Refrigerator repair tips to use before you call a repairman

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Refrigerator repair tips to use before you call a repairman

Refrigerator repair tips to use before you call a repairman

Let’s be clear – no one wants to deal with getting their refrigerator repaired. Appliances these days are more expensive than ever and with everyone facing their fair share of financial challenges in the past year – an unexpected bump in the road with something so important to your home is the last news you want to hear. 

With that in mind, you should know that not all is lost. Yes, there are things that you can do yourself to try and repair your fridge on your own before you call a repair company like ours. Here are some DIY tips you can follow before you call for reinforcements. Let’s jump right in.

Is your fridge too warm?

When your fridge isn’t keeping food cold enough, you run the risk of spoiling food and wasting groceries. If you’re finding that your fridge is unusually warm, check the appliance temperature control switch. Sometimes people bump into it when they’re taking food in and out of the fridge and accidentally switch it off. So check that first. 

Next, check the vent parts on the back of the fridge. You might even want to give it a quick vacuum. Particles and dust can build up in the spaces within these components and they can prevent heat exchange and proper cooling. 

Frosting

Frost in fridges happens when moist air condenses on cold surfaces. This is simply natural ice build-up. When this happens, it’s almost always attributed to a cracked door on your refrigerator that’s allowing moist air in. Sealant is a cheap fix and can be purchased at a local hardware store. 

The other major cause of frosting is a malfunctioning thermistor or temperature sensor. While this is less common, you’ll want to call a repair technician as soon as possible. 

Ice machine malfunctioning

When an ice machine isn’t working, it’d due to a malfunction in the water supply of the refrigerator. This can occur in several locations. The first place you’ll want to look is the inlet tube into the ice maker. Slow flow can prevent water from forming. A simple solution here is to unplug your fridge and let any ice melt and then plug it back in. 

Next, you’ll want to check the saddle valve. There’s a small needle hole in the piping of this valve that can clog. To unclog it, you simply just have to screw it fully closed and then reopen it. This should remove any deposits that have formed and caused blockages in the fridge. 

Unfortunately not all repairs are easy. That being said, if you encounter these common issues, hopefully you can save yourself some money and the anxiety of a large repair bill. If you’re finding that these tips don’t work, give us a call today and we’ll be happy to provide you with a free consultation. Good luck!

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