One of the most common problems with a refrigerator is lowering the temperature inside the refrigerator to the point where the products literally freeze. This happens in any part of the camera, regardless of the location of the product. To cope with a similar problem, often only professional masters have the opportunity. But in some cases, the cause of the breakdown is trite and can be easily eliminated independently.
What to check first?
The content of the article
- What to check first?
- Causes of malfunction
- Self repair methods
The first thing to do is check the thermoregulation lever. Perhaps it has gone astray or the wrong temperature was initially set. It should be in the range of 2-3.5, and in the latest models of refrigerators within the range of +4 to +6 degrees.
Such an oversight happens quite rarely, but it's worth checking, since there have been precedents. If it turns out that the reason is precisely in the thermostat, it will not be difficult to fix the problem yourself. To do this, just set the required temperature.
Important! Most modern home appliance models have a super-freeze button. This moment also needs to be checked immediately, since someone from home could accidentally turn on this mode and the products began to freeze.
There are several more reasons why a refrigerator can freeze foods placed in it. However, professionals still advise first of all to check the settings of the household appliance. Misunderstandings are especially common with new equipment, when the owners still do not really know how to use it and configure the necessary modes.
Causes of malfunction
Experts identify six causes of the malfunction. Each of them can disable a new or used refrigerator and spoil the products stored in it. Consider each version of the breakdown:
- incorrect settings of the thermostat lever (this was already mentioned above, the owner could accidentally set the wrong mode or set the temperature in the chamber too low);
- damage to the gasket on the door of the refrigerator (a malfunctioning puddle at the door and ice on the wall of the chamber, you can restore the integrity of the seal yourself, even a person can cope here without special skills);
- clogged drainage holes (under the drawers for fruits and vegetables there are special drains, which sometimes have the property of clogging, then condensed water draining along the back wall, gets into the drainage and freezes there, simultaneously freezing nearby products, you can cope with the problem by cleaning the exhaust system douching);
- Freon leakage (manifested due to microcracks or blood clots detected in the cooling system, an experienced craftsman will be able to quickly and accurately fix the problem);
- failure of the thermostat (you need to ring it with a special tester and, if it does not respond, you will have to change it to a new one, the master of working with similar household appliances can handle the problem);
- sticking of the control valve (it should regulate the switching of modes, but this does not happen, the fault of the valve is to blame, you will need to find it and replace it with a new, working valve).
Important! If a person does not have confidence that he is able to cope with a breakdown on his own, it is better to contact a special service where experienced craftsmen work. Otherwise, self-repair can result in even more complex damage.
These recommendations and the causes of malfunctions are suitable for almost all models and companies that manufacture refrigerators. An exception may be only ultramodern models with a large number of third-party modes and innovative cooling systems.
Self repair methods
You can start repairing the refrigerator with your own hands only if the person is confident in their own abilities and has at least a distant idea of the internal structure of the household appliance. It’s easy to scroll the thermostat or replace the rubber band of the gasket, almost anyone can handle it.
Another thing is if the cause of the freezing of products is damage to the control valve or leakage of freon. Work can hardly be done independently. If such a situation arises, you need to look for a reliable workshop where experienced specialists will quickly and accurately repair it.
