4 Common Refrigerator Headaches and How to Fix Them

Refrigerators have been referred to as the most important innovation in the history of food because of how much easier they make our daily lives. This is true 99% of the time, but when they break they make our lives harder. Luckily, many refrigeration issues can be solved quickly without leaving your house. We discuss four of these problems in this article. For everything not covered here, you can call 24/7 Refrigerator Service.

The refrigerator is on, but is warm.

Check the temperature control setting located on the inside of your refrigerator. It is possible that your preference was adjusted recently, especially if you have young children in your house. If the temperature control is at it's normal setting, make sure that your refrigerator is at least 3-6 inches away from the wall to allow for proper air flow. If this is not the problem, your refrigerator may be over-stuffed. A fully packed refrigerator cuts down on the internal circulation of cold air and can cause warm spots in the fridge.

My refrigerator is very noisy.

If you have a frost-free refrigerator and are hearing popping noises, this could actually be a sign that your refrigerator is working properly. The defrost heater commonly pops and hisses when it is activated. If this is not the case, the most likely culprit is the evaporator fan motor, located in your freezer. Open your freezer door and see if the noise gets louder. If it does, you will need to replace the evaporator fan. If the noise does not get louder, contact 24/7 Refrigerator Service because it is due to the condenser fan or the compressor.

The refrigerator has been running for hours straight.

First, ask yourself if you or anyone who uses your refrigerator has adjusted the temperature settings within the past 24 hours, as it is not uncommon for a fridge to take this long to cool down. It is also common for a refrigerator to continuously run if you are in a very humid location. If neither of these things apply to you, there a few things you can do. First, vacuum the condenser coils located on the back of the refrigerator. If this doesn't work, test your door's seals. To do this, close the fridge door on a piece of paper. If the paper is easy to remove or slide up and down, you have a faulty seal. It is a quick, cheap, and easy fix, just call your local appliance repair service with the model information of your refrigerator.

My refrigerator is running fine, but the light bulb will not turn on.

If your refrigerator is running, but the light refuses to turn on, there are two solutions. First and foremost, replace the light bulb. If there is still no light, even with the new bulb, it is likely that the problem is caused by a faulty door switch. You can call a local appliance repair specialist or learn how to test the switch on your own by clicking here. 

If your refrigerator is having a problem that you are unable to solve on your own, 24/7 Refrigerator Service is here to help. Serving Long Island and Queens for over 60 years, we provide excellent customer service and 24/7 emergency work. Call us at 866-782-9376 to make an appointment today.