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KBLS22ET

KitchenAid KBLS22ET Refrigerator Repair Visit

KitchenAid refrigerator

Most common issues on this model

  1. Evaporator fan bearings worn to the point where the fan refuses to turn from cold
  2. Lint and pet hair matted over the condenser
  3. Hinge cams worn so the door sags and the seal misses
  4. Drain at the freezer floor plugged with debris

One thing that brings us out to a KBLS22ET is a fan that works fine once the cabinet has warmed up but will not start from cold. That is bearing wear in the evaporator fan: the motor binds until it heats a little, then spins. We test the fan from a cold start, because that is when it fails.

Its other number is KBLS22ETSS. Because condenser coils clog with dust and pet hair in many Houston homes, we vacuum and brush them as part of the visit and check that the condenser fan turns freely.

Doors and drain are the last items. A hinge cam that has worn makes a door sag, and a freezer drain that has silted up leaves water behind. We fix what we find, quote you in writing first, and give a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Key features

  • Base model KBLS22ET
  • Also sold: KBLS22ETSS
  • Plate revisions: KBLS22ETSS00, KBLS22ETSS01, KBLS22ETSS11
  • Discontinued refrigerator
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KBLS22ETKBLS22ET questions
Why does the fan in my KBLS22ET only start after it warms up?

A worn bearing makes the motor bind when cold and free up as it heats. We test a cold start, confirm the bearing is the cause, and replace the fan motor so cooling no longer depends on temperature.

What causes my KBLS22ETSS door to droop?

The hinge cam wears with use and lets the door sink slightly. We measure the drop, replace the cam or hinge, and recheck the gasket contact so cold air stays inside.

Is it normal for the coils on a KBLS22ET to collect so much dust?

Yes, especially with pets or a busy kitchen. The condenser pulls room air through its fins, and lint builds up. A cleaning at each visit, and a gentle vacuum between visits, keeps it breathing.

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