What to Check Before Calling for Refrigerator Repair
If your fridge or freezer isn’t working the way it’s supposed to, it’s not something you can ignore. A non-working fridge may cause your food to spoil quickly, so it may be time to call for expert appliance repair. Before you pick up the phone, here are a few things to check.
Your Freezer is Too Warm
The last place you want to feel any warmth is in your freezer. If the foods that are supposed to be frozen are partly thawed, the problem may be a defective defrost thermostat. Test the thermostat if you’re familiar with a multimeter tool. If it doesn’t test within designated parameters, most likely the thermostat needs to be replaced.
Fridge Isn’t Cooling Correctly
Temperature problems in the fridge may mean that items aren’t as cold as they should be, or that they’re freezing from inside the fridge. If it’s not cold inside the fridge, make sure the fridge isn’t overstuffed with food. If it appears too full, remove a few items and see if that solves the problem.
Check the temperature gauge to see if it needs to be adjusted up or down. The next thing to do is unplug the fridge and check the condenser coils. To do this, pull the fridge away from the wall and make sure coils aren’t too close to the wall. Also, check that there’s nothing obstructing airflow. Remove dust with a vacuum or use an inexpensive coil brush.
Ice Maker Isn’t Making Ice
If your ice maker isn’t making ice, there may be a frozen water inlet valve. If that’s the cause, melting the ice will get the ice maker working again. A simple way to melt the ice is by using your hairdryer. Be careful not to melt anything that’s plastic.
Other Problems with Your Fridge
There are several other tell-tale signs that something isn’t right with your fridge, including leaks and strange noises. The skilled technicians at Bestprice Appliance Repair can quickly identify what’s causing the problem with your fridge and they’ll let you know your best course of action.
If you need help with your fridge or freezer in LA County, contact Bestprice Appliance Repair. We do everything we can to complete repairs the same day and we promise high-quality service by trustworthy technicians who are licensed and insured. We’ve been providing top service to the LA area since 2009. Call us today.