Whirlpool Refrigerator: not cooling properly
⚡ 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
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Replaced the control board
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Monitored temperature with ThermaData® Datalogger
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Identified Freon loss and thermostat issue
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Analysis based on 9 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:
- Refrigerator Mystery
- Whirlpool refrigerator freezing food
- Should I repair my Whirlpool refrigerator?
- Refrigerator freezing things up
- Thanksgiving refrigerator nightmare: Whirlpool
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- Freeze goes up to 17-18F before the compressor kicks in
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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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