Reasons Why Your Refrigerator Isn't Cooling And How To Fix Them

The worst thing that can happen to you in summer is your refrigerator ditching you. A refrigerator is an electronic appliance made of intricate items; a little disharmony between them can cause hiccups that may give you a hard time. The irregularities in the cooling function are the most common issue that households face. There are plenty of reasons why refrigerators stop cooling. 

If you are reading this because your fridge has stopped cooling the way it should, we will help you diagnose and fix the problem. 

 A Quick Check Up

Before getting into the solution there are a few things that need to be ensured. Check the below-mentioned things before starting the troubleshooting process:

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  The fridge got accidentally unplugged from the power socket. 
• The thermostat has been turned down to a bare minimum. 
• The freezer vents are being blocked by frozen items like vegetables.
• The vacuum coils are clogged due to dust and dirt. 
• The condenser fan got struck and did not spin properly. 

Diagnosing Steps To Fix The Fridge

If your fridge is not cooling even after cross-checking all the above-mentioned points, it’s high time that you conducted troubleshooting. 

First, let’s diagnose the issue at hand and go through some of the common reasons that can hamper the cooling function of the fridge and how you can fix them. 

Broken Condenser Fan

A condenser fan helps in keeping the coils and compressor cool allowing the fridge to stay chilling. When the fan is broken or stuck due to the accumulation of dust or debris, the fridge will start heating up in minutes. 

Check the condenser fan and find the dust/debris hindering its function. Use a clean towel to wipe off the dirt/debris from the blades. If the fan blades are not working even after cleaning, then you may have to replace the fan’s motor. 

Dusty Condenser Coil

Condenser coils are located at the back of the fridge. It is quite easy for dust and dirt to collect in the coils, preventing efficient heat release. The excess heat will circulate back into the fridge affecting the cooling process. 

Use a handheld vacuum or a fridge coil brush to clean the debris collection from the coils. Check if this step resolves the issue, if not, seek professional assistance by calling a refrigerator expert. 

Broken Evaporator Fan

The evaporator is also a set of coils found behind the freezer. The refrigerating agents pass through these coils and get converted into gas, freezing the items in the freezer. An evaporator fan helps in circulating the cool air from the coil to the freezer and then the entire fridge. The air circulation will stop if the evaporator fan is broken. 

The evaporator fan motor must be replaced in such cases as there is no particular way to repair the fan. Consult a refrigerator expert who can better guide you in selecting the best evaporator fan motor. 

Frost Covered Evaporator Coils

The evaporator fan draws all the cool air from the evaporator coils for further circulation. When the fan stops working, the frost from the cool air starts depositing on the coil which may hamper the cooling. 

Check whether the coils are frosted by removing the back panel in the freezer. Let the frost thaw for a few days and empty out both the freezer and fridge. If the cooling is not restored, hire a professional to detect the issue. 

Hire Appliance Repair Expert To Restore Your Fridge’s Cooling

While these are some of the common issues associated with a fridge’s cooling function, you need an appliance repair expert who can get a deeper look into the matter. Appliance Repair Master is your best ally for refrigerator repair services in Franklin County and surrounding areas.