July 12, 2010
Troubleshooting Your Refrigerator
Refrigerator trouble?
During these hot July days, it is essential to have your refrigerator working well. But what if your unit suddenly stops running?
If your appliance is showing signs of trouble, here is a bit of advice from RepairClinic.com.
The refrigerator has stopped running completely
The first thing to do is make sure that your refrigerator really isn’t running. Check to see if the light comes back on or if there is any fan, motor, or other sound coming from the appliance. Also, try adjusting the thermostat to a colder setting. If there is no sign of life, you will need to figure out what the problem is.
The second thing to do is check if there is power getting to the refrigerator. To do that, plug a lamp or another electrical device into the same outlet the refrigerator is plugged into. If there is no power, check the fuses or circuit breakers in your basement. If the fuses or breakers are not the problem, contact a qualified electrician to restore power to the particular outlet for your refrigerator.
If there is power to the appliance but it is still not working, there may be a problem in one or more of these:
- Wiring
- Thermostat
- Defrost timer
- Compressor
- Overload and/or relay
For all appliance parts, refrigerator help and troubleshooting information please visit RepairClinic.com.
Warning! To avoid personal injury or even death, always disconnect your appliance from its power source – unplug it or break the connection at the circuit breaker or fuse box – before you do any troubleshooting or repair work on your appliance. Also, because some components may have sharp edges, use caution while working on your appliance.
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