Liebherr SBSes 7155 Repair

The SBSes 7155 is a side-by-side refrigerator-freezer, with a refrigerator door and a freezer door standing next to each other, so the SBSes 7155 has two vertical gaskets meeting in the middle and each door must be checked independently.

Two tall doors

In this layout the freezer is a full-height compartment next to the refrigerator, so cold air passes through a divider and each section depends on its own door seal. A gap on one side may affect only that section, which helps narrow the diagnosis.

What owners report

Typical comments include frost on the freezer side, water pooling beneath the cabinet, a refrigerator that is warm at the top, or a noise that changes when one door is opened. Writing down which door and which shelf is affected is the most useful first step.

Safe checks

Wipe both gaskets, check that each door closes without catching, and clear the vents inside each section. Measure both sides with a separate thermometer. Do not remove interior panels, and do not use tools to remove ice.

How the diagnosis proceeds

The technician checks door fit and seal contact, measures each section, and observes frost and water patterns. If an ice or water function is fitted, it is observed as well. Findings are explained, and a written estimate is provided before any repair is begun.

Rating plate and service number

Have the model and service number of your SBSes 7155 ready before you call, together with the readings you took and a photo of the display. Those three items let the technician choose the right sequence of checks for the SBSes 7155 from the first minute instead of starting from a general list.

Local installation notes

In San Francisco kitchens the SBSes 7155 is often fitted where space is tight, so mention how much clearance there is behind and above the cabinet, how it is vented, and whether the building has had recent power interruptions. These details frame the readings you give.

Observations specific to this model

The SBSes 7155 has a refrigerator door and a freezer door, so every observation about the SBSes 7155 should say which side it refers to. If a problem on the SBSes 7155 affects only one door, the seal and hinge on that side are checked before the shared cooling is considered, and any water or ice function is observed on its own.

If the SBSes 7155 has an ice or water function on the freezer door, say whether it is still working, because that information separates a problem with the door itself from a problem with the cooling behind it.

Frequently asked questions