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Do these checks if your fridge isn’t cooling.

5.24.19

Do these checks if your fridge isn’t cooling.

Oh the dreaded “my fridge isn’t cooling anymore” problem. We’ll all have to face it at some point, some of us sooner than others–an annoyance for sure! This problem can spell disaster for not only your food but your wallet! But before you go out and buy yourself a new fridge needlessly, do a few simple checks to rule out silly mistakes or issues! If the repairs outweigh the value of the fridge, then find yourself a great new one at Happys Appliances Outlet!

Is the fridge plugged in?

It might sound silly, or unbelievable, but make sure that you’ve plugged your fridge in first! It’s the simple principle of Occam’s Razor–the simplest explanation is the most likely to be correct. So before anything else, please make sure you’ve plugged your fridge in. A surprising number of people forget to do just that! Your fridge should start getting cool shortly after!

Has the thermostat been turned down?

Another simple thing to check for is if your fridge’s thermostat has been turned down. This is another thing that people don’t really give a second thought about. So locate that thermostat, usually a knob or dial–under the fridge or in the back inside–and make sure it’s set to the appropriate temperature! I wouldn’t lower the dial past 3, or else it’s going to be too warm inside the fridge. But don’t turn it up to high either, or ice can form!

Is the door closing properly?

Fridges have a soft, elastic material called the gasket that ensures that the doors close and seal properly. Sometimes the material can tear or rip and allow warm air to leak inside the fridge and cold air to leak out. It’s an easy enough fix to get another and install it! Make sure the light inside your fridge goes off when you close the door if it doesn’t then you’re likely looking at a gasket issue.

Can the cold air circulate?

Do not, do not, do not overcrowd your fridge! Overcrowding can very well be the reason why your fridge hasn’t been cooling. There are several vents inside the fridge that allow cool air to flow from them and cool the fridge’s interior. When these vents are blocked, the temperature in the fridge begins to rise and has trouble cooling back down. So instead of packing your fridge too full, get what you need and arrange it appropriately inside!

Conclusion

Like before, it’s all the principle of Occam’s Razor–if you’re fridge isn’t cooling, don’t freak out unnecessarily. Look for the simplest solutions or issues first and rule them out. You’ll probably be extremely happy when you do! Don’t waste hundreds of dollars on something that a little testing could have solved.

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