Kenmore 64802 Top Freezer Refrigerator - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Try baking soda mixed with vinegar. If it still persist try with potassium per-magnate mild solution. Word of caution test first on little surface to see it does not affect the fridge lining.

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

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

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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Sounds like a sealed system issue.

If the appliance is more than 3 years old OR it was repaired in the last 6 months, it may be a leak on the sealed system, so there is not enough refrigerant and it can't reach the adequate temperature.

You can try this:

1. Clean the back coils. remove all dust. (perhaps the coils are at the bottom).

2. Use a fan and blow some air at the coils. Check if temperature lowers. If so, perhaps the evaporator fan is broken.

3. The sides of the appliance are hot? Any recent service? Perhaps the technician forgot to connect a wire.

4. Unplug the appliance and wait about 10 minutes, then plug it back to the voltage. Check if the problem continues.

5. Where is the location of the appliance? Next to the range? In the garage? If the fridge is located on a hot place, it will not cool down properly.

If everything of above looks ok, then you may need to contact a technician. Check the warranty information in the user manual. Some appliances have a good warranty coverage.

If appliance is more than 5 years old, it may not be a good idea to repair if sealed system or compressor is broken. It will be quite expensive and repairs will not last long.

Good luck.

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

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)

If the fan is not blowing the fridge will not cool. You can replace this for about $30 plus shipping if you order from http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action using your model number. I\For a detailed description on hoe to remove and install the new fan motor please reply.

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.