[Susan]

At first sign of a problem, the freezer would thaw. It could easily be fixed by turning the control to off and then turning back on. Pain, but it worked for a while. Now everything in the refrigerator is frozen solid...and the freezer too. Could it be the thermostat, or is it something far worse?

[Gene]

Hi Susan

The model number you posted is incomplete.

Gene.

[ltownsend]

This is a standalone refridgerator it freezes everything solid. I can't find the model # in the database. it's about 10 years old.

[richappy]

It seems like a fridg. low on refrigerant. Get a tech to look at it.

[ltownsend]

Originally Posted by richappy

It seems like a fridg. low on refrigerant. Get a tech to look at it.

How do I find a tech?

[DerekV]

I just started having the same issue. This is a refrigerator only (no freezer section). It is 9 years old next month. Until this point, it has worked perfectly, and there is not a scratch on it. A new one is $200, and the compressor from Sears is $133 (could that be the issue?). I'd like to just fix it myself, but have no way to diagnose it. It runs for a couple of days, then starts to freeze everything, and the thermostat is set to its warmest setting. Kenmore Elite compact refrigerator model #56491499100.

[denman]

DerekV

Doubt very much that it would be the compressor.
The original poster had thawing, yours is just getting too cold.

The most likely culprit is the thermostat.

[DerekV]

Thermostat should be inexpensive enough that even if that is not it, it won't be a costly error, right? And it should be easy enough to fix myself. Will it just be the control unit itself inside the fridge, or is there more to it?

[denman]

No should not be a difficult repair.
Looks like Sear wants $32.01 for it.
They do say this is a substitution but will fit just looks a little different.

Call AppliancePartsPros and see if they can give you a better price.
You unit does not come up online but they should be able to get you the part.