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KBLS22KW

KitchenAid KBLS22KW Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Service

KitchenAid refrigerator

Most common issues on this model

  1. Warm fresh food section from an evaporator fan or airflow problem
  2. Digital controls that show wrong temperatures or ignore changes
  3. Water under the crispers from a blocked defrost drain
  4. Door gasket wear on the left-hinge door

With 21.9 cubic feet and the freezer on the bottom, the KBLS22KW is the sort of refrigerator that sits in a kitchen alcove and gets opened constantly. A second number, KBLS22KWMS, covers the same cabinet. The first thing we look at is the left-hinge door: its gasket, hinge wear and how well it closes, because small gaps let humid air in and show up later as frost or condensation on the SpillClean glass shelves.

The humidity-controlled FreshSeal crispers depend on a tight seal and a clear drain at the back of the cabinet. If water gathers under them, the defrost drain is the suspect. Digital controls that report odd temperatures lead us to the sensor and the board connections.

The Max Cool setting should chill the cabinet faster; if it does not, we check the fan and condenser airflow. A written price always comes first, and we back the work with a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Key features

  • 21.9 cu. ft. bottom-freezer refrigerator
  • SpillClean glass shelves
  • FreshSeal humidity-controlled crispers
  • Max Cool setting
  • Digital controls, left hinge door
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KBLS22KWKBLS22KW questions
The digital display on my KBLS22KW shows a temperature that does not match the food. What do you check?

We compare the display against a thermometer, then test the temperature sensor and its connector. If the sensor is accurate, we look at the control board and the wiring leading to it.

Why do the crispers in my KBLS22KW collect water?

The humidity-controlled crispers rely on a clear defrost drain. If it clogs, water backs up and pools beneath them. We flush the drain and check the heater that keeps it from freezing.

Can the left-hinge door of a KBLS22KW be adjusted if it does not close fully?

Yes. We check the hinge, the door height and the gasket contact. Tightening or shimming the hinge and replacing a worn seal usually restores a full close.

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