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KTRS22EM

KitchenAid KTRS22EM Refrigerator Repair Houston

KitchenAid refrigerator

Most common issues on this model

  1. Worn hinges and closers, so the door sits forward and no longer closes itself
  2. A silted drain tube sending water to the wrong place
  3. Trouble in the sealed system, reported to you plainly
  4. Evaporator frost from a failed defrost heater, thermostat or timer

Doors that no longer swing shut are where a KTRS22EM begins to show age. The refrigerator is also sold as KTRS22EMBL and KTRS22EMSS, and the rating plate may carry KTRS22EMBL00. When the hinge and closer wear, the door sits proud of the cabinet, the gasket stops sealing, and the compressor never gets a rest.

We correct that first, because everything else depends on a closed door. Then we look at the drain tube for silt, test the defrost heater, thermostat and timer, and examine the evaporator for frost. When the cabinet still cannot cool after those checks, we tell you directly what a sealed-system repair involves instead of working around it.

The price is written down before we start, and a 30-day workmanship warranty covers each repair we make.

Key features

  • Refrigerator model KTRS22EM
  • Variants KTRS22EMBL, KTRS22EMSS
  • Plate revisions: KTRS22EMBL00
  • Discontinued model
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KTRS22EMKTRS22EM questions
Why does the door on my KTRS22EM stick out?

The hinge cam or closer is worn, so the door no longer pulls itself flush. We replace the worn parts, check that the cabinet is level, and test the gasket against the frame.

Does a worn closer matter for cooling in a KTRS22EM?

Yes. A door that rests open even slightly lets warm air in, and the compressor runs constantly to compensate. Replacing the closer often improves cooling without any other repair.

How do you tell silt in the KTRS22EM drain tube from a frozen drain?

A frozen drain thaws and flows, then refreezes. Silt stays put when warm. We flush the tube with warm water and watch what comes out, then test the heater if ice was the cause.

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