Whirlpool Refrigerator: not cooling

Based on 88 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not cooling: Replaced control board, fridge is now cooling properly. (45.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Faulty control board (5 mentions)
  • Compressor failure (4 mentions)
  • Thermostat issues (4 mentions)
  • Defrost system failure (3 mentions)
  • Refrigerant leak (2 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Replaced control board, fridge is now cooling properly.

    Success rate: 3.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  2. Replaced starting device, refrigerator is now working fine.

    Success rate: 2.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  3. Defrost for 24 hours and let sit without opening for 8 hours.

    Success rate: 1.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  4. Tapped the unit to get the fan working again.

    Success rate: 1.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  5. Reset the fridge, it began cooling again.

    Success rate: 1.0% DIY: Maybe Medium

Can I Fix This Myself?

45.0% DIY Success Rate

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Analysis based on 55 community discussions
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Community Discussions

recently stopped cooling

Replaced the starting device, and the refrigerator is now working fine.

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not getting cold enough

Replaced the control board with a new one, and the fridge is now cooling properly.

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freezer cold but fridge warm, evaporator coils frozen

Replaced the bi-metal heater after confirming it was dead, fridge is now cooling properly.

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Refrigerator intermittently stops running

Likely needs a new thermostat.

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freezer isn’t holding cold temp

Contact Whirlpool for warranty service on the sealed system.

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