Kenmore Coldspot Refrigerator Is Not Blowing Cold Air

Temperature Setting

• Of course, not all problems with refrigerator cooling come from the cooling apparatus. The temperature setting dial determines how cold the temperature will get inside the refrigeration chamber or freezer box. If the Coldspot is not blowing cold air, ensure the temperature setting is not set too low. Setting the temperature to a high setting will ensure more cold in the refrigerator.

Vent Blockage

• Another problem with the refrigerator that is not related to a machine malfunction is the blockage of the fan vent. The fan vent is the passage where cold air blows into the refrigerator chamber. Blocking this vent with too much food can block cold air from getting into the refrigerator. This problem is minimized by locating your refrigerator vent on the Coldspot and giving it a clear area to blow air.

Compressor

• If the refrigerator is blowing warm air, the problem may stem from a damaged compressor. The compressor turns the refrigerant into a liquid before it reaches the inner coils of the refrigerator. Once channeled into the refrigerator, the liquid expands absorbing heat and creating a cold environment. If the compressor is broken, the refrigerant does not liquefy and a cold environment is not created. Contact a repair professional if the compressor appears damaged or broken.

Condenser Coils

• Another reason refrigerant may end up too gaseous to absorb heat in the refrigerator is dirt on the condenser coils. These coils get the gaseous refrigerant after it is channeled through the inner coils of the refrigerator. Once in these outer coils, the gas expels much of the heat it absorbed from the refrigerator interior. Dirt on these coils will insulate them and prevent heat from escaping before the gas gets to the compressor. As a result, the refrigerant is not properly liquefied and does not pull enough heat from the refrigeration chamber. Cleaning the condenser coils occasionally will prevent this problem.

Missing Refrigerant

• A leak in the refrigeration system is rare, since the refrigerator features a closed air conditioning system. Still, if the air in the refrigerator is not blowing cold, the problem may stem from a leak in refrigerant. If this is suspected, ventilate the room immediately and unplug the refrigerator. Contact a service professional for repair and recharge options.