KitchenAid KSRG22FK Side by Side Refrigerator - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Not sure what brand you have but I had a similar problem with a dispenser once. The ice dispenser would freeze up and couldn't change over from one to the other and I'd have to take it out and let it thaw occasionally and then it would be fine for several months again. If your ice bin is in the door this may be what you need to do.

Water valve may be dripping when solenoid shuts off letting too much water in. If not that, then im is bad.

Why no ice? Is water reaching the ice tray? If not, check water fill solenoid. If ice in tray, then the heater is not working to melt the ice. Ice valve? does not exist!!!!! Maybe ice switch to activate the augur mechanism if you have one. If you have one, spray auto lock de icer on it. and find out why water is getting on it

Hello, Thank You for using FixYa. I will be helping you today. Its all located in the control panel. If its all dead i would try jumping the thermostat first and if it starts replace the thermostat its part #5 in the diagram and defrodt control is part #6
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Many times a freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many other things that can go wrong.

If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...

Check out these tips that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay

Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold

heatman101

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about the reasons why ice makers do not work.

Ice Maker Problems and Ice Maker Troubleshooting

heatman101

Suspect ice delivery tube froze slowly causing water to compress and spray. Delivery tubes can naturally freeze. Altho it more often happens because the fill valve does not shut down 100%. Small amounts of water are pushed via line pressure and slowly restrict the delivery tube. Fill Valve 4389178 Est $85 -110.

Ric

Temperature sensor might be defective, or weak needs replacement

Check to make sure the "bin full" sensor is working. If it is malfunctioning and indicating a full bin the water will not flow to the icemaker.

If your model is the KSRG22FK model it is possibly the defrost control board inside the fresh food section and behind the temperature control panel. They do strange things when this board stops working. If you hear no clicking or hear he compressor trying to start then the board is the most likely reason. The board part number is W10135899 and can be found at the link belows. If you should feel the compressor and it is too hot to hold your hand on then I change my ideas of the solution and would like you to let me know, Thanks, Sea Breeze

First take the grill off at the bottom under the doors look at the grate under the frig That is your condenser it will probably be covered in dust clean it off the see if you can fill air blowing under the frig there is a fan under there that keeps that coil cool and it runs around the door to keep condensation from build around the doors if no air is blowing take the back panel behind the Frig and there should be a fan running if the compressor is running this will also cause the compressor to over heat and will not cool as well but it might just need to be cleaned Good luck

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If  the ice maker has completely stopped producing ice Check to see whether the ice maker has been turned off. Here's how to check. Look for a wire along the right side of the ice maker that looks a bit like a coat hanger. If this wire is in the raised position, the ice maker is turned off. On some units you simply lower the wire to the down position to turn the ice maker on. On others, you lower a small red plastic lever to lower the wire. If the wire is in the proper position check the freezer temperature, it should be between 0-8 degrees Fahranheit. If it is warmer than 10-12 degrees, the ice maker may not produce any ice. Check your door seals and thermostat, repair/replace as necessary.

The ice maker is producing ice poorly When an ice maker is producing ice poorly--when it produces just a few cubes or none, or when the cubes are too small--it's usually because of a clogged water line or a defective water inlet valve. 

First, check the water line attached to the back of the refrigerator for good water flow. To do that, first turn off the water supply valve. Then remove the water line from the back of the refrigerator. Next, place the water line into a bucket and momentarily turn the water valve back on to test the flow. If the flow is poor, you need to repair, clean, or replace the tubing or the shut-off valve that supplies the water. If the flow is good, you may have to replace the water inlet valve.


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Rylee

all you have to do is gently pop off. it was actually very easy

Don't know if you've tried this yet but try taking out the ice bucket and throw out all the ice that's there. Then I'd try washing out the bucket and get rid of any rust that's there.

id get rid of it personally its at least 9 years old and it sounds like the compressor may be out on it its your call

you may have a clogged water line going to the ice/water dispensor

the floor has no control over the fridgr or the way it works.you said its 8 years old youve already replaced the compressor once so maybe it time for e new fridge.

If you need to call a technician use the number listed on your owner manual.

Regarding the fault, see the following notes from repairclinic:

Cooling is poor For an overall understanding of how refrigerators should work, read about refrigerators in the How Things Work section of our website. A refrigerator or freezer that is cooling, but cooling poorly, may have a problem in one of several areas:

Evaporator coils
Condenser
Poor cooling is often the result of a heavy frost build-up on the evaporator coils or a condenser that is clogged with dust, lint, and dirt.

Evaporator coils Poor cooling is often the result of a heavy frost build-up on the evaporator coils. You can't see these coils without removing a panel on the inside of your freezer. A sure sign that there is a build-up is the presence of any frost or ice build-up on the inside walls, floor, or ceiling of the freezer. Such a frost build-up usually indicates a problem in the self-defrosting system or damaged door gaskets.

The refrigerator is supposed to self-defrost approximately four times in every 24 hour period. If one of the components in the self-defrosting system fails, the refrigerator continues to try to cool. Eventually, though, so much frost builds up on the evaporator coils that the circulating fan can't draw air over the coils. There may still be a small amount of cooling because the coils are icy, but with no air flow over the coils, cooling in the refrigerator compartment is quite limited.

Here's an inexpensive, though inconvenient, way to determine if the problem is with the self-defrosting system. Remove all of the perishable food from the refrigerator and freezer, turn the thermostat in the refrigerator to Off, and leave the doors open for 24 to 48 hours. (Be sure to have several towels ready in case the melting frost and ice causes the drip pan to overflow). This allows the refrigerator to defrost "manually." When the frost and ice build-up has completely melted away, turn the thermostat back to a normal setting. If the refrigerator then cools properly, it indicates a problem with one of three components in the self-defrosting system:

• The defrost timer



• The defrost thermostat (also called the bi-metal switch)



• The defrost heater

If it still does not cool properly, there may be a problem with the refrigerant level or the compressor. You may need to consult with a qualified appliance repair technician to further diagnose the problem

Condenser Self-defrosting refrigerators all have a set of coils and a cooling fan, usually under the refrigerator, that need to be cleaned regularly. If these coils get coated with dust, dirt or lint, the refrigerator may not cool properly. The coils may appear to be a thin, black, wide radiator-like device behind the lower kick-panel. To clean them, disconnect the refrigerator from the power source, use a refrigerator condenser brush (see the Appliance Accessories section) and your vacuum cleaner to clean the coils of any lint, pet hair, etc. You may not be able to get to all of the condenser from the front, it may be necessary to clean the remainder of the condenser from the rear of the refrigerator.

check whether thermostat is working properly ...............

It's either a bad water valve or the switch in the dispenser is stuck.