Frigidaire Side By Side Refrigerator Freezer Not Freezing

While it may seem strange having only the top half of your freezer not freezing is a common refrigerator problem.

Frigidaire side by side refrigerator freezer not freezing.

On most refrigerators the fan motor will not run when the door is open. If your side by side refrigerator isn t as cool as it should be and frost is forming in the freezer a failed defrost sensor could be to blame. If the evaporator fan motor is not working the freezer will not cool. To check the evaporator fan motor open the freezer door and then manually activate the freezer door switch.

If the evaporator fan is not working the freezer or refrigerator will not cool adequately. This diy repair guide shows how to replace the defrost sensor also called a defrost thermostat bi metal. If you notice water pooling on the floor when the freezer is running. Freezer is cool on bottom as is fridge but neither is effective.

I opened inside rear of freezer and found top 4 or so of coils frozen with ice. If the refrigerator doors are opened too frequently or too long allows warm air to enter the product and therefore causes it to run more often. Defrost the freezer if it s clogged with ice. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective try turning the fan blade by hand.

Single speed compressors most top freezer and side by side refrigerator models it is normal for the refrigerator to work longer when the room or outside weather is too warm or hot. Tech put in new 3 n 1 relay yesterday and 24 hours later the freezer is not cold enough. The evaporator fan motor draws cold air over the evaporator coils and circulates it throughout the freezer.