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Kenmore Refrigerator: My compressor went out in Kenmore Elite.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:12:51 -0700

2015 Kenmore Elite Model 795.72483.410. I had a repair person out and they said the compressor needs to be replaced and that is the cause of my refrigerator and freezer not cooling. They said $600 part and $200 labor. We didn’t have him fix it and then read that my compressor has a 10 year warranty. I called Sears and they said it’s under warranty but they have to send a diagnostic tech out to diagnose for $99. They said the $99 will go toward labor if I have the repair done. I am wondering what kind of labor cost I am looking at. Can they not just take at face value what my original repair person said about it being the compressor and then come out to do the repair? I read there is another class action law suit brewing for LG compressors inside Kenmore refrigerators but it’s still in the works.

⟐ Commented April 07, 2026 at 3:12 MST

LG Refrigerator LFXS26596: error code FF E. The refrigerator won’t get cold

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:15:54 -0700

I was getting this error code FF E. The refrigerator won’t get cold and the freezer works perfectly. What is the problem???

⟐ Answered April 06, 2026 at 22:15 MST

LG Refrigerator LFXS26596: Top ice maker fills tray with water but never freezes,

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:50:32 -0700

I’ve pressed the test button and everything works fine. it turns to dump ice , then fills the tray with the proper amount of water but never freezes the water.

⟐ Answered April 06, 2026 at 21:50 MST

GE Refrigerator: GE PFE29PSDASS Low Ice production, icebox fan moving air backwards!

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:58:07 -0700

Ice maker in the left french door at top. I noticed a week of very low ice production. I have full service manual and ability to do all diagnostic tests. The ice box fan is blowing but it is coming out of the RETURN port on the upper inside of the left fridge (lower slot) rather than the SUPPLY port (upper) I can blow air through either port and it comes strongly through the other so no obstruction. All other fridge fans working, keeping temperature well.

I swapped the icebox fan with a new one (doubt it would change and it didn't) My repair manual says the door control board controls the door icebox so I swapped the control panel with another identical fridge. Before swapping I confirmed that in the other fridge the air was coming out supply and slight suction present on the return holding a piece of paper up over it.

swapping the control board changed NOTHING on my fridge. Somewhere a control board must be sending a negative 12v signal instead of a positive 12v signal to make the fan run in reverse?

Do I swap out the main board next?

The only trouble code I have is Fault 10, FZ icemaker Mold Body Thermistor (MB) Invalid. I don't have a Freezer icebox so that code is confusing. But there is a thermistor in my icebox which is replaceable only by cutting and splicing wires according to the manual.

This sounds crazy but if the computer doesn't get a reading from the thermistor int he icebox could it think it is frozen or out of range and could the computer reverse the flow to try to let it 'thaw out' or is that a whacko idea?

I'm stumped!!

⟐ Commented April 06, 2026 at 10:58 MST

BEKO: Soda cans explode in fridge

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:36:13 -0700

The fridge is too cold so the liquid in cans expand then explode

⟐ Answered April 05, 2026 at 9:36 MST

Samsung Refrigerator: Samsung 4-Door Flex not cooling

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:27:13 -0700

Model # RF23CB9900QKAA

It started with the freezer warming up, then the whole fridge started blinking lights for a temperature warning. We disassembled it and put it in engineering mode to test it. Control Board looks fine and is sending power to the fans, which do work. No ice buildup is visible; everything looks clean and dry. This 3-year-old fridge simply seems to have decided it does not enjoy refrigerating and prefers to be warm.

Any insight would be incredibly appreciated.

service manual we are using is here

⟐ Answer edited April 02, 2026 at 2:27 MST

GE Profile Refrigerator: Why won't water dispenser and interior lights work on GE Refrigerator?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:30:56 -0700

I have a GE PROFILE SERIES ENERGY STAR 22.1 CU. FT. COUNTER-DEPTH FRENCH-DOOR ICE AND WATER REFRIGERATOR BY GE APPLIANCES. Our refrigerator will dispense ice, but not water. Also, the interior lights in the refrigerator and freezer won't turn on when the doors are opened. We unplugged the unit last night and plugged it back in and it "reset" the refrigerator. Everything was working again, but then this morning the water again would not work and the lights inside would not turn on. We don't want to have to "reset" the fridge every 12 hours, so trying to figure out what the problem is. Going to have to call GE service, but we've heard bad things about them. Help!

⟐ Commented April 02, 2026 at 1:30 MST

Frigidaire Refrigerator FFHT1835V: Refrigerator and freezer not cooling

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:04:19 -0700

My refrigerator and freezer are not cooling

⟐ Commented April 01, 2026 at 7:04 MST

Panasonic Refrigerator: humming noise how to fix it

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:12:16 -0700

humming noise how to fix it

⟐ Commented March 30, 2026 at 2:12 MST

Whirlpool Refrigerator: Main compartment door not sealing properly

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:54:15 -0700

Fridge is an circa 1980s EHT141DTWRO Whirlpool fridge with top freezer. After refurbish door no longer closes square. I had to cut out the kickplate and weld new steel in so perhaps that's the issue?

See below for reference:

⟐ Answered March 28, 2026 at 23:54 MST

Amana Refrigerator DRT1802B: Water leaking into bottom

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:15:31 -0700

Why does water accumulate in bottom

It’s pooling in bottom of refrigerator!

⟐ Answered March 28, 2026 at 8:15 MST

Samsung RF28T5001SR Refrigerator: RF28T5001SG Freezer handle is loose

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:57:56 -0700

How do I get to the screws that hold the handle?

⟐ Commented March 26, 2026 at 6:57 MST

KitchenAid Refrigerator: LED lights flicker and sometimes all power momentarily drop

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:50:17 -0700

Fridge is a KitchenAid KRBR109ESS00 (whirlpool). The LED light are screw-in so there’s no separate driver board. Instead, the door switch applies 120 Vac. sometimes the lights (there are 2 bulbs) flicker, but occasionally they go out completely and in concert with this the 7 segment displays showing temp settings also blank out and other fridge items (like the fan) stop as well if they’re running. This only lasts for a couple of seconds and then power returns. I’ve replaced the Jazz control board as well as the wiring harness running to the board, LED light and door switch (one assembly). But the problem persists. Any ideas as what could be causing this?

⟐ Commented March 25, 2026 at 7:50 MST

LG Refrigerator LRFWS2906: LG Refrigerator LRFWS2906* stopped working after power outage

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:58:48 -0700

LG Refrigerator LRFWS2906* stopped working after power outage

⟐ Answer edited March 24, 2026 at 23:58 MST

Sub-Zero Refrigerator: Fridge is freezing food, freezer not freezing as well?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:46:41 -0700

I have a Sub Zero Refrigerator and the fridge part is freezing food and the freezer part is not working as well as it should. The Freon is low and not circulating

⟐ Answered March 24, 2026 at 0:46 MST

Samsung Refrigerator: Ice maker mechanism blocking with (melting) ice - Samsung RS68A8840S9

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:54:17 -0700

Hello all

Ice melts in the mechanism and then freezes up again .

Mechanism is turning, but can't break up the hump of ice that has been formed .

The chute is NOT blocked.

The flap is closing properly after use.

It's about 27c (81f) in the kitchen, so warm but not extreme.

We use ice maybe every 2 days (IE , we never go for long periods without using it).

I've already written to Samsung, who say i will have to pay for repairs as there is no known construction default for this model.

Fridge bought new in 2022.

I've searched this website, but have not found anyone that has the same specific problem...

Any help would be appreciated.

⟐ Commented March 19, 2026 at 2:54 MST

Samsung Refrigerator RF27T5501: Refrigerator has error code 41

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:00:51 -0700

How to fix error code 41

⟐ Answer edited March 17, 2026 at 22:00 MST

GE Refrigerator: Why is my G E refrigerator cool but not cold?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:30:58 -0700

Both the refrigerator and freezer are blowing cool air on the coldest setting. The ice maker is still making ice but some food is starting to thaw out. What could be the problem?

⟐ Answered March 16, 2026 at 10:30 MST

GE Refrigerator: GE Fridge is cold but Freezer is warm

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:39:03 -0700

I have a GE french door fridge with pull-out freezer underneath. The fridge is holding a consistent temperature between 34-38, but the freezer is hovering in the 50s - 60s.

The freezer fan works fine. There is no ice buildup anywhere. The condenser is clear of any debris or grime. I called an appliance guy who said it was likely a damper issue -- but this particular unit (Model GYE22GYNBFS) doesn't have a damper.

I'm at a loss.

⟐ Answer edited April 02, 2026 at 11:39 MST

GE Refrigerator: GE PFE28KYNFFS Ice Maker Not Filling with Water

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:01:23 -0700

I have a GE PFE28KYNFFS French door fridge with an ice/water dispenser in the door. The ice maker in the door stopped filling with water. I replaced the ice maker with a Kitchen Basics 101 WR49X31524, and the ice maker worked properly for about a month then stopped filling with water again. I then replaced the ice maker with a genuine GE WR30X28731 ice maker assembly, and the ice maker again filled with water and made ice properly for about 30 days. Once again though, it stopped filling with water.

The water dispenser has worked fine throughout all this, and I have an ice maker in the bottom freezer that has also worked properly throughout the door ice maker failures.

Periodically I can also hear the fridge sound like it is attempting to fill it with water, but no water is ever dispensed into the tray of the ice maker assembly.

Does anyone have any thoughts on what may be causing this and how to fix it?

⟐ Answered March 11, 2026 at 11:01 MST