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LG Refrigerator: Error code rf and e

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:12:40 -0700

I have an error code rf and e on my LG bottom freezer refrigerator the freezer works fine the refrigerator top section seems to not be cooling like the bottom veggies section and that's were the vent is I have to reconnect every 3 hours to delete the code what should be replaced? Help??!

⟐ Answer edited января 22, 2026 at 13:12 GMT-7

White-Westinghouse Refrigerator: Westinghouse N660G Refrigerator compressor not running?

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:33:39 -0700

So my fridge door was accidentally left ajar and the temperature got to 35C. The fridge no doubt tried to cool the entire garage...

So the fans are running but the compressor isn't.

Compressor feels hot and so does the condenser coil. There is a 3 wired device on the condenser. I assume its a thermal trip out. I'm hoping it will reset once it cools down....

Cant locate the manual

Any help appreciated.

⟐ Edited декабря 19, 2023 at 5:33 GMT-7

Samsung Refrigerator: Why is my freezer not freezing?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:39:22 -0700

Hi everybody :)

I tried to find the why for more days now, and am now on my way to give up.

I have a RSH1DTMH american fridge-freezer, and have some problems on the freezer part, fridge working well after mooving the temperature sensor.

Freezer is not freezing, i can’t tell at what temerature it keeps, but certainly above 0°C because water put in stays a water.

I checked the temperature sensor with the ohm meter, and it seems OK, checked the defrost heater (manual forced defrost) - works well, and the fan inside the freezer - is OK.

I’m not sure where is the defrost thermostat, i see 2 pieces that looks similar to the thermostat I saw on some videos on youtube treating different fridges, but i’m not sure if it’s this and anyway seems more complicated to get out because the wires going out of it doesn’t go to one place.

What’s more when the fridge is turned on I can see that the freezer is trying to do something, because after few minutes you can see a lot of frost on one tube. The other thing is that temperature on the panel is getting lower to reach after a long time the temperature that I set so -19°C. It takes a long time, between half a day and one day, but finally it shows and stays at -19 but that’s not right, because the water put inside doesn’t even freeze.

Join some pictures to show what I’m trying to explain :)

Any help appreciated :) !!

It went into forced operation, but it didn’t make any sound.

I mesured again the sensor while the dispaly is showing -25°C, I join the picture because I’m not sure if I did it with correct setting of ohm-meter.

here’s how it’s frosted at the moment

my estimation is that it’s around +20°C inside the freezer

And here is the image of the temerature sensor

It was attached to the tube going out of the silver reservoir with a plastic attach but i took it out to be able to disconnect it totally

⟐ Answered декабря 11, 2025 at 17:39 GMT-7

GE Profile Refrigerator PGCS1RKZ: GE refrigerator PGCS1RKZASS getting warm intermittently

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:05:56 -0700

Our refrigerator is getting warm intermittently. Fridge gets warm and freezer mostly seems to stay working, although has warmed a little a couple times but we have not had to pull the food out of it yet (can’t keep perishable food in the fridge. The compressor seems to be working, as well as the fan that blows on it (fast enough that can’t really see the blades). The fan in the back middle of the freezer seems to be spinning well enough too. There are two vents on the left side of the fridge that connect to the door with the ice maker, these vents sometimes get very warm (almost hot to the touch) as well as the area around them. It seems like this is connected to how warm the fridge is getting. When it warms up, it does it pretty quickly and gets to high 60’s by morning (happens often at night). I can usually get the refrigerator working again by messing with it, but haven’t found a consistent method. Sometimes I unplug it for a bit, sometimes just using “turbo cool” for a little while seems to get it going again. I have also put it in diagnostic mode and tried reset and a few other things. I have tried the command to toggle defrost cycle, but it is difficult for me to know what the current state is. Usually some combination of these things gets it working again. I thought it was the thermistor in the fridge but it seems to read the temperature okay and the diagnostic test for those said pass for all of them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

⟐ Commented сентября 19, 2024 at 4:05 GMT-7

Maytag Refrigerator: Maytag french door, ice maker will not fill with water or make ice.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:18:35 -0700

Ice maker stopped working. Have had the icemaker, water inlet valve (inside) and the fill valve (on back) replaced. Still no ice. The water in the door comes out fine; when ice dispenser is pressed I can hear the ice auger working. There is no ice build up anywhere and put in a new water filter. Fridge is four years old and the seals are all like new. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

⟐ Commented августа 04, 2025 at 9:18 GMT-7

Samsung Refrigerator: Water is dispensing even with no filter, not going through the filter

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:14:53 -0700

I have previously been successful in changing the water filter in my Samsung refrigerator model # RS2530BWP. This time, the filter is completely dry, the water going to the ice maker and the dispenser is not going through the filter. Also, the dispenser works fine when the filter is removed - as though the water is bypassing the filter all together. Is this possible? Is this a housing defect, a valve issue, or other?? Thanks for any assistance you can offer!

⟐ Edited декабря 29, 2024 at 23:14 GMT-7

Samsung Refrigerator: No ice cubes from dispenser.

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:48:42 -0700

I have a side by side Samsung refrigerator. The ice maker is making ice but cannot retrieve any ice cubes in dispenser. There are lot of crushed ice in the auger case assembly. I was able to get most of it out and clear all around the auger. But still no ice cubes coming from dispenser. what is the problem?

⟐ Answer accepted сентября 23, 2024 at 13:48 GMT-7

Kenmore Refrigerator: Kenmore Elite model 795.74015.411 refrigerator not cooling

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 06:22:55 -0700

I have a Kenmore Elite model 795.74015.411 refrigerator that suddenly stopped cooling last night. I do hear fan(s) running when doors are closed. There are no error codes. Unit is 2 years old.

⟐ Commented июля 20, 2024 at 6:22 GMT-7

LG Refrigerator: LG Fridge lfxs30766s not cooling after coil cleaning

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:46:11 -0700

I have the lfxs30766s model and the freezer and fridge are not cooling. I have unplugged and plugged the unit back in with 33F temp for fridge and -4F temp for Freezer with the Ice Plus ON as recommended by LG and it didn’t work. I have already cleaned the coils. My fridge has a solid state relay (I believe) with an overload capacitor. Capacitor seems OK. I checked the large CAP on the PCB and it’s OK. I removed CON201, verified the voltage the got up to 200VAC, pressed the test button, heard several beeps, but no LED. I then plugged back in the CON201 and restarted the unit and did not see any LEDs. I hear the compressor kicking on and the fan starts. I left the fridge powered overnight and this morning it was still warm in the fridge and freezer. What can I check next?

⟐ Edited декабря 19, 2023 at 5:46 GMT-7

Kenmore Refrigerator: Refrigerator not cooling but freezer was cold.

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:09:13 -0700

I have a Kenmore bottom freezer refrigerator. The refrigerator was not cooling but the freezer was cold. The condenser wasn’t dirty but I did take off the evaporator cover in the freezer. The left side coils were frosted over. Both fans in the bottom did operate. As of now, refrigerator still isn’t cool. Any other ideas?

⟐ Commented мая 08, 2023 at 10:09 GMT-7

Kenmore Refrigerator: Kenmore Elite Refrigerator Problem 795.73157-610

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:35:26 -0700

How do I access the test mode using the reset switch on the motherboard, behind the fridge?

⟐ Edited декабря 19, 2023 at 5:35 GMT-7

Frigidaire FFPE45B2QM: Why won't my door close properly?

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:55:19 -0700

When I close the door it doesn't seem to keep the cold air in.

⟐ Answer edited февраля 28, 2023 at 19:55 GMT-7

Samsung Refrigerator - RF26J7500: Samsung Icemaker I/R Sensor Question

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:08:07 -0700

I have the Samsung French Door on top, Icemaker Upper left corner Freezer on the bottom, Model #RF26J7500SR refridgerator. The icemaker has always been a hassle, but at least it made ice. It no longer does so. I’ve tried everything but replacing the Icemaker/Auger Assembly/Control board. Right now it hasn’t made ice in almost 2 weeks. Not even in test mode (I hit the test button and hear the *DING-DING*, so I know the I/M is operational). I’ve defrosted it using the “Fd” forced defrost mode and steamer, so there is absolutely no ice buildup on anything. It simply won’t drop ice. I did remove the I/M and the auger assembly just to inspect them and make sure there was no icebuildup anywhere in the back of the ice room, and I did notice my auger assembly has a hairline crack in it. Could this possibly be the issue? Also, is the I/R sensor located on the auger assembly supposed to emit a visible beam? Because it does not. I’ve also checked my compressor and evaporator coils and they’re all clean. I have placed a thermometer in the ice room and it hovers around 10F degrees. I know it won’t drop ice until it reaches 9F, but my thermometer could be off. Although I do have the freezer temp set to -8F. Any suggestions? Based on everything I’ve read here about the disaster that is the Samsung Icemaker, I’m thinking I need to replace all the components, i.e., I/M, auger assembly and the control board. And do that epoxy thing to seal the ice room.

⟐ Answered апреля 10, 2025 at 21:08 GMT-7

Hotpoint Refrigerator: hotpoint refrigerator cool but not cold, freezer is fine

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 03:27:59 -0700

Why hotpoint refrigerator cool but not cold, the freezer is fine

⟐ Commented декабря 01, 2024 at 3:27 GMT-7

GE Refrigerator GFE28GSK: Why are moldy looking particles coming out of my water dispenser?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:38:03 -0700

Ever since changing the filter nasty looking flakes and moldy looking flakes have been coming out of my water dispenser. GE is saying they need to send a tech out and before that I’d like to ask if anyone else has had this issue and see if there is a solution. Yes I’ve removed the faulty filter and replaced with the plug and have run vinegar thru the system multiple times with no success. Any advice is appreciated.

@jayeff.

I finally ordered and have replaced the cold water reservoir. Upon removal of old reservoir it was filled up with slime/mold. The new reservoir seems to be performing great with nothing other than water coming out.

Thank you again for the advice and parts source.

⟐ Answer edited января 23, 2026 at 9:38 GMT-7

Frigidaire Refrigerator: My frigidaire refrigerator stopped cooling

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:35:16 -0700

Hi my frigidaire refrigerator stopped cooling. The freezer is working but the fridge stopped today after I was putting away groceries and left open for too long. I used the on/ off button on door and turned off and back on but still not cooling and temp went to 14 degrees celc. Now I’m also hearing an on and off clicking noise coming from the right side of fridge. Please advise, thanks!

⟐ Commented января 04, 2024 at 18:35 GMT-7

GE Refrigerator DFE29JSD: GE Adora Refrigerator evaporator coil frosting over

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:35:49 -0700

I have a GE model DFE29JSDASS that is 5.5 years old. Recently, we noticed the temperature display read 69 degrees, so we knew we had a problem. I pulled out all the drawers and shelves and exposed the evaporator coil and fan. The first thing I noticed was the fan was not running. After unplugging the fan and plugging it back in, it immediately turned on and has been running since. Overnight, that alone dropped the temperature back down around 35.

However, now I noticed that the evaporator coil is covered with a substantial amount of frost - looks more like snow. I defrosted it once with a hair dryer and it was back in a couple of hours. So it seems there may be more of an issue that just the fan. Not sure what steps to take next. Any direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

⟐ Edited декабря 19, 2023 at 5:35 GMT-7

Ge Profile refregerator: Why is my freezer not at 0°?

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 05:32:08 -0700

My refrigerator model is GE Profile side-by -side PS123SGPA BS. Digital temperature panel in refrigerator section has a freezer temperature reading that hovers in 24°-26° range. Noticed it was warm few days ago.

Any idea what I should check or will this require a technician before buying a new fridge?

⟐ Answered ноября 13, 2022 at 5:32 GMT-7

GE Refrigerator: Why won't my icemaker dump ice?

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:53:39 -0700

I have a GE Side by Side Refrigerator Model GSH23JSXLSS.

My icemaker will not dump the ice. I just replaced the icemaker with a new one. It is getting the water and it freezes but will not dump the ice. I also changed the water filter. The water despenser works great and water is getting to the icemaker too. I can initiate the dump sequence and it will process the ice out but it will not do it automatically. There is nothing abstructing the flow of water or the arm that stops the cycle. Had the same problem with the old one that I just removed.

⟐ Edited марта 11, 2024 at 9:53 GMT-7

Admiral Refrigerator: Refrigerator freezer not cooling

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:39:02 -0700

My side by side refrigerator is not cooling. The evaporator fan and condenser fans are both running. Air is blowing in freezer. Checked the overload start relay on side of condenser. It's fine and condenser is running and not hot. Everything is running as it should but not cold. Any advise on what my issue could be?

⟐ Edited апреля 26, 2024 at 12:39 GMT-7