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KBLA22KR

KitchenAid KBLA22KR Fridge Repair

KitchenAid refrigerator

Most common issues on this model

  1. Evaporator fan motor groaning or stalled, with a cold freezer and a warming fresh food side
  2. Condenser lint that gradually saps cooling power
  3. Handle, hinge and closer wear from daily opening
  4. Defrost drain plugged, leaving puddles in the crispers or on the kitchen floor

If the freezer section of your KBLA22KR is cold but the fresh food side is climbing, the evaporator fan is the first suspect. That fan pushes cold air from the freezer into the fridge, and when its motor wears or its blade catches on ice, the fresh food compartment simply stops receiving it.

The KBLA22KR is also sold as the KBLA22KRSS. We also vacuum the condenser, since dust there makes any older cabinet struggle, and we check that the door closers still pull the doors fully shut.

Water on the floor or under the crispers points to the defrost drain. We flush it, check the pan and look at where the water is traveling. You hear the written price before we start, and our workmanship carries a 30-day warranty.

Key features

  • Base model KBLA22KR
  • Also sold: KBLA22KRSS
  • Discontinued refrigerator
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KBLA22KRKBLA22KR questions
The freezer in my KBLA22KR is fine but the fridge is warm. Why?

That pattern usually means the evaporator fan is not moving cold air into the fresh food side. We check the motor, the blade and any ice around it, and replace the fan if the bearings have worn.

My KBLA22KRSS door does not swing closed by itself anymore. Is that fixable?

Often it is. Door closers and hinge cams wear with age, and a door that rests open lets humid air in. We inspect the hardware, check the cabinet is level, and replace what has worn.

Does vacuuming the coils on a KBLA22KR really help?

Yes. A coil packed with dust and pet hair cannot release heat, so the compressor runs longer and hotter. Cleaning it is among the first steps we take, and it often brings temperatures back to normal.

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