Kenmore Refrigerator

Kenmore 46-71342

Model # 46-71342

Kenmore refrigerator repair

A garage-ready refrigerator is calibrated to keep cycling correctly across a much wider ambient temperature swing than a standard kitchen model is built for — a genuinely different thermostat and control calibration, not just a marketing label. A standard refrigerator installed in an unheated garage can actually stop cooling the fresh-food section correctly once winter ambient temperatures drop low enough to fool its thermostat, which is exactly the failure mode this model’s calibration is built to avoid.

Key Features

  • 18.1 cu. ft. garage-ready top freezer design with icemaker
  • Calibrated for a wider ambient temperature range than a standard indoor refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR rated
  • Available in white, stainless steel, or black

Most Common Issues on This Model

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Refrigerator running constantly in cold garage conditions

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Freezer not maintaining temperature during a winter cold snap

03

Icemaker producing little or no ice

Error Codes Common to This Model

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FAQ

Kenmore 46-71342 FAQ

Its thermostat and control logic are calibrated to keep operating correctly across a wider range of surrounding temperatures than a standard indoor model, including cold winter conditions in an unheated space.

It may run inconsistently once ambient temperatures swing outside its intended range — a garage-ready model is specifically designed to avoid that, so it's worth confirming which type you have before an unheated-space installation.

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