Is Kenmore Elite a good refrigerator?

The Kenmore Elite 31.0 cu. ft. French-Door Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator (72052, 72053, 72059) has received very good feedback from customers online including a 4/5 on Sears.com (558 reviews). Most customers are very happy with the refrigerator’s useable capacity, energy efficiency, style and performance.

What is the life expectancy of a Kenmore Elite refrigerator?

You leave knowing that you won’t have to go through that process again anytime soon as the average lifespan of a refrigerator is about 10 to 20 years.

Is there a recall on Kenmore Elite refrigerator?

LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. are recalling about 20,000 three-door refrigerators sold under the LG and Kenmore Elite Trio names. A faulty component in the condenser fan motor can short circuit. This could cause the condenser fan motor to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.

Who makes Kenmore Elite refrigerators?

Most top-freezer Kenmore fridges are made by Electrolux, and are similar to Frigidaire models. Most side-by-side and some inexpensive French door models are made by Whirlpool, while nearly all high-end French door and some side-by-side models are made by LG.

Should I buy Kenmore If Sears is closing?

As a third party, your home warranty company will not be affected by the Sears bankruptcy. If Sears is closed or sold to new owners, there is a chance that your Kenmore warranty is invalid and your appliance will be unprotected.

Is it still OK to buy Kenmore appliances?

If you want to purchase a Kenmore appliance—which by the way, are not manufactured by Sears—you still can. But you may be able to get some serious discounts soon at your local Sears or Kmart store if it’s one of the 142 stores closing its doors permanently.

What are the signs of a bad refrigerator compressor?

You’ll know that your compressor is bad when it starts making abnormal noises, the compressor overheats or not providing proper cooling, or when the fridge compressor clicks on and off too frequently.

Does Kenmore Elite refrigerator have a reset button?

Sears is the exclusive retailer of Kenmore refrigerators. Open one refrigerator door and press the “Ultra Ice” and “Home” buttons simultaneously for five seconds to turn off the refrigerator’s controls. Unplug the refrigerator’s power cord from the wall outlet.

Why is my Kenmore Elite refrigerator humming?

If the refrigerator is noisy or loud, especially when one of the doors are opened, either the evaporator or condenser fan blade may be at fault. There might be something caught in the condenser fan motor blade, or the condenser fan motor bearings might be defective.