Troubleshooting Your Overly Chilly Fridge
Is Your Refrigerator Running Too Cold? Here's How to Fix It
Is your refrigerator turning your food into an icebox? Don't fret! You don't need to be an appliance repair expert to diagnose and solve this issue. We've got you covered with some easy DIY tips that can help you get your fridge back to the perfect temperature. In this blog post, we'll explore how to identify and fix a refrigerator that's running too cold using Ron Hazelton's Major Appliances troubleshooting guide.
Troubleshooting Your Overly Chilly FridgeIf you're dealing with a refrigerator that's freezing your groceries, follow these steps to diagnose and resolve the issue: from pages 8 and 19 in the Book Major Appliances
Step 1: Adjust the Temperature Settings
For more appliance repair tips and guidance, you can refer to Ron Hazelton's "Major Appliances." And remember, you don't always need a professional technician to keep your appliances in excellent working order!
Is your refrigerator turning your food into an icebox? Don't fret! You don't need to be an appliance repair expert to diagnose and solve this issue. We've got you covered with some easy DIY tips that can help you get your fridge back to the perfect temperature. In this blog post, we'll explore how to identify and fix a refrigerator that's running too cold using Ron Hazelton's Major Appliances troubleshooting guide.
Troubleshooting Your Overly Chilly FridgeIf you're dealing with a refrigerator that's freezing your groceries, follow these steps to diagnose and resolve the issue: from pages 8 and 19 in the Book Major Appliances
Step 1: Adjust the Temperature Settings
- Start by moving the temperature control to a higher setting.
- Test the adjustment by placing a cup of water in the refrigerator and leaving it for two hours. For the freezer, use a bit of cooking oil.
- Fine-tune the temperature control accordingly. If the issue persists, proceed to the next step.
- Unscrew and remove the console housing the temperature control and Energy Saver switch.
- Allow the console to dangle by its wiring while keeping the freezer vent control attached to the refrigerator wall.
- Unscrew the freezer vent control from the refrigerator wall.
- Use a hairdryer on low to melt any ice and remove any residue in the vent.
- Inspect the freezer channel for obstructions and reinstall the freezer vent control.
- Remove the push-on connector and ground wires from the temperature control terminals.
- Set a multitester to measure continuity (ohms).
- With the temperature control turned to its coldest setting, the tester should read 0 ohms, and with the control off, it should read Infinity. If it doesn't, the control is likely faulty.
- If your refrigerator has an Energy Saver switch, test it for continuity as well. The tester should show continuity when the switch is on. If it's faulty, replace it with a new one.
- When replacing the temperature control, ensure that the position of the capillary line in the console is the same as the old one.
- Remove the old control and snap in a new one, threading the capillary line into place in the console.
- Remount the console on the refrigerator wall and recheck the temperature.
For more appliance repair tips and guidance, you can refer to Ron Hazelton's "Major Appliances." And remember, you don't always need a professional technician to keep your appliances in excellent working order!