Most Probable Symptoms and Causes of Your Refrigerator Breakdown

Most Probable Symptoms and Causes of Your Refrigerator Breakdown

There could be a number of reasons for the breakdown of your refrigerator system. Sometimes a refrigerator would just stop functioning and sometimes it may give some apparent warning signs before breaking down, here are some pointers which may come as a warning that you would be needing refrigerator repair in the near future.

The compressor does not stop running

All modern refrigerators come with a built in system that stops the compressor motor to run once the certain level of cooling has been attained as set on the thermostat (an adjustable setting of refrigerators to cool at pre-set levels). If you notice that the compressor is constantly running, which you can ascertain from the humming sound it makes, you can safely assume that something is wrong with the automatic cooling control system.

Not enough cooling in spite of thermostat set to the max

Another sure sign that your refrigerator might need some repair is when your food goes bad even when you have set the thermostat at the maximum. In case you have still a level or two short of the maximum setting you can try setting it to the maximum before opting for refrigerator repair.

Excessive Noise

If you notice that your refrigerator is making more noise than usual there could be multiple reasons to this issue. It could be a faulty freezer fan or a faulty condenser fan or may be an uneven placement of your refrigeration unit causing additional vibration and sound. In case if it is the leveling of your unit that is making the abnormal excessive noise, make adjustments for balancing it evenly. However in the other instances you may have to get a professional refrigerator repair service to have a look at your unit.

Condenser Issues

One of the most probable caused for your refrigeration to stop cooling is the condenser not working properly. The proper function of the condenser coil is to convert the refrigerant liquid into gas and condense it back to liquid. This process enables the internal heat of the refrigerator to be extracted and replaced with cooling. Sometimes due to the overheating of the condenser, (mostly caused by a faulty condenser fan) the condenser does not work properly and as a result your refrigerator stops cooling.

Leakage

If you notice any leakage or any fluid accumulation inside or around your refrigerator unit (other than a spill) it means there may be some issue with the unit. All modern refrigerators are built to stop moisture accumulation and are sealed for protection against leakages