ICE on Coils...

[turtle*in*sun]

HI. Just wondering what makes ice form on the coils on the outside of my Kenmore refrigerator, and what I can do to make it go away...not so fond of the trail of water dripping cross the kitchen. :rolleyes:

I have no idea how old the fridge is...It came with my apartment, and I've lived here 6 years...

[woodchuck]

Is it cooling ok. I know of nothing that would cause the coils on the outside (condenser coils) ice up. They should be warm when the compressor is running.

[richapplyguy]

It's your compressor low side tubing that is frosting over.
A few things to check; See if it has been re-filled with freon, check for a new filler valve on the compressor tubing, it may have been overfilled.
A partially frozen evaporator will cause this, measure freezer temperature and post.