Model # 79578403801 Official Kenmore refrigerator

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Why is frost building up in my refrigerator's freezer?

Main causes: damaged door seal, faulty defrost sensor or bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, bad defrost timer o…

Why won't my refrigerator run?

Main causes: control board or cold control failure, broken compressor start relay, compressor motor failure, defrost tim…

Why isn't my refrigerator cooling well?

Main causes: blocked vents, defrost system problems, evaporator fan failure, dirty condenser coils, bad sensors, condens…

Why is my freezer not cold enough?

Main causes: leaky door gasket, defrost system failure, evaporator fan not running, dirty condenser coils, condenser fan…

Why won't my refrigerator ice maker make ice?

Main causes: jammed ice cubes, broken ice maker assembly, dirty water filter, kinked water line, bad water valve, freeze…

Why won't my refrigerator cool at all?

Main causes: blocked air vents, compressor problems, condenser or evaporator fan not working, control system failure, se…

Why is water dripping from my refrigerator onto the floor?

Main causes: water valve leaking, frozen or broken defrost drain tube, overflowing drain pan, cracked water system tubin…

What routine maintenance does my refrigerator need?

Things to do: clean condenser coils, replace the water filter, clean the interior, adjust doors to prevent air leaks, cl…

Most common repair guides to help fix your refrigerators

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How to replace a refrigerator water valve

Replace the water valve that feeds water to the ice maker and water dispenser if it no longer controls the flow of water…

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15 minutes or less

How to replace a refrigerator temperature control board

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30 minutes or less

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Model # 79578403801 Official Kenmore refrigerator

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your refrigerators

Why is frost building up in my refrigerator's freezer?

Why won't my refrigerator run?

Why isn't my refrigerator cooling well?

Why is my freezer not cold enough?

Why won't my refrigerator ice maker make ice?

Why won't my refrigerator cool at all?

Why is water dripping from my refrigerator onto the floor?

What routine maintenance does my refrigerator need?

Most common repair guides to help fix your refrigerators

How to replace a refrigerator water valve

How to replace a refrigerator temperature control board

How to clean refrigerator condenser coils

Effective articles & videos to help repair your refrigerators

How to Replace the Water Filter in a Maytag Refrigerator

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