Fix Common Fridge Problems
How to Fix Common Fridge Problems
Your refrigerator is the most used appliance in your home–it’s always on. But fridges can leak or cycle too much, and freezers can stop making ice or worse, build layer upon layer of ice.
Here are a few quick ways to fix common refrigerator problems.
Your frostless freezer is building an igloo.
Quick Fridge Fix
This could a leaking door seal. The door seal is allowing cold air to leak out, making the refrigerator and freezer run overtime. Check the door seal by placing a touch in the freezer with the beam pointed at the door. Turn the light off in the kitchen and check around the perimeter of the door. If you see light, you’ll need to replace the fridge door seal, which can be purchased directly Warradale Appliance Service.
There’s a puddle of water under your refrigerator, and it’s growing.
Quick Fridge Fix
Usually, it’s leak in the icemaker line.There is a shutoff valve, typically under the sink.
The party’s in full swing, unfortunately your icemaker isn’t.
Quick Fridge Fix
See if the icemaker actually got turned off by checking the wire alongside the icemaker assembly.
There’s a puddle in the refrigerator, but nothing has spilt.
Quick Fridge Fix
Is the drain tube blocked? Unplug the refrigerator and locate the drain plug near the back or bottom of the main compartment. Force a 50/50 solution of bleach and warm water into the tube with a turkey baster. Repeat a couple of times, then remove and clean the drain pan located underneath the refrigerator.
Your refrigerator is cycling on more frequently than usual.
Quick Fridge Fix
The condenser coils underneath the refrigerator are a both a dispenser of heat and a dust collector–especially in homes with lots of pets. Clean the coils with a vacuum.
Refrigerator Warning Signs
The refrigerator is a fairly simple appliance and many small problems can be tackled by anyone with basic handyman skills. However, the presence of (in most cases, toxic) coolant under pressure and the sensitivity of the system itself mean that certain situations an expert is required more experienced hand.
Call the refrigeration mechanic when:
- You hear a slight hissing noise and the refrigerator is not cooling as it should.
- There is an oily residue on the floor of the freezer compartment.
- The condenser coils are damaged.
- The fridge or freezer is leaking significant amounts of water and you can’t find the source of the leak.The outside of the refrigerator is sweating.
- The appliance continues to cycle on and off even after you have cleaned the condenser coils.
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These tips are provided as general information only, we do not accept any responsibility for appliances treated as recommended or otherwise.