Came home and refrigerator was not cooling. cleaned it out unplugged and plugged it back in and it cooled properly. thin it failed again. is it the thermostat?
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Check that the power cord is plugged in all the way
Remove an extension cord if you were using one between the refrigerator's main cord and the outlet.
Try another appliance in close proximity to the refrigerator
Try plugging the refrigerator into a different outlet
Try leaving it unplugged for a while, then plugging it back in
Check your temperature gauge inside the appliance
Make sure there's proper airflow around the appliance.
Clean the condenser coils with a vacuum or brush.
Test for overheating and continuity.
Did you leave the freezer door open for a period of time while the refrigerator was running? Unplug and defrost the freezer manually with a hair dryer until all frost is removed inside and in back of the freezer. Reapply power and see if it will then cool/freeze properly. Let me know the results APPLIANCE 911
Many times a freezer and/or refrigeratordo not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many otherthings that can go wrong.
If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out thelast two tips.
If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...
Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to starttrouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then callinga repair person to do a simple thing for you...
The condenser coils dissipate heat. If dust and debris accumulate around the coils, your refrigerator may not be able to cool properly, it may run continuously(non stop fan action) or it may stop completely as a result of an overheated compressor. You should clean rear-mounted coils once a year. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Refrigerators are heavy, never tip one forward or backward. Never attempt to move a refrigerator without an assistant. Vacuum or brush the coils. If coils have a filmy build-up, use warm soapy water to clean them. Take care not to spill or drip water onto the components of the refrigerator.You should clean floor level coils at least twice a year. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Vacuum or brush the coils. Remove the grill from the front of the refrigerator and use a vacuum with a wand attachment to remove any dust and debris. The grill should snap off and on. Pull firmly toward you and possibly upward to remove the grill. If it does not come off with a modest effort, check for screws or retaining clips that may hold it in place.
Now, Once the coils are cleaned, simply re- introduce power to the unit, and observe for a couple of hours. If the fan continues to run, and there is no cooling affect, this will indicate that the main control aboard(PCB), is damaged. It must be replaced in this case.
Check and clean the condenser. Unplugging the system allows it to cool off. when you plug it back in it will cool until the heat rebuilds if not rejected through the condenser. Make sure the condenser fan comes on when the compressor runs. A faulty fan motor will cause the same type of problem.
fan motor willnot kick on
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