In current times, a refrigerator is one of the most essential home appliances. This is due to its feature of conserving food for a long time, hence averting it from getting spoiled. However, if you get the best refrigerator price in Pakistan, even then, nobody can completely guarantee its durability. It is because of the reason that this appliance remains ON for 24 hours and 365 days. Due to this, it is susceptible to wear and tear like the other kitchen and home appliances.
According to the analysis, almost eighty five percent of the refrigerator problems are a quick fix and can be resolved through easy adjustments, without the aid of a technician. Before fixing such problems, you need to know its cause and root from where it is arising. Below, our experts have explained some common refrigerator problems and their resolution so you can easily fix them yourself:
Problem 1: Cooling Issues
In case your fridge or freezer compartment is not cooling appropriately, then it is probable that all your preserved food may get spoiled. This is one of the most common problems and the easiest one to fix. If you analyze that your freezer section isn’t cooling, you can check whether the back wall of the freezer compartment is cold or not.
If you find that its back wall is cold, you should listen if the evaporator fan is running or air is flowing from the freezer orifices. But if you are unable to listen any such noise, then it can be the issue related to the evaporator fan of the freezer. Likewise, if you can hear the fan running or air flowing, then you should scrutinize the compressor of the refrigerator. It is appropriate to clean the dust particles that are averting air from properly moving through the coils. Keep in mind that condenser coils are always supposed to release heat from inside the refrigerator into the room. For this, it is necessary to keep them clean.
Problem 2: Water Leakage on Floor
Water leaking on the floor from top mount refrigerator can be dangerous for adults and kids alike since it can allow slipping or even breaking of bones. Yet, this problem can easily be fixed without the assistance of a technician.
Water leakage can be caused due to clogged defrost drain. This drain is usually situated at the back wall of the freezer. An accumulation of debris or food particles can block the drain pipe, thus leading to the accumulation of water and ice which leaks out of the fridge and freezer sections. To fix this issue, you need to drain the hole from within by using lukewarm water. Along with this, use a pipe cleaner to eliminate blockage.
If you find that it isn’t working, you need to physically remove the accumulated debris which is clogging the valve appearing at the end of the drain pipe. Just cleanse the valve with hot water and soap solution and reinstall it again.
Problem 3: Fridge Section is Getting Warm
We know that cool air produced by the refrigerator always come from the freezer section into the fridge compartment. It then chills various segments of your refrigerator. So, if your fridge compartment is heating up, it is the possibility of an airflow problem.
All freezer compartments comprise an evaporator fan that helps in circulating cool air from the freezer to the fridge section. This air moves through the diffuser which is located at the back of the fridge section. If you find that air is flowing from freezer flues or evaporator fan is running but there is still no cooling in the fridge, it may be because the diffuser tube is clogged with ice. This is averting cool air from passing through properly. The fridge or freezer door left open for a long time can also bring such problem.
Remember that if you cannot hear the evaporator fan running or getting an unusual noise, then you need to buy a new motor for the refrigerator’s evaporator fan.
Problem 4: Fridge Sounding Too High
Unpleasant refrigerator noise not only makes you uncomfortable but consumes more energy, thus bringing higher electricity bills. If your fridge section is cycling too often, it means that the condenser coils are blocked due to an accumulation of grime or debris.
In order to fix this problem, you first need to unplug the refrigerator. Condenser coils are normally situated at the bottom of your refrigerator which can be easily opened either from the back or front. Use a blower or small vacuum to remove the clogged debris or grime around the condenser coils. You can also use a piece of cloth to remove dust from areas which are hard to access.
Another reason why your refrigerator is cycling too often is that of setting the temperature too low. Such a low temperature will not only spoil your food but will let your fridge freezer to work overtime. The perfect solution is to set the fridge temperature to 15 to 20 degrees. If the problem continues, then it is recommended to call a technician so to have its proper checkup.
Problem 5: Ice Layers Building up on the Refrigerator Sides and Floors
If you find that ice layers are building up on the sides and floors of the freezer or water droplets are dropping into the fridge section frequently, then it may be due to clogged defrost drain. The easiest way is to defrost the fridge so freezer compartment can be free from ice layers.
Problem 6: Fridge Section is Freezing Food
In case if your fridge compartment is freezing food, it is probable that you have set an incorrect temperature control thermostat. Thermostat controls the voltage of the evaporator fan motor and compressor. So, if it is not operating appropriately, it can allow the fridge to work for an extended period. This can let the refrigerator unit to be too chill than normal.
When looking for the best refrigerator price in Pakistan, make sure that you know how to fix the above common refrigerator problems. Our above guide can also help a great deal in the future.
For further details and queries, you can call Al-Fatah Electronics at 0340-1111-444.
