Refrigerator is working but not getting cold enough

Hello,

I read your problem and a lot of times when it is running but not cooling it can be as simple as just cleaning the coil. Take off the bottom back panel. (make sure you unplug fridge) and once you get the panel off, look in there if you see the hoses/coils dirty, they need to be cleaned and use a shop vac to really clean it and sometimes I will use a can of that compressed air that people use for computers. ANYWAY, if it is at all dirty, it needs to have a good cleaning. IF your compressor motor is real hot, then it has overloaded. In other words, its working to hard because of the dirt build up. A lot of people say, hey my compressor is running, but its not getting cold. Most the time it is running, but not at full capacity because it is dirty the coils and vents etc... Now, you have to let the fridge compressor cool down completely after you have cleaned it real good, then plug back in fridge and keep an eye on temp to see if it gets cold like normal. IF not, then what needs to be checked or replaced is the starter relay and most likely the capacitor. that is the switches the plug right into the compressor. You trace the wires that go to the compressor, and you will notice it hooks into a couple parts that plug into the compressor, that is your starter relay and capacitor. This can be replaced yourself. But first lets try the good cleaning method. AS a note: even though the compressor is running and if it is cleaned and still does not cool, the starter relay and compressor could have gone out, and those parts are designed to kick start the compressor at higher amps to have compressor operate at full capacity. I hope this helps you. Mike from fixya.

NOTE: This
is a multi-solution answer since I don't have all the tech from your question to pinpoint your problem
But the solution is in here generically, if you read and study the solutions very,very carefully.
First I would check cold control. Thats where you turn it off, if your temp is not warm. it can
be defective and not shutting off. If your temp is warm proceed with the following.
I would check the fan in the freezer. Listen to see if it is running
It moves air to the ref from the freezer
Then check to see if FREEZER CONTROL is turned WARMER WHICH MAKES THE REF COLDER AND VICE-VERSA. SEE?
The ref. temp should be about 33-35
The Freezer temp should be 0 to 10 Any thing below these temps is overkill and a waste of elect
The higher the number you turn it up to is the coldest
But is probably a common defrost problem The ice build up
is not being melted by the defrost system.The fan can't blow through the coils into the fridge.
Take out back panel of freezer to check for ice buildup. The coils should be clean.
There are three components to a defrost system- a heater,heater thermostat, and a timer unless you have a defrost electronic card.
Its best handled by a Technician but you could possibly do it by taking your model number to the nearest appliance parts store and asking for the parts. They are mostly located in freezer ,behind back panel on freezer coils.except the card which is usually located in ref The parts store will have info
Also check fan undernearh Ref in the rear
Clean condenser coils underneath
Make sure back cover is on the fridge. Some take them off and throw them away.
make one out of cardboard if its gone, using the holes of the old one.
.I'm including my article on Refrigerator Repair for your help and convenience.;
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http://www.fixya.com/support/r5816737-fix_refrigerator_psychologically
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http://www.applianceaid.com/procedures.html

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WATER SPLASHING IN FREEZER AT ICEMAKER
THE FILL TUBE IN BACK OF REFRIGERATOR CAN SLIP
AGAINST THE FILL RESERVOIR CAUSING A PARTIAL BLOCKAGE
OR BECOME CLOGGED WITH ICE.
REMOVE THE ICEMAKER AND INSPECT THE FILL TUBE.
RUN WATER IN TUBE TO ELININATE BLOCKAGE AND CHECK
TEMP IN FREEZER. IF TEMP IS BELOW 0 DEGREES, THATS
OVERKILL AND USUALLY A WASTE OF ELECTRICITY TO KEEP IT THAT COLD, NOT TO MENTION THE FILL TUBE FREEZING UP
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