One of the most common problems with a refrigerator is to lower the temperature inside the refrigerator to a state where products literally freeze. This happens in any part of the camera, regardless of the location of the product. To cope with a similar problem, only professional masters often have the opportunity. But in some cases the cause of the breakdown is trivial and easily resolved on its own.
What to check first?
The first thing to do is check the thermoregulation lever. Perhaps he lost or was initially set to the wrong temperature. It should be within 2-3,5, and in the newest models of refrigeration chambers ranging from +4 to +6 degrees.
Such an oversight happens quite rarely, but to check the cost, as there have been precedents. If you find that the reason is in the thermostat, it will be easy to fix the problem yourself. To do this, simply set the desired temperature.
Important! In most modern models of home appliances there is a button superfrost. This moment also needs to be checked immediately, as someone from the household could accidentally turn on this mode and the products began to freeze.
There are a few more reasons why the refrigerator can freeze much food stored in it. However, professionals still advise first to check the settings of the home appliance. Especially often misunderstandings occur with the new technique, when the owners still do not really know how to use it and adjust the necessary modes.
Causes of failure
Experts identify six causes of a malfunction. Each of them can disable a new or fridge that has been used and ruin the products laid in it. Consider each version of the breakdown:
- incorrect settings of the thermostat lever (this has already been said above, the owner could accidentally set the wrong mode or set the chamber temperature too low);
- damage to the gasket on the refrigerator door (signs of a similar malfunction can be a non-frozen puddle at the door and frost on the chamber wall, you can restore the integrity of the seal yourself, even a person without special skills can cope here);
- clogged drainage holes (there are special drains under the fruit and vegetable boxes, which sometimes have properties to clog, then condensed water, flowing down the back wall, gets into the drainage and freezes there, while freezing nearby products, you can cope with the problem by cleaning the drainage system douching);
- freon leak (manifested due to microcracks or blood clots found in the cooling system, an experienced master can quickly and accurately fix the problem);
- thermostat failure (it needs to be called by a special tester and, if it does not respond, you have to change it to a new one, the master of work with similar household appliances can cope with the problem);
- sticking of the regulating valve (it must regulate the switching of modes, but this does not happen, the fault of the entire failure of the valve, you will need to find it and replace it with a new, working valve).
Important! If a person is not sure that he is able to cope with a breakdown, it is better to contact a special service, where experienced masters work. Otherwise, self-repair can end with even more complex damage.
These recommendations and causes of faults are suitable for almost all models and firms producing refrigerators. An exception can only be ultramodern models with a large number of third-party modes and innovative cooling systems.
Self repair methods
You can start repairing the refrigerator with your own hands only if the person is confident in his own abilities and has at least a remote idea of the internal structure of the household appliance. It is easy to turn the thermostat or replace the gum seal, almost any one can handle it.
Another thing, if the cause of freezing products is damage to the control valve or freon leak. Work can hardly be done independently. If a similar situation arises, you need to look for a reliable workshop, where experienced specialists will quickly and accurately make repairs.
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