Freezer is Cold & Refrigerator is Warm - Top 8 Reasons/Fixes - Kenmore, Whirlpool, Frigidaire & more

Reason #1: Defrost timer: This part controls the defrost cycle of the refrigerator, switching the fridge between defrost and cooling cycles. If the fridge feels warm, the defrost timer may caused the evaporator to freeze up, allowing the fridge to become warm.

Reason #2: Defrost Thermostat: The defrost thermostat is a safety device that cuts off the defrost cycle if the freezer gets too warm. This protects the freezer from overheating and spoiling food. If the thermostat has failed, the fridge may become too warm to keep food cool.

Reason #3: Defrost Heater: The heater heats the fridge to melt the ice off the evaporator during the defrost cycle. If the refrigerator is too warm, the defrost heater may have failed and need to be tested or replaced.

Reason #4: Defrost Temperature Sensor: This sensor tells the control board the temperature inside the fridge and shuts off the heater if it gets too warm. If the sensor isn’t working, it could prevent the refrigerator from defrosting.

Reason #5: Cold Control: The part you set the refrigerator temperature with is the cold control. If the temperature is too warm, the cold control could be going bad and need to be repaired or replaced.

Reason #6: Temperature Sensor: Tells the control board the temperature inside the refrigerator so it can run defrost and cooling cycles as needed. If the fridge is too warm, it could be that the sensor is misreading temperature within the fridge. Test according to the steps within the video, and replace the part if necessary.

Reason #7: Evaporator fan motor: It turns the fan blade to circulate cold air around the fridge unit. If the fridge is too warm, the evaporator fan motor may be failing to cool the fridge and need to be fixed or replaced.

Reason #8: Air Damper: The air damper controls how much cold air is circulating within the refrigerator from the freezer. If the fridge is too warm, it could need to be replaced or fixed.

The 'Top 8 Reasons Your Refrigerator is Too Warm' video covers all major brands of Refrigerator, including: GE, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Kenmore/Sears, Samsung, KitchenAid, and others.

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[treytrey]

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[winniewu]

this is the most thorough troubleshooting i saw online for this specific issue. Good job!

[leblancch]

Thanks for the video. I got a used fridge where the freeze was fine but the fridge was warm. I went through your video and everything checked out till I got to fan in the freezer. Someone the bolts that held the motor together got broken. I thought maybe it got put down hard when someone moved it. The fan could turn on occasion but not always. I took it apart and got the broken bolts out. Luckily they stuck out enough to grab with vicegrips. I found replacement metal screws at home depot. All back together and now the fan turns great.

[victorromero]

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[ralphbell]

I have found several videos for changing the evaporator fan, but this is much more thorough, covering several other potential causes and their remedy. You gained another subscriber!

[jedowda]

Most comprehensive and clear video on the subject I've watched so far, It was a help to me. Thanks!

[bertologist]

This video is very helpful. The presenter is very clear and concise and the video has good audio, video and story. It helped me diagnose the problem on my fridge/freezer as a defective defrost thermostat. That was on a Magic Chef fridge from 1992.

[guy]

Wow, this is the type of info I’ve been trying to find, I didn’t know how to use a multimeter or where, I definitely took notes!!

[mitchormson]

Thank you for these tutorials. Doesn't make me an expert, but they are very informative and helpful.

[ogmgp]

Thank you for the excellent tutorial. Really appreciate advice from a total professional.

[pjames]

This video may be older, but the information is good. I hit the cold control area & my refrigerator (as you suggested) immediately started getting cold again. Something so simple and it worked. Now when the repair person comes out, I'll be well informed. Thanks for posting the video, such a great help!

[PleiadianSister]

You are amazing and clear at explaining things. Love your vids lol, I’m the repair woman in my house and your vids help so much.

[Blesseddiy]

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[lorinabroda]

Great video! Just the information I have been looking for! Thank you for explaining how to use a multimeter.

[CraigBokesch]

you guys make the best how-to videos out of everyone on youtube.

[veroniquelamothe]

Got searching for my defrost timer for 2 hours long until I realised theres no one in my refrigerator since it works with an electronic panel... 😂😂😂 You should definitely add this detail in your video!

[samuelguzman]

Excellent job on describing the reasons for the refrigerator not cooling properly.

[kfl]

My old, maybe 15 year old side by side, just got a new timer, heater and thermostat replacement and is working like new again. I said replace all three as who knew when one of the three would next go bad. It was a failed heater lamp that iced up the freezer and resulted in a hotter than it should be refrigerator section. Yes the repair was expensive, but cheaper than a new side by side.

[bonbon]

Great video How do you locate the spec sheet?

[KazumiKubota-qr]

that was so in depth but I don't have the time to find the cause I need the fridge running so I'll buy one but I will experiment with it following your instruction and try to repair it myself so I may be able to do something in the future thanks