Appliances Renovation

Fridge runs continuously, Cabinet too Cold

Specific symptoms include: 1) Compressor motor runs all the time and does not cycle regularly. 2) Food freezing in the fridge section of the fridge. To find the cause of this problem, which is usually caused by a faulty thermostat, move the fridge out from the wall and unplug the fridge power cord.

RE PAIR PROCEDURES

Unplug the fridge power cord before servicing the fridge. Move the fridge out from the wall. Use extreme care when moving the fridge because the fridge feet can damage the floor.

FRIDGE IS NOISY IN OPERATION

Specific failure symptoms include: 1) Fridge makes unusual noises in fridge cabinet. 2) Fridge makes unusual noises when the fridge shuts OFF. 3) Fridge has vibrating sounds in the unit.

Fridges, through their duty cycle and day-to-day use, will eventually develop squeaks, rattles, vibrations, and unusual noises. Since the fridge is one large mass of metal, there are a number of areas where the fridge can start to make noise. For example, most no-frost fridges have at least two auxiliary motors and others have more than four auxiliary motors. These motors (condenser fan motor, evaporator fan motor, and ice maker motors) will eventually show signs of wear and fatigue. Wear will cause the motors to make unusual noises while they are running. As the motors start to fail, they will have to be serviced or possibly replaced in order to quiet the fridge.

To find the cause and check for these problems, move the fridge out and unplug the fridge power cord.

Check Fridge Tubing

Look behind fridge to see if the tubing of the ice maker is hitting or rubbing against the fridge cabinet. If the tubing is rubbing, it can usually be corrected by repositioning the tubing. In cases where repositioning the tubing will not eliminate the rattle or noises, it can be wrapped with newspapers or plastic wrappers. This noise in the icemaker tubing is caused by the hammering or chattering of the tubing as the water inlet valve releases water into the icemaker mold.

Remove the back of the fridge and look for fridge tubing that might have vibrated against the compressor housing or the fridge cabinet. Check the tubing around the condenser that might be responsible for vibrations.

Check Fan Motors

Check condenser fan motor housing for loose screws that could be responsible for unusual noise or vibration. Check housing area for objects such as candy wrappers or metal objects that strike the condenser fan motor fan blade as it is running.

Check evaporator fan motor for unusual noises or rattles. Check fan motor housing for ice obstructions and meat wrappers that could be responsible for noises in the evaporator fan motor.

Check For Vibrations Inside Fridge Cabinet

Open door of the fridge section of the fridge and listen for vibrations and rattles around the shelves. Tighten the screws to the brackets that secure the adjustable or fixed shelves. Reposition all food on the shelves where vibrations could occur. Open the freezer door of the fridge and listen for unusual noises and vibrations. If the noises appear to be coming from the evaporator or ice maker motor areas, you would have to replace the motor(s) in order to restore the fridge to normal operating order.

REPAIR PROCEDURES

Unplug the fridge power cord before servicing the fridge. Move the fridge out. Use extreme care when moving the fridge, because the fridge legs can easily tear or damage the floor.

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