Most Common Refrigerator Issues to Sort Out at the Earliest

Is your refrigerator working properly? 

If your refrigerator is more than a decade old, chances are it's near the end of its healthy lifespan. But still, you can fix the problems and get some more years out of the electric appliance. Here is how to troubleshoot most common refrigerator issues;

Schedule Refrigerator Repair if Not Getting Cold

The refrigerator should keep edibles between 37 and 41 degrees, if you open the refrigerator door and feel warm air coming out; try these troubleshooting tips;

• Make sure the fridge is receiving power
• Adjust thermostat
• Unblock vents which blow cold air to ensure adequate airflow
• Vacuum the coils to help with cooling performance

If the refrigerator still not working; there is a possibility the condenser fan or evaporator fan could be damaged. So, you have to call a technician for refrigerator repair.

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What if Everything inside Refrigerator is Freezing

The entirely different problem can also occur if the temperature inside the fridge drops way below. If every single thing is freezing; you need to check these components;

Thermostat directs power to the compressor and motors; if you want to check the defectiveness, turn the knob to the highest setting and listen for the “click”. If you hear; it's not malfunctioning.  

The thermistor sends the temperature to the control board. To find out whether it's defective

 Or not; you need to do a multi meter test that needs professional help.

Freezer Frosting

Old refrigerator’s freezer disposed to frost buildup; if you are facing this issue, try to check for cracked door seal which allows moist air to enter. If that’s not the reason, it's time to call for some professional help.

Damaged icebreaker

Refrigerators have built-in ice makers for your convenience, so if you are experiencing a sudden problem in making ice, here is what you must do:

• Shut off the water supply
• Pull your fridge from the wall and look for any tears in its water supply
• Make sure the water valve is open
• Check out the water filters for debris collection

So, if the valve is working properly, the mechanism of ice making could be a malfunctioning reason that needs proper and in-depth repair.

Refusal to run after being Transported 

Recently if you shifted to Centreville VA with your appliances; and neglected to keep your refrigerator in an upright position. Or if you unconsciously lay it down, the lubricant escapes from the composer into its cooling pipes. 

And if you got to run the refrigerator too quickly, the compressor could be permanently damaged and the fridge will stop working. If you can find out the problem, you should immediately go for refrigerator repair services, and the technician would give a thorough check and give the lubricant several hours before turning it on.