Sears Kenmore Fridge Not Cool!

[The Doctor]

Hi all, I came home today and discovered my 12 year old Kenmore fridge isn't cooling. This is a side by side model. Freezer is fine, fridge part has a bunch of condensation all over the food/shelves. I pulled the cover from the inside of the freezer to discover that the coils are frozen over. Is this normal? The only servicable part appears to be a defroster themostat, kindof looks like a blinker flasher fuse in a car. Might that be the problem? Any help would be great! Thanks! The Doctor

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Not normal. The defroster is a big clue. Next to check is the evaporator fan. You can get some troubleshooting steps at

[Tony Hwang]

Hi, First thing to check is always fan and defrost timer.

[Appliance Repair Aid]

Hi,

Kenmore is made by several different companies....model#?

All coils covered in white snow, 1/2 covered and 1/2 bare, snow or ice??

jeff. Appliance Repair Aid