Think if you are going to take a beverage or a soft drink from your refrigerator and you come to know that your fridge is not working. There are many reasons for the refrigerator to stop working.
One of the most famous home appliance brands in the USA is Kitchenaid. This brand is owned by whirlpool corporation & their refrigerators if maintained properly can last up to 14 to 16 years.
The most common problem of the Kitchenaid refrigerator is its cooling. Sometimes its coil becomes dirty, which results in low cooling or sometimes no cooling. There is a 100% chance of the fridge starting good cooling by cleaning the coil. But sometimes, there is a technical issue in the fan motor that results in no cooling. But the fan motor issue is a little bit rare. But here we list all the possible issues & their solutions down below.
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How to Fix Kitchenaid Refrigerator Not Cooling 2022
To search for a problem in appliances is not very easy for everyone; only expert mechanics know. If your appliance stops cooling or its thermostat is not working, call your mechanic immediately to identify it first. Below we give some solutions to any problem related to appliances
Evaporator fan Damage
Most of the time, the evaporator fan blades got stuck due to the heavy load of ice. Sometimes the burden of ice bents the edges of the evaporator fan, resulting in obstinate of the blades to move freely. When your fan motor ceases, your fridge starts defrosting. If there is no sign of cool air from your fridge, you need to change your fan motor.
How to fix:
The only thing to check is whether your fridge is working or not. Open the door and try to feel the cool air. If you don’t feel any cool air, call your mechanic immediately. The mechanic first turns off the power supply and removes the shelf. Then he pulls two covers to reach the fan motor. One is a simple cover, and the other is the evaporator fan cover. After removing the cover, the mechanic pulls the fan motor very carefully.
After removing, the next thing you do is to install the new fan motor. After all the new installation, he turns on the power supply and checks after 15 minutes whether the fridge is giving cool air or not. There are some cases found in which the fridges are not working.
The condenser coil needs to cleaning
Most of the time, the ducts of the condenser coil fill with dirt. The vents need to clean twice a year. Condenser coils are mainly located on the backside of the appliance under the grill bars. The function of these coils is to release efficient heat. If the heat is not released efficiently results in the Kitchenaid fridge not cooling. If your refrigerator is not getting cool or freezing, there is probably a chance of dirty coil ducts.
How to fix:
There are certain things you need to clean the coils. First, shut down the power supply, then remove the grill bars. You don’t need to remove the grill bars to clean the ducts in some new Kitchenaid refrigerators. After removing the bars, take any brush. There are many brushes available in the market to do this type of cleaning. Start brushing the dirt, and you some air blowers to clean deeply. After doing this replaced the grill bars and attached the fridge to the power supply.
The main function of the condenser motor is to maintain the temperature of the appliance. You heard lots of times that people are talking about refrigerator temperature problems. This malfunction happens because a fault appears in the motor.
After 5 to 6 years, condenser fans make problems. This motor is responsible for temperature control in a refrigerator. If the fan motor stops, there will be an increase in fridge temperature, and the rising temperature of the fridge will damage the compressor.
How to fix:
Fixing a condenser fan motor is not a very difficult task. First, switch off the refrigerator. Take the appliance away from the wall and remove all the back covers. After removing all the rear covers, try to reach the condenser fan motor carefully. Place all the rear compartments again and turn the power supply on. After this, check whether your fridge fluctuates in temperature or not.
Starting Capacitor Issue
If your fridge does not start or its electricity fluctuates while starting, there is a possible sign of a capacitor issue. The start capacitor is only used for 1 to 2 seconds. If your start capacitor is not working correctly, the motor will not turn on. The primary function of this capacitor is to start the fridge. If your capacitor is not working correctly, your engine will not begin to, affecting its temperature.
How to fix:
The only way to check whether your capacitor is working is by using the multimeter. If the multimeter shows a good result, there is no need to change a capacitor.
Another refrigerator temperature concern issue is related to the start relay. The primary purpose of the start relay is to give a jump start to the compressor that makes the temperature normal. You heard many times about side-by-side fridge cooling. This problem occurs when your fridge has a start relay issue.
How to fix:
If you want to fix your start relay, check this with a multimeter or voltmeter. The multimeter shows you the resistivity between the run and terminal sockets. If there is no continuity between them, the best thing to do is to replace them.
Compressor broken or short-circuited
If you hear any humming sound coming from the fridge that lasts until you turn off the refrigerator from the power outlet, your compressor is broken or short-circuited.
How to fix:
The only way to fix this humming sound is to replace the compressor. It costs you about 250$ roundabout. You can not replace the compressor on your behalf because you need a welder for this issue. The best option is to buy a new fridge rather than repair the compressor.
A power outage issue is a sporadic issue, but it happens sometimes. If the doors of the fridge or fully closed, they will cool for about 4 hours. Large refrigerators hold the coolness for about 24 hours. Whenever a power outage occurs, it primarily damages almost all the main parts of the appliance.
How to fix:
The appliance needs some time to start cooling again after the restart. To avoid your fridge short-circuiting:
Turn off the refrigerator, then turn off the circuit breaker for 60 seconds.
Turn on the current from both circuits.
Give some time to start cooling.
Faulty Circuit breaker and power cord
Whenever the compressor starts, the cooling cycle breaker will trip. It is because of a grounding issue with the compressor. Whenever you face this type of issue, keep in mind that it is due to a faulty circuit breaker and a wrong power cord.
How to fix:
When plugging the fridge and the breaker tripped, attach the breaker with another appliance. If the appliance work well, then the problem is in the refrigerator. Call the mechanic to search for the issue.
Defective main control board
If you want to see the control board of the refrigerator, then see the control board. The Control board is responsible for almost everything, like temperature sensing and light on-off with a door. But if any sensor is not working correctly, it’s a sign of a defective main control board. The fault may occur in them due to a short circuit.
How to fix:
If you find a problem with any fridge sensor, call your mechanic asap. This case-control board is replaced with a new board that allows all the sensors to work correctly.
Thermistor not working
A thermistor is responsible for monitoring the temperature and sending the information to the control board. If the thermistor is faulty, the appliance will not get cold enough because the fan and compressor cannot run in a time of need.
How to fix:
Check the thermistor is working with the multimeter, and if there is no continuity, then the best option is to replace the thermistor.
Fridge loaded beyond capacity
If you fill your fridge to the maximum, it will put a load on the fan motor to run more. This will cause the failure of the fan motor. Too much stuff on the fridge doesn’t blow cold air on every surface.
How to fill:
Don’t fill your freezer too much. Avoid overloading it with any unnecessary stuff. If you add only limited stock, it will keep your appliance stable.
Conclusion
If you want to use your fridge for more than five years, try to avoid overloading, Low standard power cord, and cleaning the condenser coil. These are preventive measures to keep your appliance reliable. We hope following our guidelines eradicated these issues. If not, then you should call an expert or repairman. Good luck!
Hi, I am Kat! I love writing about various kitchen appliances especially ice makers, refrigerators, freezers, ice cream makers & much much more. I am a freelance journalist who is determined to make the best out of everything life throws my way & to write content that actually makes an impact. When I am not writing, I am finding ways to be a better parent & helping mothers the world over by overcoming parenting challenges.
