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Thread: Kenmore Elite Fridge warm but freezer still freezing

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    jriver309 Guest

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    Hi my fridge is warm but the freezer is still freezing, I dont hear the fan blowing. it is a model 106.74906401 serial# ES5222834 manufactured 12/2005 Any help deeply appreciated. Thanks

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    Night_Predator Guest

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    It probably is not defrosting. I looked up the model number that you gave and could not find it on the Kenmore parts website. Please repost the model number again. To check:

    1. Unplug for safety
    2. Remove everything for the freezer including shelves.
    3. Remove rear panel. Usually ¼ inch head bolts.
    4. If you have a build up of ice, use a hair dryer to clear ice. Don’t use anything to pick at the ice you may damage the coils.
    5. After ice is removed check the heating element for signs of damage or water inside. Damage can be just the tub looking black with burnt look on end.
    6. Check the Thermostat switch for damage.
    7. Check that Fan is functioning.

    You can find pictures and schematics of each of the above components on line at Kenmore parts. These are usually the problem components when you have a cold freezer and a warm fridge. Feel free to PM me to let me know you have posted more here and I will address anything further in this thread.
    Last edited by Night_Predator; 12-18-2011 at 08:17 PM.

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    johnwayne_1 Guest

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    If doesnt need defrosted make sure no one turned knob and closed air frome freezer going to the refrig side. Also a big culprit and lot of people dont think about is making sure light shuts off when closing door. Light should go off aroung 1/4" before door seals. Have seen alot of them where kids have broken button and light stay on.

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    jriver309 Guest

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    I double checked and here is a picture of it



    Photo0222.jpg

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    Pollypurabred Guest

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    Found this on web. To search enter the total name "Kenmore Elite 106.74906401". you can try the site or just search for others.
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    http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/kenmore/106.html

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    Night_Predator Guest

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    Thanks Polly that’s a good website. I looked up few models around here but I wasn’t able to find Jriver’s. Its very weird, I can’t fund it on Kenmore or Sears website’s. And with him putting the digital photo of it we know it’s the right model number. Very strange.

    Quote Originally Posted by Pollypurabred View Post
    Found this on web. To search enter the total name "Kenmore Elite 106.74906401". you can try the site or just search for others.
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    http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/kenmore/106.html

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    Pollypurabred Guest

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    Okay this is opposite of normal problem but generally there is what is called a clock; a 8 or 12 hour "clock" that schedules the defrost schedule.

    This does not appear to be your problem but for $10-30 bucks, worth a try. Generally located under the frig, you will find a circular device, 1-3" in diameter, with two wire connected.

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    eyeamok Guest

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    It probably does not have a defrost timer and instead has an advanced defrost control board, needless to say The Heaters were and are weak in these units, and are intermittent. Replace the Heater in the Freezer Coils and it will be fixed.

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    Had that problem myself Eye. I have replaced the element three times but the last time the replacement was upgraded to a 4 tube heater form a 2 tube. Haven't had a problem since.

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    I had a problem like this one time, it was after a power surge took out the controller board (didn't know till the milk turned warm) the freezer worked fine the fridge side was warm, turns out the controller thought the fridge side was too cold and kicked the cooling off to that side.

    Replaced the board and things went back to normal, I also bought a surge protector for the refrigerator.
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    Damm electronics , too complicated .. I threw out my fridge and went back to the good old reliable Icebox..

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    cmasjoe Guest

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    Had the same problem a month ago on my side by side refrigerator. I took everything out of freezer and unpluged it for about a DAY and plugged it back in and everything worked fine. GOOD LUCK

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    swingbozo Guest

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    Had a problem myself with frost. The inlet for the ice cube tray froze! Same fix though, take out stuff and let the fridge defrost for a day. Once I figured it out a few minutes with a hair dryer fixed it the next time it froze up.

    In all seriousness though, if your fridge is over 5 years old junk it and get a new one. Old fridges are power wasting monsters.

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    Night_Predator Guest

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    But what’s the underlying cause of it freezing up?


    Quote Originally Posted by swingbozo View Post
    Had a problem myself with frost. The inlet for the ice cube tray froze! Same fix though, take out stuff and let the fridge defrost for a day. Once I figured it out a few minutes with a hair dryer fixed it the next time it froze up.

    In all seriousness though, if your fridge is over 5 years old junk it and get a new one. Old fridges are power wasting monsters.

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    Pollypurabred Guest

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    Seems like with all these heating/defrost elements being undersized, that you guys should file a class action suit.

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