Craig for Model Number FRT21G2NWO Freezer cold but not enough on all settings with fridge cool but could be better. Compressor rarely kicks on. Coils don’t have ice and underneath of fridge is clean. Seems like cold control doesn’t read the correct temp in the fridge but when I can warm up the fridge and get it to come on it blows very cold. Also checked defrost timer and not stuck in defrost mode. Fridge kept in attached garage but had this problem when outside temps were above 50 degrees. Appliance is 2 years old. My question is can the cold control thermostat lose the ability to read correct temps or possibly get stuck?
Answer Craig, Yes, the temperature control can get stuck and or become out of calibration, but usually not that soon in the lifetime of a fairly new refrigerator. The most likely issue is the fact that the refrigerator is in the garage, attached or otherwise. The temperature variances in a garage are way too large, and can keep the refrigeration components from transferring the heat properly and can cause the refrigerator to operate at less than desirable temperatures. You may have to move the refrigerator into a controlled temperature environment for proper operation. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Thursday, December 19, 2013