Fridge Freezer Service Guide
Fridge and freezer issues can ruin food and waste energy. Use this guide to solve the most common faults quickly.
Try and fix Your Fridge Freezer at Home With These Simple Steps.
Fridge and freezer issues can ruin food and waste energy. Use this guide to solve the most common faults quickly.
Try and fix Your Fridge Freezer at Home With These Simple Steps.
Fridge FreezerWhen the fridge is too warm or too cold, the issue could lie with the air damper, baffle or diffuser. What this does is that it balances the air flow from the evaporator fan housing. It also controls the amount of cold air which enters the fresh food compartment. A higher or lower than average fridge temperature could be because the baffle has been damaged.
The baffle is usually located where cold air enters the refrigerator’s fresh food compartment and is encased in plastic, with a Styrofoam lining to prevent air leakage.
Once located, ensure that air is flowing freely and that the airflow is not blocked or restricted. Some refrigerators have a temperature sensing bulb to adjust changes in the interior temperature. If this bulb is in an incorrect position or damaged, adjust or replace this bulb to resume normal operation.
The fridge door gasket or seal along the outside of the refrigerator door could be the culprit if a fridge is leaking. Fridge door seals are typically made of vinyl material and have a flexible magnetic strip inside to create an airtight seal.
If there is moisture forming along the edge of the door, the gasket needs to be checked for damage. A defective gasket with just a tiny amount of air leakage may result in water leaks or defrost issues.
Note – When replacing a gasket, it is helpful to first place the new gasket in the tumble dryer for a few minutes to make it more pliable and hence easier to install.
This could mean that there is a problem with the condenser fan. The condenser fan circulates air (i) throughout the condenser coil to remove heat and (ii) over the drain pan to evaporate and defrost water.
After disconnecting the power and removing the rear access panel, ensure that there is no trash or obstruction that is preventing air flow. In addition, the fan motor and fan blade can be likewise checked for signs of wear and tear and replaced if necessary.
This could mean an overload relay issue, and that the overload relay could be overheating or arcing. New refrigerators tend to combine the overload relay into the side of the compressor. A multi-meter can be used to check the overload relay. The fridge’s start capacitor provides increased starting voltage to the compressor windings and if this is defective, then the compressor may not start.
When the fridge has frost in the freezer, this is the result of warm, moist air that had become trapped in the unit when the fridge door opens and closes. An amount of frost in the freezer is a common occurrence but too much frost could damage the refrigerator.
Excessive frost within the freezer indicates a possible problem of a damaged freezer door or a lid gasket. A faulty freezer door or lid gasket may let warm air in when the freezer is closed, allowing frost to happen. Another possibility could be a faulty freezer defrost sensor, heating element or defrost timer.
When the fridge is too warm or too cold, the issue could lie with the air damper, baffle or diffuser. What this does is that it balances the air flow from the evaporator fan housing. It also controls the amount of cold air which enters the fresh food compartment. A higher or lower than average fridge temperature could be because the baffle has been damaged.
The baffle is usually located where cold air enters the refrigerator’s fresh food compartment and is encased in plastic, with a Styrofoam lining to prevent air leakage.
Once located, ensure that air is flowing freely and that the airflow is not blocked or restricted. Some refrigerators have a temperature sensing bulb to adjust changes in the interior temperature. If this bulb is in an incorrect position or damaged, adjust or replace this bulb to resume normal operation.
The fridge door gasket or seal along the outside of the refrigerator door could be the culprit if a fridge is leaking. Fridge door seals are typically made of vinyl material and have a flexible magnetic strip inside to create an airtight seal.
If there is moisture forming along the edge of the door, the gasket needs to be checked for damage. A defective gasket with just a tiny amount of air leakage may result in water leaks or defrost issues.
Note – When replacing a gasket, it is helpful to first place the new gasket in the tumble dryer for a few minutes to make it more pliable and hence easier to install.
This could mean that there is a problem with the condenser fan. The condenser fan circulates air (i) throughout the condenser coil to remove heat and (ii) over the drain pan to evaporate and defrost water.
After disconnecting the power and removing the rear access panel, ensure that there is no trash or obstruction that is preventing air flow. In addition, the fan motor and fan blade can be likewise checked for signs of wear and tear and replaced if necessary.
This could mean an overload relay issue, and that the overload relay could be overheating or arcing. New refrigerators tend to combine the overload relay into the side of the compressor. A multi-meter can be used to check the overload relay. The fridge’s start capacitor provides increased starting voltage to the compressor windings and if this is defective, then the compressor may not start.
When the fridge has frost in the freezer, this is the result of warm, moist air that had become trapped in the unit when the fridge door opens and closes. An amount of frost in the freezer is a common occurrence but too much frost could damage the refrigerator.
Excessive frost within the freezer indicates a possible problem of a damaged freezer door or a lid gasket. A faulty freezer door or lid gasket may let warm air in when the freezer is closed, allowing frost to happen. Another possibility could be a faulty freezer defrost sensor, heating element or defrost timer.
Disclaimer: The information provided by Service Box is for general guidance only. Attempting repairs on your own appliances or devices carries risk. Some repairs may void the manufacturer's warranty, and Service Box accepts no responsibility for any damage, costs, injury, or issues arising from attempts to carry out repairs based on this information. Always take proper safety precautions, especially when working with electrical equipment, to avoid the risk of electric shock, and be aware that electronic components can be damaged by static discharge. Check your manufacturer's warranty documentation before attempting any repair, and if in doubt, consult a qualified professional.
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