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Refrigerator not cooling enough. Fridgidaire Gallery 2006-7?

My Fridgidaire Gallery side by side is not cooling properly. Freezer is right at 32-33 degrees.

I cleaned ice off the coils but still not working. The compressor seems to be running and the fan below running fine. Air is blowing into freezer, but not super cold. Ice maker isn't cycling, but I assume it's due to it not being cold enough. The ice is hard in the maker, but not cycling. A few shells down stuff is not fully frozen.

I cleaned the evap coils, cleaned any ice, emptied the freezer…. No luck.

Thermostat? Defrost time? Or is my compressor dying?

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Cause 1

Condenser Coils are Dirty

The condenser coils are usually located under the refrigerator. They dissipate heat as refrigerant passes through them. If the condenser coils are dirty, they won’t dissipate the heat effectively. As debris builds up on the coils, the refrigerator becomes less efficient, causing the refrigerator to work harder to cool down. If the coils are significantly dirty, the refrigerator will not be able to maintain the proper temperature. Check the condenser coils to determine if they are dirty—if the condenser coils are dirty, clean them.

Cause 2

Condenser Fan Motor

The condenser fan motor draws air though the condenser coils and over the compressor. If the condenser fan motor is not working properly, the refrigerator won’t cool properly. To determine if the fan motor is defective, first check the fan blade for obstructions. Next, try turning the fan motor blade by hand. If the blade does not spin freely, replace the condenser fan motor. If no obstructions are present and the fan blade spins freely, use a multimeter to test the fan motor for continuity. If the condenser fan motor does not have continuity, replace it.

Cause 3

Evaporator Fan Motor

The evaporator fan motor draws air over the evaporator (cooling) coils and circulates it throughout the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Some refrigerators have more than one evaporator fan motor. On refrigerators with only one evaporator, the evaporator is located in the freezer compartment. If the evaporator fan is not working, it will not circulate the cold air to the refrigerator compartment. If this occurs, the freezer may still get cold, while the refrigerator will not get cold. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective, try turning the fan blade by hand. If the fan blade does not turn freely, replace the fan motor. Additionally, if the motor is unusually noisy, replace it. Finally, if the motor does not run at all, use a multimeter to test the motor windings for continuity. If the windings do not have continuity, replace the evaporator fan motor.

UPDATE

The three causes listed above are the most common problems. Here’s a list of possible other causes:

Cause 4

Temperature Control Thermostat

The temperature control thermostat directs voltage to the compressor, evaporator fan motor, and condenser fan motor (if applicable). If the temperature control thermostat is not working properly, it may prevent the refrigerant system from running. To determine if the thermostat is defective, rotate the thermostat from the lowest setting to the highest setting and listen for a click. If the thermostat clicks, it is not likely defective. If the thermostat does not click, use a multimeter to test the thermostat for continuity. If the temperature control thermostat does not have continuity at any setting, replace it.

Cause 5

Temperature Control Board

The temperature control board provides voltage to the compressor and fan motors. If the temperature control board is defective, it will stop sending voltage to the cooling system. However, this is not a common occurrence. Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first test all of the more commonly defective components. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the temperature control board.

Cause 6

Start Capacitor

The start capacitor provides a boost of power to the compressor during start-up. If the start capacitor isn’t working, the compressor may not start. As a result, the refrigerator will not cool. To determine if the start capacitor is defective, test it with a multimeter. If the start capacitor is defective, replace it.

Cause 7

Thermistor

The thermistor monitors the refrigerator temperature and sends the temperature reading to the control board. The control board regulates power to the compressor and evaporator fan based on the thermistor readings. If the thermistor is defective, the compressor and evaporator fan may not run when necessary. As a result, the refrigerator will not be cold enough. To determine if the thermistor is defective, test it with a multimeter. The thermistor resistance should change in conjunction with the refrigerator temperature. If the thermistor resistance does not change, or the thermistor does not have continuity, replace the thermistor.

Cause 8

Compressor

The compressor is a pump which compresses the refrigerant and circulates the refrigerant through the evaporator and condenser coils. If the compressor is not working, the refrigerator won’t cool. However, this is rarely the case. Before replacing the compressor, first check all of the more commonly defective parts. If you have determined that all of the other components are working properly, check the compressor. Use a multimeter to test the continuity between the electrical pins on the side of the compressor. If there is an open circuit, the compressor is likely defective. If the compressor is defective, it must be replaced by a licensed technician.

Cause 9

Main Control Board

The main control board might be defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the main control board.



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Condenser fan running, evap fan running, cleaning coils was the first thing I did.

Freezer is about 32, fridge is cool. My next check will be the thermostat or defrost timer. I'm running out of ideas.

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Hi,

The freezer temperature is not correct at 32 F degrees it should be 0 F degrees. If the freezer is not cold enough the fridge certainly won't be.

Is there ice forming on the freezer compartment walls etc? If so the door seals may be faulty and allowing cold air out/warm air in

Is the compressor running continually or shutting down occasionally?

If it turns off then perhaps the temp sensor (or thermistor) in the freezer is faulty as the correct temp has not been reached. It is designed to turn off at least once every 8-12 hours for about 20-30 minutes. This is the auto defrost mode functioning

If it is running continually then perhaps there may be a problem with the sealed system.

What is the full model number of the fridge?

Update (10/28/2018)

Hi,

Here’s a link to the parts for your model fridge.

The first “question” asked/answered in the Most Recent section of the Question and Answers for the defrost thermostat kit (part#21 system section) suggests that this may be the cause of your problem too. It also tells how to test it.

There are the only two temperature sensors in the fridge, the other being the Temperature Control thermostat(part #21A Control section) so it may be best to start with them first to prove whether they are both OK or not..

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No ice in walls, but top 1/3 of evap coil was pretty iced up (I melted that).

It seems to shut down and cycle.

I have no idea where the freezer thermistor is or proper way to test it.

da

freezer ice cold bot frige is warm

da

If the freezer is at proper temp, then the compressor etc is functional. The frige gets cold air from freezer. There is a fan and sometimes a flapper in the duct.

what could be wrong? The fan is faulty, the damper mechanism is faulty, something is frozen over, the frige temp sensor is faulty, the control board is faulty

da

@helga203

What is the make and model number of the refrigerator?

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