Refrigerator cabinet very hot between doors or along side walls.

Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning coils or accessing the rear compartment.

Steps:

• 1. Check clearance: Ensure there is adequate space around the refrigerator (typically at least 1–2 inches on sides and back, and some clearance above).
• 2. Clean condenser coils: Use a coil brush and vacuum to remove dust and pet hair from the condenser coils under or behind the unit.
• 3. Verify condenser fan operation: With the rear panel removed, briefly plug in and confirm the condenser fan runs when the compressor runs. Replace the fan motor if it does not run.
• 4. Monitor temperatures: After cleaning and verifying fan operation, the cabinet mullion should cool down over several hours.