Norm_Shea
Premium Member
- Model Number
- 106.64269400
- Brand
- Sears Kenmore
- Age
- More than 10 years
I have a Kenmore Coldspot, Model # 106.64269400 that is intermittently dripping water into the refrigerator from the freezer. I know this has been discussed here previously and I have verified that the drain line is clear. I have run the entire length of it with a cleaning device and, when not iced up, water readily passes through it into the pan. But after 3-4 days, the drain hole will freeze over and the dripping resumes.
I have tested the continuity of the heater and that seems fine. And I do get the periodic dripping so I'm assuming that means the heater is coming on at some point. Can a heater lose effectiveness and, even though shows continuity, not be getting hot enough?
I've read in other posts about the thermostat; could that be bad and preventing the heater from running as long as it should? And is that thermostat located in the control box in the ceiling of the refrigerator or is there a separate one for the freezer?
One other item that is puzzling, the left side of the unit, right at the separation of the fridge and freezer, is very hot to the touch. That same area on the front body of the freezer is also very hot. Is there some refrigerant line that runs through there?
Thanks for any input anyone can provide.
I have tested the continuity of the heater and that seems fine. And I do get the periodic dripping so I'm assuming that means the heater is coming on at some point. Can a heater lose effectiveness and, even though shows continuity, not be getting hot enough?
I've read in other posts about the thermostat; could that be bad and preventing the heater from running as long as it should? And is that thermostat located in the control box in the ceiling of the refrigerator or is there a separate one for the freezer?
One other item that is puzzling, the left side of the unit, right at the separation of the fridge and freezer, is very hot to the touch. That same area on the front body of the freezer is also very hot. Is there some refrigerant line that runs through there?
Thanks for any input anyone can provide.