61342
Kenmore 61342 18.1 cu ft Refrigerator Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Warm fresh-food side or food spoiling early
- Condenser fan running loudly or not at all
- Water pooling under the crisper drawers
- Compressor starting and stopping in short bursts
The Kenmore 61342 is a 30-inch top-freezer refrigerator holding 18.1 cu ft, listed in a white or metallic steel finish. It plugs into a normal household outlet and fits the apartment-size and mid-size kitchens where a top-freezer layout is still common.
Nothing on the door says who assembled it. Its rating plate carries a prefix that names the builder, and that decides which parts catalog and meter tests we use. We note the plate’s serial too, then order.
For a refrigerator of this type we check the cooling cycle first: how the compressor and condenser fan start, and whether the evaporator is clear of frost. A drain that freezes shut often shows up as water under the drawers, so we clear it too. The price is put in writing before work starts, and our labor is warranted for 30 days.
Key features
- 18.1 cu ft capacity
- Top freezer
- 30-inch width
- Electric
- White or metallic steel finish with black trim
Error codes this model can show
The water under my crisper drawers keeps coming back. Why?
A frozen or clogged defrost drain sends meltwater into the fresh-food side instead of the drain pan. We clear the drain, look at the defrost heater that should melt the ice, and make sure the water flows away again.
Is a noisy 18.1 cu ft fridge a problem?
Not always. A fan blade touching frost or a loose drain pan can rattle, while a loud compressor is a different matter. We locate the sound first, then explain whether it needs a part or only an adjustment.
Can the compressor be tested on site?
Yes. We check that the start parts and the cooling cycle behave as they should, and we tell you what we find in plain terms. If a sealed-system repair is not worth your money, we say so before any work.
Book repair for your 61342
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.