20 Most Recent Kenmore 64802 Top Freezer Refrigerator - Page 8 Questions & Answers

You can try a place like repairclinic.com to see if they stock what you are looking for.

Use a mixture of "Eco-Friendly" bleach and hot water (1-10 ratio)

The problem you describe is very frequent. The fridge is getting the coldness from the freezer through a chant and the force of a motor fan Motor evaporator

Number: 173301 Substitution: 5300158289 part no. 26. So the build up of ice in the freezer is blocking the air pass thought and get the fridge cold. Also it may block the fan motor blades from rotating.

So the first you need to check is the heating element on the evaporator in the freezer department. This element might have burn out (and now is open circuit) and even f the defrost timer give instruction for start heating up the element is bad so the defrost is not performed. You just need to replace the heating element. Heater

Number: 178425-01Substitution:5317842502

Is the part no 1 in the diagram in this link.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Kenmore-Parts/All-Products-Parts/Model-2538648024/0582/0160000/00040500/00003?blt=06&prst=&shdMod=

If the heating element then the defrost timer is bad and does not give any instruction to the heater so you need to replace the defrost timer Defrost timer

Number: 174820 Substitution: 215846602 part no 40 in the following link

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Kenmore-Parts/All-Products-Parts/Model-2538648024/0582/0160000/00040500/00002?blt=06&prst=&shdMod=

As you can see in above links and the one below you can find all the parts of your fridge which the diagrams can help you find them.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Kenmore-Parts/All-Products-Parts/Model-2538648024/0582/0160000?searchedModel=64802&blt=

http://www.scribd.com/doc/13372201/WR55X10552-Motherboard-Replacement

Hi,

Many times a freezer and/or refrigeratordo not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many otherthings that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out thelast 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 starttrouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then callinga 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


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Hi,

Often the thumping or bumping noise is caused by the compressor base either breaking or coming loose....
Pull out the fridge and get behond there and make sure it is not just loose bolts on the compressor base....
If that is all it is then you can just tighten them.
If the base is broken then the fix is to replace the compressor which can get very expensive...

Whenever the compressor starts and stops the torque of the compressor will throw the can around and cause the noise...

heatman101

Hi,

Check out these tips...they can help you figure out what is going wrong with your refrigerator and why it is not cooling

Refrigerator not Cooling or Fridge not Cooling

How to Defrost Refrigerator Defrost Timer Problem

Water Running in refrigerator from Freezer

Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Coldheatman101.................

what makes you think the compressor is bad? It is almost always a start switch or overload. what is the problem with your refrigerator?

a compressor job can be 500-800 dollars depending on where you are.

Either fan in freezer is not working or vents blocked by frost or ice.

ONLY SCREW HAS TO BE TIGHTEN ASK THE COMPANY OR LOCAL MECHANIC

Hi,

Check out these tips...they can help you figure out what is going wrong with your refrigerator and why it is not cooling

Refrigerator not Cooling or Fridge not Cooling

How to Defrost Refrigerator Defrost Timer Problem

Water Running in refrigerator from Freezer

Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Coldheatman101

Hi,

The defrosting of the freezer is control by either a defrost timer or the main control board... or you unit I think it is the control board....
The heater is an electric element on some and an infra red bulb on others...

So, you could have a bad heater or a bad control board....the best thing to do is catch it in defrost mode and then check for voltage at the heater...or if you are comfortable with electric just jumper the heater and see if it works....

Check out these tips...they can help you figure out what is going wrong with your refrigerator and why it is not cooling

Refrigerator not Cooling or Fridge not Cooling

How to Defrost Refrigerator Defrost Timer Problem

Water Running in refrigerator from Freezer

Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold heatman101

Your description of the problem means that the current is reaching the fridge but thats all. Either the wiring is faulty or the compressor is disconnected. Either way, you have to call the help as such matters are best handled by them.
Also there is a rotatory switch that controls the temp (the rheostat). If you turn it anti clock wise then it can also switch off the fridge. The lights will come on but the compressor will not run. Just like you have now. So please check this rheostat.

HI,YOU COULD TRY WASHING IT OUT WITH 1PART BLEACH AND 3 HOT WATER,I CLEANED A FRIDGE WITH THIS, THAT HAD BEEN TURNED OFF WITH THE DOOR SHUT FOR OVER A MONTH,BRIAN

Hi,

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 this tip 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 Repairhttp://www.fixya.com/support/r4024657-refrigerator_condenser_coil_cleaningRefrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressorhttp://www.fixya.com/support/r3885294-refrigerator_troubleshootingRefrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relayhttp://www.fixya.com/support/r4023749-refrigerator_compressor_start_capacitorheatman101

Model# 253.65812508 Serial#Ba74017239 Had a repair person from sears to check out the refrigerator he said the compressor is not working. Can you tell me if the warranty cover this item

Hi,

Many times a freezer and/or refrigeratordo not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many otherthings that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out thelast 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 starttrouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then callinga 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
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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

Move out the vegetable pans and see if there is a drain plug. Remove and pour baking soda and warm water mix to clean.