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Refrigerator Problems


10 Most Common Problems

1. Does not run, no light in refrigerator
  • No power
    • AC outlet defective or open circuit. Transfer to electrician.
    • Service cord defective
2. Does not run, light in refrigerator works
  • Temperature control defective
  • Defrost timer defective
  • Start relay defective
  • Compressor failure
3. Does not run for period of time after defrost
  • Defrost terminator defective
  • Defrost timer defective
4. Runs continuously w/no cooling
  • Loss of refrigerant charge
  • Insufficient compressor
5. Runs continuously, unit too cold
  • Temperature control defective
  • Temperature control out of adjustment>
6. Runs excessively, freezer & refrigerator not cold enough
  • Evaporator fan defective
  • Defrost timer defective
  • Sealed system problem
  • Compressor failure
  • Condenser fan defective
  • Dirty condenser
7. Runs & cycles, refrigerator normal, freezer not cold enough
  • Poor door seal on freezer - adjust
  • Light stays on in freezer
    • Switch defective
  • Excessive door openings
  • Room temperature to cold
  • To much warm food placed in freezer at one time
8. Refrigerator normal, but sweating
  • Interior
    • Bad door seals
  • Exterior
    • Void in insulation - no repair
    • Bad door seals
    • Heater defective in door channel
9. Excessively noisy
  • Unit not level
  • Internal compressor problem
  • Condenser fan defective
  • Evaporator fan defective
  • Defrost water pan rattles
    • reposition pan
10. Water leaking inside refrigerator
  • Restriction in drain system

Refrigerator Problems

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