Understanding Refrigerator Breakdowns
Having your refrigerator break down can be incredibly frustrating. After all, your fridge stores a lot of your food and you use it multiple times a day. Here are a few reasons why refrigerators break down and tips on extending the life of this important appliance:
Common Problems:
Recognize Old Age: If you know that your fridge is old, you should start thinking about a replacement. Depending on the model, your fridge has an optimum lifespan of 10 to 20 years. Compressor Problems: The compressor motor is responsible for cooling your fridge. Most of the time, your compressor motor will break down due to old age or to regular overstuffing of your fridge. Leaking Refrigerant: Your refrigerant agent plays a major role in cooling. Sometimes, the system can spring a leak, which is when you want to call a technician to fix the problem. If you notice a leak, this is actually good news because you probably won’t need to replace your entire unit. Instead, you can call Best Price Appliance Repairs and we’ll be happy to send a tech over who can find the source and plug the leak without you having to replace your fridge.Preventative Measures
There are a few things that you can do to prevent breakdowns and optimize the life of your fridge: Avoid Overloading: While it’s tempting to stuff as much food into your fridge as space allows, especially during the holiday season, this can actually cause major problems and shorten your refrigerator’s lifespan.Brush Down the Coils: The coils in the back of your refrigerator are magnets for dust and debris, which is why they need to be cleaned every so often. You can use a brush on the coils or gently wipe them down with a cloth. If you don’t want to clean the coils yourself, call us and one of our techs can do the job for you.
Control the Temperature: Turning your fridge temperature too low can actually strain the appliance and lead to early breakdowns. To maximize the life of your fridge, make sure that you are setting your temperature according to the user manual. If a problem does occur, don’t despair. At Best Price Appliance Repair, we know that a broken refrigerator is stressful which is why we make it a priority to get to you as soon as possible. Our experienced technicians will be able to analyze the problem and recommend the best course of action based on your refrigerator’s situation.