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Refrigerator — Not cooling

For a refrigerator with this symptom, the most relevant component families are Evaporator fan motor, Condenser fan motor, Compressor start relay / overload, Temperature sensor / thermistor, Main control board.

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What commonly causes refrigerator not cooling?

For a refrigerator with this symptom, the most relevant component families are Evaporator fan motor, Condenser fan motor, Compressor start relay / overload, Temperature sensor / thermistor, Main control board.

Most relevant

Component families associated with this symptom

These are component types commonly connected with this malfunction. They are not model-specific part-number recommendations.

High relevance1

Evaporator fan motor

The evaporator fan circulates cold air through the refrigerator compartments.

High relevance2

Condenser fan motor

The condenser fan removes heat from the condenser on fan-cooled designs.

High relevance3

Compressor start relay / overload

The compressor may fail to start when its start device is defective.

High relevance4

Temperature sensor / thermistor

Electronic controls use thermistors to determine cooling demand.

Additional possibility5

Main control board

The control board operates compressor, fans, and defrost loads.

Additional possibility6

Defrost heater / defrost thermostat

A failed defrost system can ice over the evaporator and block airflow.

Additional possibility7

Door gasket

Air leakage through a damaged gasket increases cooling load.

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Functions being matched: Evaporator fan motor, Condenser fan motor, Compressor start relay / overload, Temperature sensor / thermistor, Main control board, Defrost heater / defrost thermostat, Door gasket

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