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DDSB423

Viking DDSB423 42-Inch Side-by-Side

Most common issues on this model

  1. Refrigerator side drifting from its set temperature
  2. Frost in the freezer
  3. Door gasket worn
  4. Compressor cycling too long

The DDSB423 is a retired Designer 42-inch side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, styled to complement a commercial-style kitchen. The refrigerator side is built to hold its set temperature within one degree, and the freezer is intended for optimal frozen storage. The one-degree figure means small sensor drift is easy to notice and worth measuring.

Holding a temperature within a degree requires sound seals and honest sensors. When a gasket hardens or a sensor drifts, the swings grow, the compressor runs longer to compensate, and frost starts to appear on the freezer side. Those are the first things we measure.

We compare the display with real readings, inspect both gaskets and clean the condenser area. You get a written price first, and a 30-day warranty follows.

Key features

  • Designer 42-inch side-by-side refrigerator/freezer
  • Styled to complement a commercial-style kitchen
  • Refrigerator temperature held within one degree
  • Freezer designed for optimal frozen storage
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DDSB423DDSB423 questions
My DDSB423 no longer holds temperature within a degree. Why?

A drifting sensor or a leaking gasket widens the swings. We compare the control with a thermometer, test the sensor and inspect both door seals.

Why is there frost on the freezer wall?

The defrost system may not be clearing the evaporator. We test the heater, the sensor and the control to find the failed part. Frost forming behind the freezer wall is the typical visible sign.

How tall is the work to check a side-by-side?

Most checks are done from the front and back with the unit pulled out slightly. We protect the floor and the water line. Water lines, if any, are checked for kinks while the unit is out.

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