Kenmore Refrigerator Error F13

How to Fix Refrigerator Error UNPLUG refrigerator.Remove rear lower access panel to expose compressor.Locate start relay/overload assembly plugged into compressor side terminals (typically white plastic box).Shake relay gently - if rattling heard, replace immediately (indicates burnt contacts).Disconnect relay and test overload protector for continuity (should read closed).Test start relay coil for continuity (should read 3-10 ohms).Replace entire relay/overload kit if either component faulty.IMPORTANT: If compressor still won't start with new relay, suspect locked compressor or failed windings - requires professional diagnosis before replacing expensive compressor.

What to Check Next on This Kenmore Refrigerator Kenmore Refrigerator Error F13: Use the code or symptom as the starting clue, then confirm what the refrigerator actually does before ordering parts. Unplug the refrigerator before touching wiring, fans, sensors, defrost parts, or control boards. Confirm both doors seal fully, the vents are open, the condenser area is clean, and temperatures have had time to stabilize. Check for frost buildup, fan noise, blocked air returns, warm spots, water-line issues, and loose sensor or harness connections. Note whether the symptom is warm fresh-food air, freezer thawing, ice-maker trouble, dispenser trouble, beeping, or display/control behavior. Replace a part only after the same symptom repeats and model-specific checks point to that part category. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Kenmore refrigerator model number from the appliance tag. Kenmore models can be built by different manufacturers, so fit depends on the full model number. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page.