LG LRSXS2706S refrigerator or freezer section is too warm
Cause 1 of 5The air vents between the freezer and fresh food sections are blocked. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Cooling, pp. 47
First checkFind the vents by feeling for airflow and move packages that block them.
Causes and checks
The air vents between the freezer and fresh food sections are blocked. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Cooling, pp. 47
- Find the vents by feeling for airflow and move packages that block them.
Doors are opened often or for long periods, or a large amount of hot food was added. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Cooling, p. 48
- Reduce door openings, and let hot food reach room temperature before storing it.
The unit is in a location above 110 °F (43 °C). Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Cooling, p. 48
- Move the refrigerator to a cooler location.
The temperature setting is too warm. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Cooling, p. 48
- Lower the set temperature one step at a time and wait for it to stabilize. See Set the refrigerator and freezer temperature.
The doors are not closed correctly. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Cooling, p. 48
- Firmly push the doors shut and check the door alignment. See Level the refrigerator and align the doors.
All 5 causes checked. Contact LG Electronics Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact LG Electronics Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000, lg.com/us/support/. United States; Canada 1-888-542-2623. Source: Maintenance: Performance Data Sheet, p. 44
Other LRSXS2706S problems
- Refrigerator is not cooling or has no power5 causes in the manual. First: the display shows OFF because Display Mode is on.
- Food freezes in the refrigerator compartment3 causes in the manual. First: food with high water content sits near an air vent.
- Icemaker is not making ice6 causes in the manual. First: the refrigerator was installed or the icemaker connected within the last 24 to 48 hours.
- Ice maker is not making enough ice9 causes in the manual. First: craft Ice in 3 ICE mode makes one batch of round ice about every 24 hours.
- Ice is not dispensing5 causes in the manual. First: A refrigerator door is open.
- Water is not dispensing5 causes in the manual. First: A refrigerator or freezer door is open.
- Water dispenses slowly2 causes in the manual. First: the water filter is exhausted.
- Doors will not close correctly or pop open4 causes in the manual. First: food packages block the door.
- Refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable2 causes in the manual. First: the leveling legs are not adjusted properly.
- Interior or door lights do not work2 causes in the manual. First: the refrigerator compartment lamp is an LED.
- Refrigerator will not connect to Wi-Fi3 causes in the manual. First: the router is not on the 2.4 GHz band. The appliance supports 2.4 GHz networks only.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Side by Side Refrigerator LRSDS2706, LRSXS2706, LRSOS2706, LRSOC2306, LRSXC2306, LHSXS2706, LRSVS2706, LRSWS2806, LLSDS2706, LY27S3240. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL71823901, revision Rev.12_070826, 2026-07-08, 64 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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