What causes a refrigerator compressor to fail?

The three most common reasons for failures that we see as a result of wear & tear are a mechanically locked compressor, failure of the fan motor, and dirty condenser coils. The refrigerator’s compressor is the heart of the cooling system; without a working...

When should I replace my refrigerator?

Most refrigerators can last 10 to 20 years. Consider repair if it is less than 8 years old. If the refrigerator is more than 15 years old, consider replacing it. If the fridge is between eight and 15 years old, you must take other factors into consideration such as...

Why is my fridge not cold enough?

A: If the refrigerator is not cold enough the condenser coils may be dirty. … The evaporator fan motor circulates the cold air from the coils thru the compartment. If there is only one evaporator it is in the freezer side. If the fan is not working, no cold air...

What causes a refrigerator door not to stay closed?

Remove any heavy items stored in the door of the fridge. … If the door seal looks fine but the door doesn’t “lock” shut and drifts open, the gasket may have become de-magnetised. You will either need to get the seal re-magnetised or replace it....

Does freezer affect fridge?

Generally the cheaper the fridge/freezer the more likely it is to only have a single compressor. An alternative is that the freezer ran for so long that the air vent from the freezer to the fridge has frozen over with ice, so no cold air can get from the freezer to...