Common reasons a fridge is warm and freezer is cold:
- Over packed or overfilled freezer blocking air flow.
- Evaporator fan is bad and needs replaced.
- Frost blocking airflow.
- Freezer area needs to be cleaned.
- Defrost system faulty.
How do I fix my refrigerator not cooling but the freezer is fine?
The evaporator coils are where the air goes to cool down. However, if they’re covered in frost, the air can’t pass through efficiently and won’t get adequately cool, resulting in a warm fridge. A quick fix is to defrost the coils with a hairdryer, which will temporarily solve the issue.
How do you fix a Whirlpool refrigerator that won’t get cold?
Possible Cause #1: Dirty Condenser Coils
- Pull fridge away from the wall – allows better access to the back and underneath of unit. …
- Vacuum – use a narrow hose attachment to vacuum all the coils and external hardware on the refrigerator.
- Use a Dryer Brush – scrub the coils with a dry brush to remove stubborn debris.
Why would the freezer be cold but not the fridge?
The problem with that is that the freezer contains vents that allow cold air to flow. If these vents become blocked by too many items in the freezer, that can limit the airflow that goes on to the refrigerator. Obviously, in this example, the freezer would be fine but the refrigerator would be too warm.
Will unplugging a fridge reset it?
Unplug your refrigerator
Disconnect your fridge from its power source by removing the power cord from the wall outlet. You may hear some whooshing or knocking noises after you do so; that’s normal. Make sure your fridge stays unplugged for several minutes, otherwise the reset won’t work.
