Not cooling
Defrost, fan or relay faults, depending on who built the model. The model prefix narrows it down before the technician arrives.
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KENMORE
Kenmore refrigerator repair in Lufkin
Kenmore fridges were sold by Sears but built by other companies. Callers often say "it's an old Kenmore" or "a Kenmore Elite, model 795". Those first three digits of the model number tell us who made it, which tells us which parts and faults to expect. This is part of our Lufkin fridge repair service. If it's leaking or warm right now, see what to do in the next hour.
Common Kenmore faults
What goes wrong with Kenmore fridges
The Kenmore problems Lufkin callers describe most, and what usually causes them.
Clicking or running nonstop
Start relay, condenser fan or dirty coils on older units.
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Bottom-drawer freezers with worn slides or gaskets let warm air in and frost up.
Ice maker or water problems
Water valve or ice maker failures on units ten years and older.
Who made your Kenmore?
Seeing one of these? Write it down and read it to us when you call.
| Model starts with | What it means |
|---|---|
| 106. | Whirlpool |
| 795. | LG |
| 401. | Samsung |
| 363. | GE |
| 596. | Amana |
| 253. | Frigidaire / Electrolux family (sources differ on the exact maker) |
Sources: iFixit, "How to identify who made your Kenmore appliance", and AppliancePartsPros, "Who builds Kenmore refrigerators". Find the model number on the rating label inside the fresh-food section, usually on the ceiling or a side wall near the crisper drawers. iFixit: who made your Kenmore appliance
Kenmore fridge not cooling?
Call with the model number and the code on the display.
Fridge styles
Kenmore models we repair
Top-freezer
Many older 106 (Whirlpool-built) units. Defrost and fan faults.
Side-by-side
Drain and ice maker calls, depending on the maker.
Elite French door
Often 795 (LG-built), so LG-style fan and frost faults apply.
Bottom drawer freezer
Drawer slides and seals matter: a drawer that doesn't close frosts up fast.
Guides that fit Kenmore faults: Freezer works but the fridge is warm: what's wrong? · Fridge keeps running or clicking: is it the compressor?
FAQ
Kenmore repair questions
Is my old Kenmore worth fixing?
Often, yes. Because they were built by Whirlpool, LG, GE and others, parts for many models are still around. The technician tells you the price first, and if it isn't worth it, they'll say so.
Where is the model number?
On a rating label inside the fresh-food section, usually on the ceiling or a side wall near the crisper drawers. Read us the whole number when you call.
Does it matter who built it?
Yes. A 795 Kenmore behaves like an LG and a 106 like a Whirlpool, so knowing the prefix means the right parts and the right checks.
Do you fix other brands too?
Yes, all major brands, including Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, GE, Frigidaire and Kenmore. See the list at the bottom of this page.
Other brands we fix
Not a Kenmore?
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