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Refrigerator does not cool


My refrigerator is a kenmore 24, model 363.9524780.
This problem started two days ago, the temperature inside the refrigerator hardly goes under 55. (I have set the controls to the colder in the fridge and close to colder in the freezer) . The freezer temp is close to 10. Doors closure are ok and are not openned many times. Frezzer apparently works fine, air flows to the fresh food comfpartment (fridge) normally. Motor cond fan stops at times and compresor gets very hot, It also gets hot at touch to the front of the fridge divider wall (Freezer/Fridge) at the front by the doors (inside wall condensor tubing/loop ?).
All outside bottom parts have been cleaned (condersor, grills,etc).
The Ice Maker/Water Dispenser is disconected (no water supply).
What can you recommend ?

  • Anonymous Mar 30, 2014

    why is inside the fridge hot instead of cool

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If the refrigerator cooling is poor, it may be a problem with the thermostat, the compressor, or the evaporator fan. If ice is accumulating at the back of the fridge, that can also be a reason for poor cooling.

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