Refrigerators of this generation are now twenty years old in many homes, and they are usually kept running because the cabinet itself is sound. Diagnosis follows the same path as on newer models, but a technician will be blunt about which repairs make economic sense.
A line that freezes inside the door is common on this platform when the fresh-food compartment runs too cold, so the set point and thermistor are checked before the door is opened up. Unplug the refrigerator before removing the icemaker head or any interior panel.
Key Features
- Side-by-side cabinet listed at about 25 cu. ft.
- Through-the-door ice and water dispenser
- Slide-out glass shelving
- Mechanical and early electronic control variants exist
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Defrost cycle not completing, leading to heavy evaporator frost
02
Dispenser water line freezing inside the door
03
Icemaker mould heater failing so cubes stick
04
Door gaskets hardened with age and leaking air