Kenmore Model 795.71099.111 French Door Refrigerator/Double Freezer Drawer Not Cooling in Either Compartment.

[Kurt C]

Model Number

795.71099.111

Brand

Sears Kenmore

Age

More than 10 years

Good afternoon gals and gents,

I have a Kenmore refrigerator/freezer combo unit which is not cooling to any degree at all. When power is supplied, the lights in both compartments illuminate and the control panel on the front door is powered. I adjusted the freezer temp to 1 degree and the refrigerator temp to 35 degrees two days ago but, as of today, neither is cooling to their commanded temps. Both are sitting at room temperature.

I removed the rear panel and, when power is supplied, I found that the compressor is running and the condenser fan is running. The condenser coils were badly gunked up with lint/debri so I cleaned the entire compartment out well and attempted operation again. No joy. The signs I'm seeing here are suggesting that there may be a sealed system issue but I am not seeing any points of leakage and, it seems the unit is a bit new for a clog/restriction.

I'm wondering if there might not be an issue in the temperature control circuit? I removed another back panel to find a circuit board. Not being totally computer savvy, I'm not totally sure how to proceed with diagnosis.

Any info or help anyone here can provide is appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Jake]

Hi Kurt,

If the compressor is running and you are getting no cooling whatsoever, That indicates a typical sealed system problem.

The sealed system consists of the compressor, condenser, evaporator, heat exchanger, filter/drier and refrigerant. Common problems with a sealed system are bad compressors, refrigerant leaks, and system restrictions.

Sealed system repair costs will often exceed the machines value especially if its over 10 years old.

Jake

 

[Kurt C]

Thanks Jake!,

I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I did a little more digging into the unit and I would have to agree. I think we're going to go ahead and scrap this project.

Thanks again!

 

[Jake]

Glad to help Kurt!

Jake

 

[dashriprok]

Your refrigerator is built by LG. It's likely that your compressor is bad as the common failure mode on LG compressors is that they run but don't pump the refrigerant.