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KBLS22KT

KitchenAid KBLS22KT Refrigerator Fix

KitchenAid refrigerator

Most common issues on this model

  1. Snapped crisper runners and bin lugs, cosmetic but easier to replace sooner
  2. Gasket perished, so moisture beads on the frame and the compressor seldom rests
  3. Thermistor or cold control out of true, warming the cabinet or freezing the top shelf
  4. Inlet valve weeping into a slow puddle behind the unit

Droplets of moisture around the door frame of a KBLS22KT usually mean the gasket has perished and humid air is getting in. The compressor then rarely stops, because the cabinet is constantly fighting leakage. A fresh gasket fitted flat and warmed to seat properly often changes the whole picture.

Another number for it is KBLS22KTSS. Crisper runners and door bin lugs break with age; they are cosmetic, but they are easier to source now than later, so we look for them early and fit them while the cabinet is open.

We also test the thermistor or cold control for drift and check the inlet valve for a slow weep. A written price comes first, and every repair we do is covered by a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Key features

  • Base model KBLS22KT
  • Also sold: KBLS22KTSS
  • Plate revisions: KBLS22KTSS00, KBLS22KTSS01, KBLS22KTSS11
  • Discontinued refrigerator
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KBLS22KTKBLS22KT questions
Why is there moisture around the door of my KBLS22KT?

A worn or hardened gasket lets humid air in, which condenses on the cold frame. We test the seal in several places and fit a new gasket, then check the door closes evenly.

A bin lug on my KBLS22KTSS snapped. Can it be repaired?

A new bin is usually the dependable fix, because glued lugs rarely last. We check availability for your model and fit the replacement, so the bin sits securely and carries its load.

My KBLS22KT freezes the top shelf. Is the thermostat broken?

More likely the thermistor has drifted and the control is acting on a wrong reading. We measure real temperatures against the readings and replace the sensor if they disagree.

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