Kitchenaid KSRS25I fridge too cold sometimes. I ran diagnostics and it said I need to change the thermistor. So I replaced the part and reran the diagnostics and it still says I need to replace the

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do you have any frost build up it the freezer back wall... fan blowing in freezer and in back ...condeser coils clean... if all the above is ok ...must have temp. sensor or themostate cold control problem

Gary C Smith

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• Posted on Nov 30, 2008

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Compressor change is probably more than you wish to tackle.
1) must be certified to work with refrigerant.
2) requires silver soldering and or silver brazing.
3) requires re-charging with refrigerant and this is critical and must be measured to the oz.
If it works fine when it re-starts we need to find out what is stopping the compressor. First guess is a defrost timer. The unit goes into defrost at pre-determined intervals, depending on the defrost timer. When it goes into defrost, compressor goes off, heaters come on, and a defrost cycle is initiated. Following this, the heaters go off, (usually by a t-stat and not time), and the compressor is allowed to run again. Changing the defrost timer, which is probably one of the least expensive components, is worth a try. No guarantee, but it is a better choice than the compressor. If the tech did any tests, did he say why the compressor was questionable? Since this happens once or twice a week, it sounds like the timer or at least it is coinciding with a typical defrost cycle. Here is a possible test, when you find it blowing warm air in the freezer, advance the timer 1/4 turn cw. See if the compressor comes on when you do this. That is probably more info that you were looking for, but this is worth a try.

How old is the unit?

Gary

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Check the black 2" fill hose going from the top of the freezer to the ice maker fill cup , to see if it's frozen up . Also check the optics system for proper operation . Open the freezer door and the laser should flash 2 times , pause , flash2 times , pause etc. Close the flap on the left side and the laser should go off . If the laser does not come on when the door is opened , then the ice maker is in the harvest ( dump ) mode . If it stays this way , then ice maker is bad .

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Hi, there is no reset switch. The original fan was not the culprit. The culprit will be the microcomputer(PCB). This board routes the start signal, and power to the fans and compressor unit. The initial intervals are set be the cold control device inside the refrigerator, and freezer. The Microcomputer has several relays mounted on the board. One of the fan relays have failed. This will require you to replace the entire Microcomputer. This will correct the issue. The part number for the replacement computer will be 4389211

It is mounted on the compressor platform, under the control board housing cover.

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Hi,

I do not think my first attempt to help you went through, if this is a duplicate response I am sorry. It sounds like your condenser is overheating, this could be due to the coils being very dirty or the fan that keeps them cool is not running. The motor you hear on top is most likely the compressor that does the cooling. Remove the grille on top and look at the coils (similar to a radiator in a car but smaller) there will be a fan behind them that will (should) be turning. If the coils are dirty use a vacuum and brush if you have one to clean very thoroughly. I have put together some instructions on how to do this but it is for bottom compressor models, but it might help, I have attached the link to the bottom of this reply.

If the motor is not running you can see if something is caught in the blades stopping it, if it is clear and not running you will need a new condenser fan motor.

I hope this helps, let me know if you have questions.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4694132-hot_door_seal_rail_divider_strip_between