CONDENSER COILS DIRTY
Kenmore · 795.51783 25.3 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Refrigerator runs constantly, poor cooling, compressor hot. Condenser coils coated in dust/pet hair. Unplug, locate coils (bottom front or rear), clean with coil brush and vacuum. Clean every 6-12 months.
Error CONDENSER COILS DIRTY on the Kenmore 795.51783 25.3 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator means: Condenser Coils Dirty. The top-ranked community fix is “Inspect and Repair Condenser Coil Damage or Replace Fan if Needed” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $10-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · refrigerator
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While many refrigerator repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $130-$180.
The Kenmore 795.51783 25.3 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator has 8 other known error codes:
Error code CONDENSER COILS DIRTY also appears on 1 other Kenmore model:
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