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    Default Fridge shutting down completely

    Model Number: 253.74812400
    Brand: Sears Kenmore
    Age: 6-10 years

    Fridge keeps shutting down after 24 hours or so... will power up after a short period.

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    So you mean it will stop running after 24 hours, then long does it take before it starts running again?

    Its either a stuck cold control thermostat or defrost timer, I've seen both happen in this model before.

    #21 is the cold control thermostat, #23 is the defrost timer:


    If it happens again, Underneath the console#17 is a hole that you can turn the timer with a screwdriver clockwise and see if the refrigerator starts running again, if not, then its the cold control thermostat thats bad.

    Here's the cold control thermostat for this model:
    Manufacturer's Number: 5304421256

    5304421256

    Here's the defrost timer:
    Manufacturer's Number: 215846602

    215846602



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    Actually after I discovered it off, unplugged, waited 15 minutes or so, re connected and it ran... checked the next day mid afternoon and it was was completely down again.. I will do this procedure and get back..

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    Yes, when you notice it off do what I mentioned above and keep us posted.

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