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KBLS22KC

KitchenAid KBLS22KC Refrigerator Service

KitchenAid refrigerator

Most common issues on this model

  1. Dripping inlet valve or supply line where the unit is plumbed
  2. Start device failure, with a hum and an overload trip
  3. Control board old enough that finding a replacement comes first
  4. Evaporator fan noise or stalling, with the fresh food side drifting warm

On a KBLS22KC that is plumbed for water, a damp floor often traces to the inlet valve or the supply line. We shut off the water, inspect the valve, the fittings and the tubing, and look for old stains that show how long the weep has been going on.

Some units are labeled KBLS22KCMS. If the compressor hums and then drops out, the start device comes next, and we test it before suspecting anything bigger. A control board that has aged can leave the cabinet ignoring commands, so we check it and ask about availability.

The evaporator fan completes the list: when it stops, the freezer stays cold while the fresh food compartment warms. We give you a written price before we begin and cover our work with a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Key features

  • Base model KBLS22KC
  • Also sold: KBLS22KCMS
  • Plate revision: KBLS22KCMS00
  • Discontinued refrigerator
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KBLS22KCKBLS22KC questions
My KBLS22KC leaks only when the ice maker runs. What is happening?

The inlet valve or a fitting on the water line is probably dripping when it opens. We check the valve for seepage, tighten or replace the fittings, and run a fill cycle while watching every joint.

The compressor in my KBLS22KCMS hums and quits. Do I need a new one?

Often not. A failed start device is the first thing to check, and it is much smaller than a compressor repair. We test it and the overload before drawing any other conclusion.

How do I know the control board in my KBLS22KC is failing?

The cabinet may ignore temperature changes, show a blank or erratic display, or cycle oddly. We check the power and signals reaching the board first, so we replace it only when it has truly failed.

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