KitchenAid KSSP42QK Refrigerator Fix
The KSSP42QK we visit most often has an ice problem. The tray fills and nothing comes out, or the bin has frozen into a single lump. We empty and thaw it, then run a cycle with the cover off to see which stage fails: the heater, the ejector arm or the mold.
A cabinet of this age also shows wear that has nothing to do with ice. Lamp and door-switch problems come first on our list because they are quick to prove or rule out. Door bins and shelf trim crack, which is ordinary and fixable if parts exist. A seal gone stiff lets room air creep in along one edge and keeps the compressor running more than it should.
KSSP42QKS on your label is this same model. We tell you our findings step by step, send a written price before beginning, and cover the work with a 30-day warranty.
Remove the bin and let it thaw in a sink, or let it thaw in place with the unit unplugged. Avoid picking at it, since the plastic cracks. Then call us to find the cause.
It leaves the control unsure whether the door is shut, so lights and sometimes fans act strangely. We test the switch with the door open and closed to confirm.
A short section that is only distorted can sometimes be reseated, but a gasket that has stiffened along the whole edge should be replaced for an even seal.
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.
