I have a Kenmore fridge that hasn't been used in 3 years. I plugged it in last night around 7 and woke up today and it's still not cool. How long would it usually take after being unplugged that long. I bought it brand new 4 years ago and used it for a year before it was unplugged. So it's pretty new.
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Collective wisdom says at will take at least 24 hours to cool, and that one should wait several hours after that before storing food inside. (The freezer likely will start cooling first.)
Typically 24 hours. Some refrigerators could have warranty too, so if it doesn't work you might want to check up on that.
It takes 24-48 hours to get cool. I once unplugged a refrigerator and it did not work when I plugged it in again. However, it was an old refrigerator. I hope you have better luck.
Appliances, dishwashers, refrigerators and washing machines can go bad if left in storage for an extended period. They can sustain damage if water is not thoroughly drained before storing. The ice maker in a Kenmore fridge needs to work smoothly and the temperature of the refrigerator needs to be right to keep food safe. After the refrigerator has been plugged in, it can take up to 24 hours for it to reach its ideal temperature.
If the Kenmore refrigerator is not cooling, the problem stems from a defective linear compressor.
The linear compressor used in Kenmore units is a type of digital inverter compressor that operates more like the throttle of a gasoline engine that runs constantly at lower, but variable speeds. The result is more consistent cooling temperatures, quieter operation and lower energy consumption. Unfortunately, refrigerator owners report that these linear compressors have been subject to premature failure.
I hope your refrigerator is working properly and you just have to wait.
Unfortunately, most Kenmore products have this issue including my own appliances! More than likely it is the compressor or the coils underneath the back of the fridge just depending on what model you have.
You may want to look at Kenmores website and see if there is a recall on your model/series/parts.
If Recall is NOT online, they have a 1800 number and if on recall they do have technicians that will replace parts/fridge. GOOD LUCK!
Most refrigerators have a knob you can turn starting with on/off and usually go up to 10 for how cold you want the refrigerator to be. I would look and see if you have a knob , it is possible you have not turned it on !!!
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