Condenser coils heavily covered in dust; refrigerator running hot and long cycles.

Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning coils.

Steps:

• Pull the unit away from the wall and remove the lower rear panel if present.
• Use a coil brush and vacuum to thoroughly clean the condenser coils.
• Ensure the condenser fan area is free of debris and that the fan spins freely.

Corrective action: After cleaning, restore power and monitor temperatures. Replace the condenser fan motor if it does not run with the compressor.