KitchenAid KFIS29PBMS00 freezer isn't very cold

[Dunesoul]

Model Number

KFIS29PBMS00

Brand

KitchenAid

Age

6-10 years

My apologies if this has been discussed before, I see a few threads similar but I'll ask again. I just acquired a
KFIS29PBMS00 after cleaning it up and finding that the water inlet valve was cracked ( the hard way with a really big puddle) I've realized that the freezer isn't very cold. I checked the settings, it's set to -5f, but a container of water is just barely frozen overnight and still slightly liquid aster 2 days.

Is there any potential good news here? Where to begin?

Thanks in advance.

-Matt

 

[jeff1]

Hi,

Is there any potential good news here?

Maybe.

Where to begin?

Expose the cooling/evaporator coils behind the false back wall in the freezer and let us know ( or take a picture ) of the frost pattern on the coils. All evenly frosted, 1/2 frosted and 1/2 bare, ball of ice, etc etc.

jeff.

 

[Dunesoul]

To be clear, do I need to remove the freezer drawer to access this, or is it through the back? Thanks

 

[Dunesoul]

 

[Dunesoul]

So, update. Out a price thermometer in the fridge this morning and it was at 63 degrees. Just got home, removed the freezer door and back panel. The photo shows no Frost, can't really say it was even cold. I then unplugged the fridge and plugged it back in. Got the power failure alert and confirmed it. Then I heard the compressor and fan kick on. Waiting to see if the temp drops.

 

[jeff1]

Your picture was with the refrigerator/compressor/fans running? If yes, you have an major system issue of some sort.....leaker, restriction, inefficient compressor = BIG $ repair or new refrigerator time.

jeff.

 

[Dunesoul]

Your picture was with the refrigerator/compressor/fans running? If yes, you have an major system issue of some sort.....leaker, restriction, inefficient compressor = BIG $ repair or new refrigerator time.

jeff.

I can say it was plugged in. For whatever reason it didn't seem to be running till I unplugged it and plugged it back in. The temp in the fridge is currently down to 46, so that's an improvement. I'll give it till tomorrow and check the coils again and let you know what I see. I'm hoping this is something I can work through. A fridge is a couple weeks wages! Not cool.

 

[Dunesoul]

I can say it was plugged in. For whatever reason it didn't seem to be running till I unplugged it and plugged it back in. The temp in the fridge is currently down to 46, so that's an improvement. I'll give it till tomorrow and check the coils again and let you know what I see. I'm hoping this is something I can work through. A fridge is a couple weeks wages! Not cool.

Today's update. Fridge at proper operating temp, around 45, freezer at 35 or so. Water barely frozen. Photo attached.

 

[jeff1]

You have an major system issue of some sort.....leaker, restriction, inefficient compressor = BIG $ repair or new refrigerator time.

jeff.

 

[Dunesoul]

You have an major system issue of some sort.....leaker, restriction, inefficient compressor = BIG $ repair or new refrigerator time.

jeff.

Thanks. Any thoughts on troubleshooting?

 

[jeff1]

Unless you have the special tools and knowledge of the refrigeration system, best to call someone in to check it out further.

jeff.