61349
Kenmore 61349 Top-Freezer Fridge Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Fresh-food shelves warm in the afternoon
- Evaporator fan rattling or buzzing
- Gasket gaps along the hinge side
- Temperature control dial not changing the cold output
This Kenmore 61349 is a 30-inch electric top-freezer with 18.1 cu ft of storage, sold in white or metallic steel. Models in this size often serve as a main refrigerator in a small home or as a second unit in a utility room.
A Kenmore badge is only a retail name. To learn the actual builder we look at the prefix on the data plate, which steers our parts search and testing. Serial and full model are read off the plate before anything is ordered.
On a top-freezer of this type, a dial that does not change the temperature sends us to the cold control and the damper, since the dial only sets how long cold air is allowed through. We then listen to the fan, inspect the coils for dust and test the door seal. We hand you the price in writing before starting, and the labor carries a 30-day warranty.
Key features
- 18.1 cu ft capacity
- Top freezer
- 30 inches wide
- Electric
- White or metallic steel with black trim
Error codes this model can show
My dial changes nothing. Is the control bad?
Not necessarily. The dial works with a damper or control that meters cold air into the fresh-food side. We test whether the damper moves and whether the control responds, then replace only the part that does not.
How do you find a weak door seal?
We close a strip of paper in the door and pull it out at several points, and we look for rolled or torn gasket edges. A weak spot lets warm air in and builds frost, so a new gasket can lower running time.
Should the coils on this refrigerator be cleaned?
Yes. Dust on the condenser makes the compressor work longer and can warm the cabinet. We vacuum the coils and check the condenser fan during a repair visit so cooling returns to normal.
Book repair for your 61349
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.