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Kenmore 106 Refrigerator Code d: Stuck air damper

Medium · inspection needed

Code: d on the Refrigerator Display (106-prefix)
Appliance: Refrigerator
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What d on the Refrigerator Display (106-prefix) means

Whirlpool built the Kenmore 106. refrigerator platform, and a lowercase d on the refrigerator display means the air damper is stuck. The damper is a small flap that lets cold air from the freezer into the fresh-food side. When it sticks, the refrigerator side may run too warm or too cold, and the display shows d instead of a temperature. You might notice milk warming or vegetables freezing while the freezer is fine.

Common causes of d on the Refrigerator Display (106-prefix)

Air damper stuck open or closed
Ice or debris around the damper
Damper motor and wiring
Control board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check food temperatures and move anything perishable if the refrigerator side is warm. 2. Make sure vents inside are not blocked by food. 3. Cut power to the refrigerator briefly by unplugging it, then plug it in again. 4. Watch whether the display returns to a temperature. 5. If d returns, leave the back panel alone and call us.

! Why to stop there

A damper can be stuck from ice, a motor, or its wiring
We check the connection and test the damper
Nothing is replaced until you have approved a written price

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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What does the damper do?

It regulates how much cold air enters the fresh-food side. If it sticks, that side loses temperature control even though the freezer may be working well.

Could ice cause it?

Yes, frost can hold a damper in place. Please do not chip at it or use a heater inside. We can check for ice safely and test the damper motor and wiring properly.

What does the visit look like?

We check temperatures, look at the damper and its connection, and explain what we find. You receive a written price before any work, and our workmanship is covered by a 30-day warranty.

Book a visit

Still seeing d on the Refrigerator Display (106-prefix)?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

(713) 955-7152