There are several fairly simple ways to determine the malfunction of the refrigerator yourself. To do this, you need to check the operation of the light bulb, the condition of the cord, the position of the door and the rubber band for sealing. Individual breakdowns can be repaired independently. The most common cases are described in this material.
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- Refrigerator won't turn on
- The unit turns on, but does not give cold
- Cold not strong enough
- Too much frost
Refrigerator won't turn on
Refrigerator malfunctions are often associated with the fact that it does not turn on. The reasons for this phenomenon may be associated with different units of the unit. If a problem is found, it is recommended to act as follows:
- Check if the light is on. If it previously worked properly, but now it has turned off, the malfunction is most likely related to the power cord or plug that connects to the outlet. You can make minor repairs yourself.
- During normal operation, the bulbs check the thermostat. Find 2 wires suitable for it, remove from the terminals and connect together. If the unit starts working after that, it is enough to change the thermostat.
- Similarly, you can check the defrost button (if available).
- Next, you need to take an ohmmeter - if it is not there, you will have to call the wizard. If there is a device, it is necessary to disconnect and ring the relay (starting, protective). If there is a break, the part must be removed and replaced with a new one.
- Next, check the electric motor of the compressor. You can establish the fact of a malfunction yourself, but the replacement is usually carried out by the master. If there are no skills, do-it-yourself repair of a Nord two-chamber refrigerator or other models can lead to new malfunctions.
The unit turns on, but does not give cold
It also happens that the refrigeration unit turns on normally (the light comes on, a characteristic sound appears), but does not give the desired temperature. This indicates a serious breakdown, the causes of which may be as follows:
- Freon leak - normally, the condenser should heat up. It is easy to verify this by touching it with your hand (the temperature is high, it is better to work with gloves). But if after a long work it is warm or even cold, it is clear that it can break in the refrigerator. The problem is related to the leakage of freon, and for repairs, you need to call the wizard.
- Breakdown of the thermostat - if the device is replaced with another one, the system will work normally. Depending on its condition, you can not buy a new one, but make repairs.
- Reduced motor performance - as a rule, a similar problem is observed in older refrigerators.
Cold not strong enough
Refrigerator breakdowns can also lead to the fact that it starts to give too little cold. If the unit is old, you can try to completely defrost, rinse and wipe dry, then turn it on again and let it work for 1-2 hours without food. If this does not help, you can diagnose the problem in other ways:
- Check the thermostat - if the sensor is faulty, the system will not work intensively enough. It is replaced with a new one and assessed how well the installation freezes.
- Lack of tightness - inspect the seal and replace it if necessary. You also need to make sure that the door closes properly. If she is led, you need to adjust the 2 diagonal rods that are located under the panel itself.
Too much frost
If the temperature drops too much, the installation obviously freezes, the reasons for the breakdown of the refrigerator may be as follows:
- First of all, you need to adjust the thermostat by slightly turning its knob in the direction of decrease.
- Excessive cold is also observed when the quick freeze function is turned on - it must be removed for a while and wait 30-40 minutes.
Thus, simple malfunctions of the refrigerator and their elimination can be carried out at home. But in some cases, breakdowns have more complex causes that only an experienced master can diagnose. If the situation is not completely clear, it is better not to take risks and not repair the installation yourself. This can lead to breakdowns of other units of the refrigerator, and then the restoration will become even more expensive.
