Top 20 Kenmore 64802 Top Freezer Refrigerator - Page 5 Questions & Answers

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

Ice water and ice maker, work on 2 different water valves...water dispenser valve is failing or clogged

Hi Norm.....

The best way to solve that is to make your own heat tape....well sort of....

Check out this tip... it tells you how to fix that...

Water Running in refrigerator from Freezer


heatman101

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

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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.................

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Hello, Thank You for using FixYa. I will be helping you today.Most of the time if there is water leaking into the fresh food section its because the drain in the freezer is blocked up with ice and needs to be thawed out.
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Good day,
If it was layed on it's side, at least 12 hours. This allows the oil to return to the compressor.
If not, An hour should be fine.

If the refrigerator isn't cool, you need to answer some questions, then see if the compressor is running.
First, answer these questions:
Is the refrigerator completely dead? If so, see “It's stopped completely.”
Is the thermostat knob turned to the proper setting? If not, reset it.
Next, see if the compressor motor is running
The compressor is a football-sized case with no apparent moving parts. It's on the outside of the refrigerator at the back near the bottom. If it is humming or making a continuous noise and your refrigerator is still not cooling, there may be a more serious problem with one or more of several different components, we recommend contacting a qualified appliance repair technician for further help.
If the compressor is not running but you do have power to the refrigerator, there may be a problem with one or more of these:

The compressor

The Thermostat

The overload, relay, or capacitor

The defrost timer

The condenser fan motor

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:

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

to check these components .... please refer to my solution in the below link....

http://www.fixya.com/support/t4189238-defroster_not_working_checked_defrost

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.

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then you would have a defrost problem remove the rear panel and you will most likely find a bunch of ice defrost this with a hair dryer then assure that your fan is working if not replace the fan if it is then you would do a continuity test on both the tstat and the heater if either of these were not to show continuity that would be the one that you would have to replace if you have any further questions message me back and please remember to rank how this opinion has helped in your appliance situation when we are done Thanks again
Rick

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

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.

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

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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

yes,how else would the solenoid know when to open to send water to the ice maker?

Hi,

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 RepairRefrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator CompressorRefrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay

Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Coldheatman101

Hi,

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

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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

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Water Running in refrigerator from Freezer

Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold heatman101

Good day,
Turning the thermostat to a warmer setting should not have caused the machine to quit cooling. Actually, the engineers give you far less leeway than you might think.
The controls are more in a class of fine tuning, otherwise people would be getting themselves into trouble. The manufacturers simply design the warm and cold parameters in a fairly narrow range.
The best setting is normal. When away, the machine will run far less simply because of no door openings. Opening a door lets in large amounts of air every time it's done, which is where your cost to run it exists.
Two things. One, if the temp in the kitchen exceeded 90 degrees for any length of time, you are operating it beyond it's design range, however two, it sounds as if the thermostat hung up, causing your issue. You may want to have it replaced, but it would be useless to call anyone when it's performing normally.
There is no test on thermostats other than by observing their action when the machine is not operating properly.

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