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A fridge not getting cold enough is a common problem and can be caused by dirty coils at the back of your refrigerator, a faulty thermostat, or your refrigerator simply not being turned down low enough. The fridge settings and dirty coils are easy DIY fixes, but a broken thermostat can run $100 to $400 depending on the model and age of your fridge.