Frigidaire Side By Side Refrigerator Freezer Not Cooling

Use a multimeter to test the start relay for continuity between the start and run terminals.

Frigidaire side by side refrigerator freezer not cooling.

As a result the refrigerator will not cool. This diy repair guide shows how to replace the defrost sensor also called a defrost thermostat bi metal. If the evaporator fan is not working the freezer or refrigerator will not cool adequately. To determine if the start relay is defective unplug the freezer and remove the start relay from the compressor.

The start capacitor provides a boost of power to the compressor during start up. If the compressor won t run the freezer will not cool. If the start relay does not have continuity or if it smells burnt replace it. The thermostat sensor will be around the damper which you can easily take off.

I opened inside rear of freezer and found top 4 or so of coils frozen with ice. To determine if the start capacitor is defective test it with a multimeter. Remove the air damper removing any screws holding the conduit cover or damper cover into place pulling the covers off as well. Beneath the water collection pan is a drain hole.

If the start capacitor isn t working the compressor may not start. If your fridge is experiencing water buildup where your food is or ice buildup in the freezer most likely you re dealing with a frost problem or clogged defrost drain. 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. Tech put in new 3 n 1 relay yesterday and 24 hours later the freezer is not cold enough.

In your fridge directly below the evaporator there s a water collection pan. My frigidaire side by side refrigerator freezer is not working properly. The evaporator fan motor draws cold air over the evaporator coils and circulates it throughout the freezer. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective try turning the fan blade by hand.