Refrigerators are necessary to keep a kitchen and house in working order. Without one you would not have food that is fresh or safe for your family to eat. Just like every machine that we rely on, they break down and there are issues that are common to most refrigerators. This is a resource that will explain the common refrigerator repairs, why they happen, and things you can do to prevent them.
Defective Compressor
A compressor is essential to making a refrigerator work properly. It ensures that the refrigerant is circulated through the coils properly. If a refrigerator is not cooling efficiently, this could be due to a compressor that is not working
properly. You could have a failing compressor is you encounter any of the following symptoms: warmer than normal temperatures inside your refrigerator, noises that are not common. Before you attempt to replace a refrigerator compressor,
call a professional to verify that the compressor is the actual component causing the issue.
Regular maintenance on your refrigerator is best thing you can do to keep your refrigerator compressor healthy. Make sure that you regularly clean your refrigerator's condenser coils. In addition ensure that there is proper ventilation
around your refrigerator to reduce the amount of work that your compressor needs to do.
Broken Thermostat
The thermostat is vital to keep the temperature of your refrigerator consistent. When the temperature in your refrigerator is not consistent it could be due to a broken thermostat. A broken thermostat can lead to food that spoils or food
that freezes inside your refrigerator.
It is vital to clean your refrigerator sensor on a regualar basis to keep it working properly. This will help keep the temperature inside your refrigerator consistent.
Broken Refrigerant Lines
If you hear a whisping noise or see oil spots near your refrigerator, you may have a broken refrigerant line that is leaking. Call a professional who is trained to work on refrigerant lines for refrigerators. If the line continues to leak
you may notice that your refrigerator is not cooling correctly and you also may notice an increase in your next energy bill due to high energy consumption.
Periodically look at your refrigerator to notice if there are any indications of refrigeranat leaking. This will decrease the likelihood of having a refrigerant leak that seriously affects the performance of your refrigerator.
Damaged Door Seal
The door seals on your refigerator doors are essential to maintain your refrigerator at your desired temperature. The rubber gaskets around your refrigerator doors provide the seal for your refrigerator. When the gaskets stop working properly they lose their flexibility and then allow warm air to enter your refrigerator, making it harder for your refrigerator to keep your desired temperature. Testing for a damaged door seal is straightforward. Open your refrigerator door and then place a dollar bill or piece of paper between the rubber gasket and refrigerator as you close it. Slowly pull out the paper after closing the door. If you do not feel tension when pulling out the paper the gasket may be damaged.
Dirty Condenser Coils
Your refrigerator condenser coils are responsible for removing the heat from your refrigerator. The coils tend to pick up dust, dirt, and pet hair over time. It can go to a point then your refrigerator is not working efficiently. When this
happens, the efficiency of your refrigerator has been severely reduced. You may then see the refrigerator not maintaining the inside temperature consistently.
The first step is to locate the condenser coils on your refrigerator. The condenser coils are tubes made out of metal that are arranged in a u-shaped pattern. They are typically below the refrigerator or behind the refrigerator. Check your
refrigerator's owners manual to help locate the condenser coils. Turn off your refrigerator before cleaning the coils. If the coils are located underneath the refrigerator, it is recommended to use a refrigerator coil brush to clean the
coils. If the coils are located in the rear of the refrigerator a soft cloth will typically remove the dust, dirt, and hair from the coils. Clean the condenser coils on your refrigerator on a regular basis to keep your refrigerator working
in top
shape.
Malfunctioning Fans
The fans inside your refrigerator play a key part in circulating air throughout your refrigerator to keep food at a consistent temperature. There are typically more than one fan that functions to circulate air throughout your refrigerator.
When one or more of those fans starts to malfunction, you may notice that the temperature in your refrigerator is not consistently cold. It is important to check all the fans that circulate air to pinpoint which one is not functioning
correctly.
A faulty thermostat can make it seem like the fans are not working. A faulty thermostat will not send the correct signal to your refrigerator fans to turn on when needed. The thermostat needs to be checked for continuity to rule it out as
the issue causing the cooling problem.
If your refrigerator is very full of food it may lead to the fans not circulating the air properly to maintain the correct temperature. Ensure that your refrigerator is organized to allow the fans to circulate air throughout the entire
refrigerator.
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