When you say that the fan is working, do you mean the condenser fan at the back?
If so then you should check if the ''evaporator fan'' is working or if it is frozen over.
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It is located on the inside of the freezer cabinet behind a panel at the back.
Here is a [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/79571053014/0583/0161000.html|link]to the parts for your fridge.
Type "evaporator fan" in the search box (middle of the page with search by part name in it) and press the enter key.
Select the box highlighted and then view the parts diagram to find the location of the evaporator fan.
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If the fan is frozen over with ice, turn the power off and manually defrost the fridge and then check if the fan starts to work once you reconnect the power and the fridge starts. The fan only works when the doors are shut, so you'll either have to listen for it or mark the blades or something similar to show if it moves.
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If it doesn't operate check the fan using an Ohmmeter to see if it is OK.
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If it doesn't operate check the fan using an Ohmmeter to see if it is OK. Disconnect the power and the fan if you have to do this
If it operates OK then there may be a problem with the defrost system, e.g defrost heater, defrost thermostat etc.
When you say that the fan is working, do you mean the condenser fan at the back?
If so then you should check if the ''evaporator fan'' is working or if it is frozen over.
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It is located on the inside of the freezer cabinet behind a panel at the back.
Here is a [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/79571053014/0583/0161000.html|link]to the parts for your fridge.
Type "evaporator fan" in the search box (middle of the page with search by part name in it) and press the enter key.
Select the box highlighted and then view the parts diagram to find the location of the evaporator fan.
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It is at the back of the inside of the freezer cabinet behind a panel.
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If the fan is frozen over with ice, turn the power off and manually defrost the fridge and then check if the fan starts to work once you reconnect the power and the fridge starts. The fan only works when the doors are shut, so you'll either have to listen for it or mark the blades or something similar to show if it moves.
If it doesn't operate check the fan using an Ohmmeter to see if it is OK.
If it operates OK then there may be a problem with the defrost system, e.g defrost heater, defrost thermostat etc.
Hi @ricknheather
When you say that the fan is working, do you mean the condenser fan at the back?
If so then you should check if the ''evaporator fan'' is working or if it is frozen over.
Here is a [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/79571053014/0583/0161000.html|link]to the parts for your fridge.
Type "evaporator fan" in the search box (middle of the page with search by part name in it) and press the enter key.
Select the box highlighted and then view the parts diagram to find the location of the evaporator fan.
It is at the back of the inside of the freezer cabinet behind a panel.
If the fan is frozen over with ice, turn the power off and manually defrost the fridge and then check if the fan starts to work once you reconnect the power and the fridge starts. The fan only works when the doors are shut, so you'll either have to listen for it or mark the blades or something similar to show if it moves.
If it doesn't operate check the fan using an Ohmmeter to see if it is OK.
If it operates OK then there may be a problem with the defrost system, e.g defrost heater, defrost thermostat etc.