Kenmore Refrigerator C Error Code
The letter C on a Kenmore 106-prefix refrigerator points to a dead temperature sensor in the refrigerator or freezer compartment.
Model Reference
Kenmore 897.51805320 Repair in San Francisco
A side-by-side listed with a long model number: the full label matters, and so does a methodical walk through its airflow.
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Model number
897.51805320
About this model
Model overview
The 897.51805320 is a side-by-side refrigerator listed on an ENERGY STAR sheet where the # symbol marks a variable character in the number. In plain terms, the exact unit in your kitchen may differ by one position from the number as printed, so the label on your cabinet is the reference we use. Nothing else about its size, finish or years is listed, so we start with what we can see.
What a side-by-side asks of its cooling system
One evaporator feeds a tall freezer and a tall fresh-food section, and air has to move between them through ducts and a damper. If the fresh-food side is warm, the freezer is probably fine and the air path is the issue. If the freezer drifts warm too, frost on the evaporator is the usual suspect. If both sides warm up and the hum stops, power or the control come into question first.
Typical symptoms
- Dispenser that pours water slowly or not at all.
- Ice that clumps, shrinks in quantity or stops.
- Frost along the freezer rear wall.
- Dampness around the lower grille.
Doing the label right
Look inside the fresh-food compartment wall or the door frame for the label and copy the entire string, including the characters after the point. If a character is unclear, take a photo. We would rather match parts correctly than guess.
Checks you can handle
- Make sure both doors close without anything catching.
- Clean the gaskets.
- Check the water valve and the line behind the cabinet for a kink.
- Clear the grille at the front of dust.
If you smell burning or hear sparking, shut off the breaker at once.
Links
Another side-by-side is the Kenmore 46-51845. See Kenmore refrigerator repair, Kenmore refrigerators and the article about Kenmore ice maker not working.
The visit
A technician reads the label, checks the cabinet and the airflow, and tests the dispenser line if one is fitted. You then receive a written estimate and decide whether to go ahead.
Photos of the label and of any frost or water you see make the request easier to plan,.
Frequently asked questions
It stands for a variable character in the number as listed. Use the exact label on your unit.
We do not have availability information for it, so we make no claim either way.
Check vents for blockage, then book a diagnosis of the damper, fan and defrost system.
We diagnose first, give a written estimate and repair only what you approve.
Yes. Tell us about access, stairs and parking in your request.
Model-information disclaimer. Confirm your exact model number and specifications with your appliance documentation before booking a repair. Model pages are for identification and compatibility reference.
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Refrigerator Repair in San Francisco
Cooling, defrost, ice maker and leak problems on Kenmore top-freezer, French-door and side-by-side refrigerators, diagnosed before any repair.
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Phone
(415) 825-6393
Hours
Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Service area
San Francisco Bay Area, California