Appliance Repair Questions & Answers

Real questions from homeowners, answered by the GIR Appliance Repair technicians who fix these appliances every day.

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Kenmore Refrigerator 596.66039601 Not Cooling and Freezer Icing Up: Is It Fixable?

Hi Danelda. Short answer: yes, this is usually very fixable, and it's one of the most common refrigerator problems we see. A Kenmore model starting with 596. was…

Answered by GIR Technician · Oct 14, 2026 Kenmore Oven / Range

Kenmore Gas Range 790.74133311: Burning Plastic Smell and Smoke From the Oven Vent on Startup

Thanks for the detailed description, it helps a lot. A Kenmore 790. model was built by Frigidaire (Electrolux), and the 790.74… series is a gas range. That changes…

Answered by GIR Technician · Oct 14, 2026 Fisher & Paykel Refrigerator

Fisher & Paykel C450 Fridge: How Old Is It and Why Is It Not Cooling With the Motor Running?

Hi Mike, thanks for including the serial number. That lets us answer the age question first and then get to the cooling problem. How old is your C450?…

Answered by GIR Technician · Oct 14, 2026