Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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ApplianceRefrigerator
Kenmore 106 model refrigerators show the letter d when the air damper has stuck. The damper is the flap that meters cold air moving out of the freezer and into the fresh-food side.
What to do
Pull the plug before touching anything.
Check the damper between the two compartments for visible damage.
A damper that is broken needs a replacement.
Other d codes
A lone d is the damper. Defrost and door-switch codes carry a second character, as in the entries below, so read the whole display before acting.
Kenmore refrigerator repair for San Francisco homes
If d is still on the display, read about Kenmore refrigerator repair and call (415) 825-6393. Have the code, the model number and the damper inspection result at hand when you do.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so d may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The air damper is stuck, shown as d on the refrigerator display.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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