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Kenmore Refrigerator d Error Code
Air damper is stuck on Kenmore refrigerators.
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A d on the refrigerator display means the air damper is stuck. The damper is a small motorized door that lets cold air from the freezer into the fresh-food section, so when it jams, the refrigerator side can drift too warm or too cold.
Compatible models
Kenmore refrigerators whose model number starts with 106, shown on the refrigerator display, per Sears PartsDirect.
Also shown as
This d shows on the refrigerator display of 106-prefix models. It has nothing to do with d2 on 111 Trio models, which is a forced defrost and not a fault.
Difficulty
Start with the safe checks below; a worn part may need replacing.
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How to fix Kenmore d
Clear the vents
Move food away from the air outlets in the fresh-food compartment. A box shoved up against the damper housing can hold the door.
Look for ice in the duct
Frost around the damper can freeze its door in place. A full thaw with the fridge unplugged and the doors open will free it.
Inspect the damper
With the power off, Sears PartsDirect's fix is checking the damper for damage and replacing it if it's broken. Reaching it usually means removing a cover in the fresh-food compartment, so check your model's parts diagram first.
When to call a technician
Book a repair if you'd rather not take the cover off, or if a new damper doesn't clear the d, so the control can be checked.
Parts linked to d
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
Order parts by your full model number so they fit.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kenmore models show the d code?
Kenmore refrigerators whose model number starts with 106, shown on the refrigerator display, per Sears PartsDirect.
Can I fix Kenmore d myself?
Often. The first steps above are safe checks a homeowner can do. If they don't clear d, the cause is likely a worn part that needs replacing.
Other Kenmore refrigerator codes
- Er FFFreezer evaporator fan fault
- Er IFIce compartment fan has failed
- Er CFCondenser fan motor problem
- Er COBoards aren't communicating
- Er FS / Er rSFreezer or refrigerator temperature sensor fault
- F dH / r dHDefrost didn't warm the coil enough
- F dS / r dSDefrost sensor fault
- Er IS / Er ItIce maker sensor or ice maker fault
- Er gFWater flow meter error
- CCompartment temperature sensor failure
- CFControl board and user interface lost contact
- OP / SHSensor circuit reads open or shorted
- SY EFFreezer fan circuit has failed
- SY CE / SY CFControl board and door interface out of contact
- C1Sealed refrigerant system failure
- F3 / r3Defrost heater failure
- dr / dFDoor open over an hour or bad door switch
- ESDispenser failure, often a stuck button
- d2Forced defrost is running
Last reviewed 2026-10-21. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.