Kismile
Continuous Run / Poor Cycling Control
Unit runs continuously and rarely cycles off, even when set temperature is reached.
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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
Door gasket leak, Dirty condenser coil, Faulty temperature sensor, Control board not recognizing setpoint
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug before cleaning coils or accessing sensors.
- Check door seal: Perform the paper test around the door gasket and replace if leaking.
- Clean condenser: Vacuum and brush the condenser coil to improve efficiency.
- Verify temperature: Use a thermometer to confirm actual interior temperature versus setpoint.
- Inspect and test sensor: Replace the cabinet temperature sensor if readings are inaccurate.
- Control board: If sensor is good but compressor never cycles off, replace the main control board.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC Probe)
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