Losing your cool? There’s nothing like your fridge giving out to make you appreciate the conveniences of modern life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A fridge defect can cause some serious disruption and waste money. But getting to the bottom of the problem isn’t always easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below, we’re taking a look at some refrigerator troubleshooting 101: 5 common causes fridge problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
If your fridge doesn’t seem to be holding its temperature, one of the most common causes is a faulty door seal. The rubber seal around a fridge door creates the barrier between the warm air of the room and the internal air of the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the seal stops doing its job, the two mingle. The fridge struggles to keep up with cooling the interior and moisture accumulation can cause ice build-up on the internal surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The thermostat is the fridge’s temperature brain, so it’s no surprise that a malfunctioning thermostat spells big problems. Without a thermostat to manage internal temperatures, the fridge can’t do its job properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In some cases, a thermostat may fail entirely. This stops the message that would usually go to the capacitor to tell the fridge to switch on. If your fridge has been quiet for a long time, it may be that the thermostat is sleeping on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s face it, there aren’t many people who make a habit out of vacuuming their fridge. Most fridge-cleaning efforts focus on the internal surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But dust accumulation can become a problem over a fridge’s lifespan. For heat exchange to take place, a fridge needs unimpeded access to ambient air, but dust can act as a suffocating jacket. Delicate cleaning of the pipework to remove dust can help it get back to its full capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the refrigerant is the blood of a refrigerator, then the pump and motor are its heart. Without these components, the coolant can’t circulate<\/a> the fridge can’t keep its cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n