As a complex machine that undoubtedly one of the most used equipment in house, your refrigerator has started to run all the time. Due to frequent wear and tear, refrigerators might be develop problems such as cooling problems, broken wires, ice melting problems, broken sewer plates, sparking from sockets, door closing problems, drain plugs, etc. and that’s makes you needs a refrigerator repair service. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait for the technician. So that, you can save your money and start repairing by yourself, and sure, fix the problem quickly. Here’s what you need to know to remedy the situation yourself.
Free Running
Basically, a refrigerator shouldn’t be used at all times. Not only it is noisy, it could also take a lot of money to get to repair. As a household appliance, they have become one of the most power-intensive so if you let them operate without stopping, it may send your energy bills through the roof.
One of the most common causes caused by running all the time is the debris accumulation and dust around the condenser coils. It’s reasonable if you live in an extra dusty environment or let your pet come inside your house. You should make your home eco friendly and energy saving.
To fix this, unplug the refrigerator from AC power. The condenser coils are at the bottom for most refrigerators, if so, you need to access it at the front or back. But, there is also have internal coils for the new model refrigerator. Next, find a grill to access the coil, and release it by removing or opening the beans that hold it in place. You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove the build-up load. If you find a lot of debris left over, use a brush or cloth. Change the grill and turn on the power again
Besides, there are also other causes such as set the refrigerator temperature too low so that it could freeze and harm some of your food. Usually, a refrigerator is set between 37 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. You can put the thermometer in a glass of water then put the glass inside refrigerator, and leave it for 8 hours. Adjust the temperature settings periodically to slowly bring it to the desired temperature.
Water leak
The presence of stagnant water under your refrigerator is not a good sign. This happens when the drain hose is blocked due to food particles and other debris, so it can lead the ice to build up and water leaking out of the freezer and refrigerator. It will also affect ice production from the ice maker.
All you have to do flushing the drain from inside the freezer using a small funnel or you can use a pipe cleaner or straightened jacket hanger to forcibly remove the clogs. If it doesn’t work, you need to remove the debris manually.
Ice buildup inside freezer
This is also a problem, leaving the freezer door open for long time could increase the humidity level in the freezer which caused ice buildup. So don’t do that anymore. Or you might have a defrosting time reminder.
Damaged seals can also cause unwanted frost. Try to cleaning the seal using warm water, soap, and washcloth. It’s better to use towel to dry the seal and the surrounding area. Other causes are too many objects that lean against the back freezer wall so that it can block the flow of air, which causes frost. You can clean food packages that are too close to the back freezer wall, or that block freezer ventilation.
If your troubleshooting efforts don’t work out, Sydney appliance service is here to fix your refrigerator issues. We service all sorts of fridges and freezers, so give us a call whenever you need help!
