[FIXED] Kenmore Coldspot 106.56562400 w/o Cold Air - ApplianceBlog.com

***net*** · #1 November 19th, 2009, 01:54 AM

My 5 years old Kenmore SxS Colsspot 106.56562400 stop producing cold air yesterday. The compressor only runs 3-5 seconds then turned off by itself and it keeps doing that on day long with a frequency of 3-4 minutes apart. The fan behind the unit is working fine and the compressor is hot when touched. When the compressor stars and stops it makes a click sound, I assume that sound either comes from the relay or compressor. The click sound seems having a little bit higher then before the problem happen - or now I have paid more attention to that noise and my psychological imagination kicks in.

The touched pads on the digital control panel seem working OK, allowing me to adjust set point temperatures (off course the refrigerator is not working). I noticed that the refrigerator produces a little bit cool air (probably the compressor is producing cold air but it shut off prematurely and is not enough to make it cold)

I unplugged the power, hopefully it will reset but no joy. Condensation coils are clean from dust.

Please let me know what may cause the problem, where I can get the parts and how to fix it. It's not fun to have a bad refrigerator a week before the Thanksgiving.

Best regards,

***Jake*** · #2 November 19th, 2009, 07:31 AM

Here's our main thread on this issue that you can read and check yours to see if when you shake it, it rattles, if it rattles its bad.:
[FIXED] How to replace a (Whirlpool/Kenmore Model 106) Refrigerator Start Relay

Here's your compressor start device relay assembly for your model you can order:
Manufacturer's Number: 2319792

Jake

***net*** · #3 November 19th, 2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake

Here's our main thread on this issue that you can read and check yours to see if when you shake it, it rattles, if it rattles its bad.:
[FIXED] How to replace a (Whirlpool/Kenmore Model 106) Refrigerator Start Relay

Here's your compressor start device relay assembly for your model you can order:
Manufacturer's Number: 2319792

Jake

Thank you Jake for a quick response. I suspect either the run capacitor or the start device, but I did know which one. I'm going to order and give it a try.

Again, appreciate for the help.

Regards,
Net

***Jake*** · #4 November 19th, 2009, 09:43 AM

Its always the start device thats bad, never the run capacitor for a compressor thats doing what yours is doing.

Now, if it still does not start after you install the new start device, then its your compressor thats locked-up and you would need a new compressor.

Jake

***net*** · #5 November 19th, 2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake

Its always the start device thats bad, never the run capacitor for a compressor thats doing what yours is doing.

Now, if it still does not start after you install the new start device, then its your compressor thats locked-up and you would need a new compressor.

Jake

Thanks Jake. I hope will never deal with compressor issue. I guess compressor job is not for DIY because of the R134a thing.

***Jake*** · #6 November 19th, 2009, 01:42 PM

Correct, Compressor job can only be done by a licensed refrigeration tech.

If your compressor ever needs to be changed most refrigerators have a 5 yr. parts & labor warranty on the sealed system which includes the compressor.

Jake

***net*** · #7 November 20th, 2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake

Correct, Compressor job can only be done by a licensed refrigeration tech.

If your compressor ever needs to be changed most refrigerators have a 5 yr. parts & labor warranty on the sealed system which includes the compressor.

Jake

Thanks Jake, My start device order will be delivered tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes. I bought my refrigerator 5 years and 7 months ago, so all warranties are expire. Regards,

***Jake*** · #8 November 20th, 2009, 08:00 AM

Ok, sounds good, keep us posted.

Jake

***net*** · #9 November 24th, 2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake

Ok, sounds good, keep us posted.

Jake

Update: FedEx delivered the START-DEVICE on Monday afternoon (thought it was on Saturday for 2-day shipment but they did not count the weekends). Replaced it at 6pm and the refrigerator works like a champ again. My wife is very happy and busy with the grocery shopping for the Thanksgiving feast.

This is a great forum with fast support from Admin.

Jake, you are the man! Hat off to you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Net

***Jake*** · #10 November 24th, 2009, 08:37 AM

Excellent Net, good job.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jake

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