wall to check the coils but i didnt see any just a fan covering. I swept that off but dont know if that will do the tri k o read more. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective try turning the fan blade by hand.
En espaƱol live chat online 1 800 269 2609 24 7. It is located between the fresh food compartment and the freezer in your refrigerator. If the refrigerator is not cooling properly check to make sure the refrigerator is turned on. If the fan blade does not turn freely replace the fan motor.
The freezer won t get cold enough to freeze and at first i thought it was the kids not closing the drawer all the way on the bottom freezer again. I am about to unplug it and open the back. When the air damper can t open cold air cannot travel from the freezer to the fridge compartment making it warmer. Another possible cause of a kitchenaid refrigerator not cooling is a faulty start relay.
If the cooling system fans and compressor are running but the refrigerator or freezer is not cooling correctly check for an airflow or defrost system problem. The start relay helps to start the compressor and thus cool the refrigerator. The refrigerator could also accidentally be turned off during routine cleaning. On a side by side freezer fridge the air damper should be located in the upper left corner of the fridge.
This video provides information on how to troubleshoot a refrigerator that won t cool and the most likely defective parts associated with this problem. You can test the start relay with a multimeter and replace it if necessary. Here are the most common reasons your kitchenaid refrigerator is warm but the freezer is cold and the parts instructions to fix the problem yourself. The fridge is nominally cold.
Some refrigerators need to be manually turned back on after a power outage or power surge.