The main reasons why the refrigerator is not cold but the freezer is cold include:
- Evaporator fan failure - This fan circulates cold air from the freezer to the fridge. If it breaks, cold air won’t circulate to the fridge side while the freezer stays cold.
- Defrost system issues - Frost buildup on evaporator coils can block airflow to the fridge.
- Damper control problems - A stuck or broken damper door can prevent cold air from entering the fridge.
- Faulty thermistor - This temperature sensor might not be sending proper signals to the control board, impairing cooling in the fridge.
- Dirty condenser coils - Dust and dirt on coils reduce heat removal, making the fridge warm.
- Overstuffing - Blocking vents with too much food can limit airflow and cause a warm fridge.
- Temperature control board failure - Misreads temperature and affects compressor and fan activity.
Usually, the problem lies with airflow or sensor/control system issues causing cold air to not reach the fridge, while the freezer remains cold.
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