hello I have a kenmore refrigerator model 596.5039200. The problem is ice has built up in the evaporator coil and it is not cooling properly. At first I thought it was because the circulating fan was not running and it caused this problem, but I have already bought a new fan and replaced it. When I put this new fan on, the fan still didn't run. I was wondering if the fan goes on and off or does it contiusly runs for it to operate properly. If you have any suggestions on this problem your advice would be great. thanks

tang heu, March 2005

If it's the evaporator fan in the freezer your talking about that only goes on when the compresser comes on. If you have a frost buildup in the freezer that to me sounds like something in the defrost mode that has failed. With the frost buildup, the evaporator fan can't push the cold air into the fridge to keep the fresh foods cool. I would look into the defrost timer, defrost heater or defrost terminator (thermastat) for the problem.

JP, April 2005