5 Reasons Your Fridge Needs a Repair

When your fridge is not working properly, it is important to ensure it back running optimally as quick as possible to ensure your food does not perish. Sometimes the issue may be an easy fix and others it needs to see a specialized repair specialist. We have put together a list of 5 reasons you should call in a repair technician to repair your refrigerator:

1. No Power

The first step when your fridge has no power is to check if it is properly plugged in. Carefully and slowly pull out your fridge to check to make sure it is properly plugged in. If it is properly plugged in, check the cord for any noticeable damage, if the cord is damaged, call one of repair technicians in to change out the cord for you.

   2. Fridge is Making Strange Noises

Noises like your fridge turning off and on between time intervals and normal cycle operations is completely normal. If you hear a screeching sound coming from your fridge it is likely that the fan needs to be replaced. If there is banging and knocking that is not coming from the ice maker, the compressor may need to be replaced. Repairs with the fan or compressor are repairs that should be done by a experienced technician.

   3. Fridge is Not Cold

Before assuming your fridge has malfunctioned, check the temperature dial to ensure it is properly set to the right temperature. The higher the number, the colder the temperature will be. The lower the number, the warmer the temperature will be. Try to adjust the knob up a couple numbers and leave it for a few hours and check to see if the temperature has changed. If this does not make a difference, it is likely that the evaporator coils have frosted over causing your fridge to overheat. A quick way to fix this is to unplug the fridge and use a hair blow dryer to melt the ice off the coils. It is important to ensure you hold the dryer at a distance. If this does not fix the problem, you will need a new thermostat or compressor. This repair should be performed by a trained technician.

   4. Fridge is Freezing Food

If you are noticing that your milk is freezing, the internal temperature in your fridge is too low. This goes hand in hand with step 4, adjust the dial down a couple numbers, leave the fridge for a couple hours and come back to see if your fridge is thawing your food. You can also put a thermometer in the middle of your fridge to see if the temperature is warming up. If you do not notice an increase in temperature, call in one of repair technicians to diagnose the problem for you.

   5. It is Leaking Water

If there are noticeable water around your fridge or in the bottom of the fridge, it is likely you have a hose that is leaking water. This repair is important to be taken care of by a professional as soon as possible to ensure no further damage is caused. If water leaks under your flooring, it can lead to bigger issues with mold.