106.60239903 Kenmore Coldspot not staying cold enough

[torresdale]

Model Number

106.60239903

Brand

Sears Kenmore

Age

More than 10 years

Hello, I am having problems with a 2011 Kenmore Coldspot, model number 106.60239903. I have both the freezer and refrigerator turned up as high (low?) as they will go, in this case to 5, but the refrigerator temp has been swinging between 37-42 degrees. The freezer is usually around 5 degrees, but every couple of days it gets warmer and looks like it is starting to defrost, everything in the freezer gets damp.

Normally the motor/fan on the fridge runs almost continously since it is hot here, but when the freezer gets exceptionally warm there is no sound at all. If I unplug and plug the refrigerator back in, the motor/fan starts up again and cools down the refrigerator and freezer. Any idea on what could be causing this? Can it be repaired or do I need a new fridge?

 

[jeff1]

Hi,

Normally the motor/fan on the fridge runs almost continously since it is hot here, but when the freezer gets exceptionally warm there is no sound at all. If I unplug and plug the refrigerator back in, the motor/fan starts up again and cools down the refrigerator and freezer.

Kinda sounds like a wishy/washy temp thermostat.
Sorry to say the temp thermostat is coming back as NLA.

LINK> Temp thermostat control

jeff sr.

 

[torresdale]

That's too bad; I had a feeling it was time for a new refrigerator.
Thank you for your help!

 

[jeff1]

Happy shopping time

Your welcome.

jeff sr.