Frigidaire
Airflow / Damper Control Failure
Freezer cold but fresh food section warm; items in refrigerator compartment spoiling while freezer seems normal.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Stuck or broken air damper, Frost‑blocked evaporator coil, Failed evaporator fan motor, Blocked return air vents
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before removing interior panels or damper covers.
Steps to restore fresh food cooling:
- 1. Check for blocked vents: Move food items away from the rear wall and top vents in the fresh food section.
- 2. Inspect air damper: Locate the air damper assembly (usually between freezer and fresh food compartments). Remove its cover and check if the damper door moves when temperature is adjusted. If stuck closed or broken, replace the damper.
- 3. Verify evaporator fan operation: Open the freezer, press the door switch, and listen for the fan. If not running, test and replace the evaporator fan motor.
- 4. Check for frost buildup: Remove the freezer rear panel and inspect the evaporator. Heavy frost indicates a defrost problem; repair the defrost system.
After repair, allow 24 hours for temperatures to balance between compartments.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Air Damper Assembly
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