Refrigerator Repair
Refrigerator Repair Service
Refrigerator not cooling? Dead compressor? Evaporator leaking? We can help, sealed system repair is our specialty!! Refrigerator compressor replacement and sealed system repair service provided in Rush City, North Branch, Forest Lake, Isanti, Cambridge and surrounding areas
Common refrigerator repair service include, icemaker, freezer fan, fresh food fan, defrost heater, door gasket, compressor, evaporator, condenser, condenser fan.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- If your refrigerator or freezer has frost buildup, there could be many issues contributing to this.
- Refrigerators use defrost heaters to melt frost from the evaporator coil to keep it from frosting over. The defrost thermostat supplies power to the heater, and signals the main board when the defrost cycle is complete turning on the compressor.
- If your freezer is frosting over, it may be due to a defective defrost heater or thermostat.
- A broken door gasket will let moisture in causing issues as well. The gasket creates an airtight seal between the door and freezer cabinet to keep the air inside cold. If the gasket is damaged, it may be letting warm, moist air inside, which can result in frost when it comes in contact with the freezing cold surfaces inside.
- If the gasket on your refrigerator has a leak, frost can build up on the evaporator, which means the compressor has to run more than usual.
- Check the gasket for leaks or damage. If the frost is specific to one area, that is likely where the gasket leak is. Replace the gasket if you find any cracks or damage.
- Check your temperature settings inside the refrigerator. If the dial on button was bumped, it could have made it too warm for the refrigerator to turn on.
- It's important to check both the refrigerator and the freezer temperature settings, because on a single evaporator refrigerator model the refrigerators fresh food compartment gets its cold air from the freezer.
- On a dual evaporator refrigerator model both compartments are cooled. A problem with the freezer setting will affect the refrigerator as well.
- Average temperature settings between 37 and 40º F (3-4ºC) for the refrigerator and between 0-5ºF (-15 to -18ºC) for the freezer.
- Check your condenser coils for any dirt and debris build up as air flow is very important for proper cooling. These coils are located at the rear of the unit. Here is a link to an article on wikiHow
- Make sure the refrigerator isn’t pushed too closely against the wall, leave at least 2" gap from the wall for air flow.
- These issues can be addressed during a yearly maintenance service call.
- Ice maker isn’t turned on. When troubleshooting a refrigerator not making ice, first make sure the ice maker is turned on.
- Oftentimes, this can be the problem when you find your ice maker not working but water dispenser is still functioning. Locate the ice maker power switch and make sure it’s in the ON position. Some newer models no longer use a power switch or bail wire on the ice maker itself though. Instead, these refrigerators use a display control panel. Refer to your model’s use and care guide. It will show you how to turn the ice maker on or off using the electronic controls.
- Ice jams are a common reason for a refrigerator not making ice. Ice may not be completely frozen when it emerges from the icemaker and when this slushy water remains on the ejector arm and accumulates over time it can cause the ice maker to jam, preventing new ice from dispensing.
- If your ice maker is not working due to a jam, the build up needs to be cleared for ice production to resume.
- Water supply issues are another common issue. Your refrigerator's ice maker not making ice may be due to insufficient water supply, clogged water filter, kinked water line hose, or defective water inlet valve. When this happens, ice production will be limited or completely stop.
- Here’s how to address many water supply issues that can affect ice production:
- Change your refrigerator water filter. This should be done at least every 6 months to prevent clogs.
- Check your refrigerator’s water line for kinks. Carefully straighten any kinks and avoid others by making sure the refrigerator isn’t pushed too closely against the wall, remember to leave at least 2" gap from the wall for air flow.
- If the ice maker is still not working, it's time to schedule a professional technician for in home repair to replace defective parts. Common parts that need repair or replacement are ice maker, water valves, and heaters.
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