If your refrigerator isn’t cooling properly, it is important to fix the problem quickly to prevent perishables from becoming spoiled. While some problems can be fixed with simple maintenance, others may require professional intervention. We have compiled a list to help you identify the six reasons why your refrigerator isn’t cooling.
Why your refrigerator isn’t cooling
It is important to identify the exact problem and then fix it. We have compiled a comprehensive list of possible reasons your refrigerator won’t cool.
1) Thermostat setting is off
Is your refrigerator not cooling properly? Although it seems obvious, sometimes your thermostat dial is set too low and the refrigerator temperature rises. If you have children or uninformed house guests, this could happen. Many people confuse the thermostat numbers and make the wrong adjustments. Remember that power level is indicated by the numbers, so higher numbers will cause your fridge to become colder.
2) Blocked Vents
Your refrigerator’s temperature is controlled by a variety of vents, both internal and external. These vents must be open in order to maintain a constant temperature. People will often block vents when they store food or other items in the fridge. These vents can be partially blocked by food debris, such as dirt and spilt foods. A blocked vent can affect internal temperature so it is important that they are kept as clean as possible.
3) Dirty Condenser Coils
Are you wondering why your fridge won’t cool, but the light is on? The heat is released from the refrigerator’s condenser coil. The refrigerator’s condenser coil releases heat from the fridge. If it is dirty, the refrigerator will work harder to produce heat. You can clean the coil with a vacuum or a long toothbrush. However, it may reduce performance. It should be cleaned so that it can release heat from the inside.
4) Condenser Fan Motor Is Broken
The condenser fan motor might not be cooling the refrigerator enough. The condenser fan motor draws air over condenser coils in order to cool them. Your refrigerator may overheat easily and not cool down properly without a fan. Professional repair is required if the fan motor stops working.
5) Evaporator Fan Motor Does Not Work
Your refrigerator may have one or more fan motors depending on the model. If the unit has only one fan, it will be in the freezer compartment. The fan motor that circulates cold air from the evaporator coils through the compartment is the evaporator fan motor. If the fan motor stops working, there may be a cold freezer but no cool inside the refrigerator compartment.
6) Damage to Control Boards
Modern refrigerators use at least two circuit boards, the main control board as well as the temperature control board. Temperature issues could result from damage to one of these control boards. This is a difficult problem to diagnose and repair-so it’s best to contact a professional if you suspect that your control board has failed.
