Whirlpool Refrigerator: not cooling properly

Based on 13 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not cooling properly: Replaced the control board (33.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Control board issue (3 mentions)
  • Thermostat problem (2 mentions)
  • Freon loss (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Replaced the control board

    Success rate: 15.0% DIY: Yes Medium
  2. Monitored temperature with ThermaData® Datalogger

    Success rate: 8.0% DIY: Yes Easy
  3. Identified Freon loss and thermostat issue

    Success rate: 8.0% DIY: Maybe Hard

Can I Fix This Myself?

33.0% DIY Success Rate

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Community Discussions

freezing food

The control board was the issue.

freezing things up

Swapped the freezer sensor and controller, which resolved the freezing issue.

refrigerator keeps freezing items

Repair technician identified Freon loss as the issue, suggesting a thermostat problem.

Freeze goes up to 17-18F before the compressor kicks in

The compressor kicks in later due to the cold environment affecting the refrigerator's ability to sense temperature.

not getting below 44F

Purchased ThermaData® WiFi Vaccine Storage Digital Datalogger to monitor temperature.

Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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