MontezumaAztec
Premium Member
- Model Number
- KRFC704FPS03
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Age
- 1-5 years
Hello all,
I've read through a few threads to try diagnosing my refrigerator problem but was looking to get additional confirmation here. I have a KRFC704FPS03 refrigerator that does not seem to cool properly but the freezer works fine. I had a tech come out a couple weeks ago and he mentioned there was some ice buildup he removed, and I thought that fixed the problem, but only temporarily. 2 weeks later and the refrigerator still does not seem to cool properly and there is more ice buildup at the bottom of the RC. The previous threads I've looked at mention the RC or RC Evap thermistor being the culprit:
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I thought the issue also might be the refrigerator not getting sufficient airflow. It's in a very tight space that the previous homeowner tried to make like a built in, so there is no gap on the sides of the refrigerator and maybe a half inch on the top. I took some diagnostics readings with the refrigerator both pushed in and pulled out, but the readings aren't consistent refer to tech sheet
The RC Thermistor seems to be consistently high. The RC Evaporator Thermistor was high but has gone lower since. Any other thoughts on this?
Really appreciate the help!
I've read through a few threads to try diagnosing my refrigerator problem but was looking to get additional confirmation here. I have a KRFC704FPS03 refrigerator that does not seem to cool properly but the freezer works fine. I had a tech come out a couple weeks ago and he mentioned there was some ice buildup he removed, and I thought that fixed the problem, but only temporarily. 2 weeks later and the refrigerator still does not seem to cool properly and there is more ice buildup at the bottom of the RC. The previous threads I've looked at mention the RC or RC Evap thermistor being the culprit:
FIXED - KitchenAid Refrigerator KRFC704FPS03 not cooling, freezer working
We've had this refrigerator for about two years. The temperature in the middle of the refrigerator is about 55 degrees. The freezer is working fine. We had a tech come out and he shotgunned the fix by replacing the control board and UI board. That did not resolve the issue. I'm going to have...
www.applianceblog.com
KitchenAid Refrigerator KRFC704FSS01 - Freezer works fine but fridge not cooling and RC fan doesn't run
Hello everyone. My fridge recently has some issue and it is not cooling at all. freezer works fine. I entered diagnostic mode and turn on the RC fan then can start running and bring cold air to the fridge. I noticed some ice at the bottom of the fridge. unplugged it and open all doors to let ice...
www.applianceblog.com
FIXED - KRMF706ESS KitchenAid fridge cooling issue - Test 39: Open Evap Thermistor
Hi - I may be having the same issue as the member below - the fridge is only a couple of years old, and as of few days ago the fridge is running at 50 degrees, while the freezer runs fine at 0 degrees. I ran the diagnostics on the front panel and Test 39 RC Evap Thermistor returns 02 - Open...
www.applianceblog.com
I thought the issue also might be the refrigerator not getting sufficient airflow. It's in a very tight space that the previous homeowner tried to make like a built in, so there is no gap on the sides of the refrigerator and maybe a half inch on the top. I took some diagnostics readings with the refrigerator both pushed in and pulled out, but the readings aren't consistent refer to tech sheet
| Test | 8/18 reading | 8/19 reading (pulled out) | 8/21 reading (in) | 9/1 reading (out) | |
| 01 | RC Thermistor | 46 | 39 | 44 | 53 |
| 02 | FC Thermistor | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 |
| 03 | RC Evaporator Thermistor | 59 | 44 | 41 | 33 |
| 04 | FC Evaporator Thermistor | -5 | -9 | 0 | -13 |
| 05 | Pantry Thermistor | 39 | 33 | 44 | 46 |
| 14 | Ice Box Thermistor | 0 | 18 | 11 | 4 |
| 16 | Ice Maker Thermistor | 27 | 41 | 31 | 25 |
| 23 | RC Maximum Temperature | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| 28 | RC Average Termpature | 44 | 39 | 41 | 44 |
| 33 | RC Minimum Temperature | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| 57 | RC Fan Test | On | On | On | On |
| 58 | Condenser Fan Test | On | On | On | On |
| 128 | 700 |
The RC Thermistor seems to be consistently high. The RC Evaporator Thermistor was high but has gone lower since. Any other thoughts on this?
Really appreciate the help!
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