Possible Reasons Why Your Fridge Isn’t Cold
There are many components to take into consideration when you’re trying to figure out why your fridge is not cold enough. Before you run to get your fridge repaired or replaced, read our blog below to see if any of these factors is causing your faulty fridge. If none of these factors is affecting your fridge and you’re in need of fridge repair in Sherwood Park or surrounding areas, Paramount Appliance Repair is the place to call!
Dirty Condenser Coil
It’s important to keep the condenser coil (which is located at the back or the underneath of your fridge) clean to maximize its efficiency. When the coils get too dirty, it forces the fridge to work harder. Once it strains itself, it won’t work at all.
Inaccurate Thermostat
The thermostat controls the cooling cycles of your fridge. There is a possibility that your fridge is cooling just fine and the issue is with a faulty thermostat. Purchase a new one, even if it is just to double check.
Faulty Start Relay
A start relay is used to initiate the compressor when the cooling cycle begins. If you have a faulty start relay, the compressor won’t run resulting in your fridge not being able to cool.
Bad Compressor
The compressor is what generates the cool temperatures in the fridge. It creates the cold temperature and circulates it throughout the system. If the compressor is what’s causing your fridge to not cool, it is best to hire a professional for your fridge repair as you may further damage it if you were to attempt it yourself.
Start Capacitor Failure
The start capacitor helps the condenser wind up to get it running during the start. It’s rare for the capacitor to be the issue but if it is the case, then it will prevent the condenser from winding up.
Evaporator Fan Motor Failure
The evaporator fan motor is responsible for moving cold air from the evaporator unit to the fridge. If this fan fails to work, cold air won’t be able to circulate around the entire fridge. If the freezer unit is still cold although the fridge is warm, there’s a high chance that a faulty evaporator is to blame.
Bad Temperature Control Board
The temperature control board is what overlooks the functions of the fan motors and the compressor. Although the control board is usually one of the more common defective parts, it can be hard to diagnose. It is best to eliminate the other causes before determining that the control board is the cause of issue.
