Refrigerator is not cooling

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My refrigerator is not cooling but the freezer part is, what can I do to fix the problem?

Betty Geist · Answer

That happen to me unplug the refrigerator for about 3 hours and let it total defrost and plug it back it should work

Molly · Answer

This just happened to me with our Frigidaire. We had to get the mother board replaced because it was not telling the fan in the freezer to blow the cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator. As soon as he replaced the mother board, it worked perfectly. The repair man said he has seen this happen with both top freezer models and side by side models. Unfortunately, it did take almost a month for the part to come off of back order.

Carol Fredette · Answer

Check out www.repairclinic.com. Could be heater defroster, themostat or door is stuck closed

Elwanna · Answer

If it ends up being dead for good:  In Texas, busted frigerators make great worm farms.  They keep the fire ants out.  I've heard some people grow mushrooms in them too.  Both are country solutions unless you buried it surrounded by garden to avoid an eye sore.

Rosemarie Randolph · Answer

Also, you might try pulling it out from the wall, and vacuum the back, underneath, and around the compressor ,and the coils. Unplug first. This is one of the more frequent repairs we've done over the years. - both my Dad & my husband had repair businesses.

Sari Graham · Answer

I actually find a lot of answers off of You Tube...I would type 'refrigerator not cooling, freezer works. You can also add the make of your fridge. You'd be surprised how many people this has happened to out there.

Ruthie · Answer

We had the same problem and called out a repair man. He looked and said we had the freezer temp set too cold and that ice was forming in between  the freezer and fridge. This was preventing the air flow. So we 'defrosted' the unit to melt the ice in between  and set the freezer temp lower and it has worked perfect ever since. Thank goodness for honest repair men!

Rus1058682 · Answer

Check to see if the fan is working, and if it has proper air movement in the area where the compressor is located. And don't keep checking (opening the door) the fridge. It takes time for the system to work. If possible, unplug for a couple days, and then plug it back up.. In some cases the defrost timer sticks, and may need to be replaced. Without knowing the type and year of the system, it is hard to know what the real problem is..

Mark · Answer

Likely one of three items - all easily replaced.
Defrost temp switch
Defrost timer
Defrost heater
Look up your make and model. Start with the least expensive part first.
Have fun.

Barbara · Answer

Thank you to everyone that replied.  I poured hot water down the air vent which broke up the ice build up, I also vacuumed all the dust out from the back.  
So far so good!

Rus1058682 · Answer

Great Barbara.. But that is a quick fix, but I am afraid you have a defrost system problem that will make it occur again. I would have it checked as soon as possible.. R

Noshy · Answer

Check out this helpful guide. Could be a Defrost temp switch Defrost timer Defrost heateror door is stuck closed

https://noshhealthykitchen.com/whirlpool-refrigerator-not-cooling-or-freezing/

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