Refrigerator Isn’t Cooling - Refrigerator Troubleshooting
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- Refrigerator not cooling? This video provides information on how to troubleshoot a refrigerator that won’t cool and the most likely defective parts associated with this problem.
Commonly replaced refrigerator parts:
Condenser fan motor
Evaporator fan motor
Start relay
Start capacitor
Temperature control board
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It's a lg brand. I got it in 2012 I think.
Defrost timer was my issue. My 29 year old fridge was lukewarm. Freezer portion was ice cold. Checked coils. They were frozen over. Defrosted them with blow dryer. Fridge started getting cold again. A few days later, same problem. Checked defrost timer. It was broken. Replaced that for about $20 something. Fridge and freezer is back to normal.
I am having the same issue with my whirlpool, I thought it was the damper not opening , because the freezer is fine but I removed the damper and the fridge side isn’t cooling. When I first defrosted the freezer , the fridge side got cold for a few days , but now back to warm. Do you think it’s the defrost timer ? I’m lost on this.
I used to be so obsessed with this channel when I was little.
same I have even found my old comments on videos lol.
Wow...me too
1. Clean compressor cools
2. Malfunctioning condenser fan motor
3. Defective evaporator fan motor
4. Faulty start relay or capacitor
5. Evaporator frosted over
6. Malfunctioning temperature control board
Great video. My defrost heater was shot. $20 online for an aftermarket part. I opted for the $70 part from the appliance store. Still saved me a bunch of cash. I didn't need to call a repair person or buy a new fridge / freezer!
Dirty coils outside- frozen coils in freezer inside! All fixed now- thanks!!!❤
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Thanks for the post... my refrigerator was sinking fast (declining temperatures), FF light was on. Checked the coils and realized that was the problem. Many Thanks!!
OUR problem is that the appliance is READING both 1 AND H, meaning that the refrigerator/freezer will go to the MINIMUM, THEN the maximum (and THIS is where you'd HEAR the beeping)
Wish I can go back to the old appliances the new ones are nothing but trash!
This worked for me unplugged overnight left doors open and put a electric heater in front of freezerNext morning plugged it in and it worked!!!! Try this first before you run out and buy a new one
Did you see your evaporator drain pan fill up/overflow?
@@StephenAndrichuk where is that at? Under the coil?
Helped me think through things to check on our fridge. Thanks.
Great video, thank you for sharing. Our refrigerator decided to take a poop on is last night. Not pushing out air cold enough in both the freezer and refrigerator.
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Same, did you fix it?
@@matthewmoneta7906 it ended up being that the freon was leaking (not sure how to spell that lol). which is impossible to find, so we bought a new one for a reduced price
I think I have the same problem. How old was it before it stopped working?
Excellent tutorial and helpful in diagnosing my problem.
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Yes because it helps you to keep clean on condenser coil ,repairing fan blades, and determine motor problem. Very helpful on fixing to Maintain a refrigerator for a longtime
Fixed it. Compressor relay was burned out on mine. It is a Maytag model# MSD2542VEB01 -$9 Amazon.
how'd you know that was the problem?
These trouble shooting sounds too professional for me to do it myself... Thank you anyway!
we have the same samsung fridge but what we did was simply switch off the power for 30 sec or more for the mother board to reset it self and then switch back on and the fridge was cooling again. and also while you waiting for the computer to reset clean the back where the compessor and the coils are that would help as well, try that before calling some one and spending money on a new fridge. thank u
Thank you!! My son turned the breaker off 🤦🏾♀️
Did u clean the actual coils?
It's very important to keep your appliances at the proper temperatures. Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 40° F (4° C). The freezer temperature should be 0° F (-18° C). Check temperatures periodically. If the temperatures aren't kept at the proper settings the more chance Listeria, a bacterium that causes foodborne illness, can grow, especially if the refrigerator temperature is above the safe temperature. Thermometers are the best way of knowing these temperatures and are generally inexpensive.
I appreciate the guidelines and so hopeful they will help me fix my fridge problem
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I somehow forgot my login password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!
@@bocaiden1580don’t know if you still need help lol but it should be a forgot button and push it then put ur email in and then it should send a reset password to ur email or nowadays they have it connected to ur facebook account account
Thanks I got it fixed, No1 was my solution
I have a 21 year old Amama refrigerator and the freezer is at the high 20’s and the frig about 40 deg F. Yesterday I pulled it out and removed the back bottom panels and vacuumed all the crap out. After one day it runs a little better but I think that I will have to get a new model. Last century I had a problem with another frig and it was caused by a loose piece of insulation stopping the fan.
thanks for the knowledge, very useful👍
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the explanation is very ok and easy to understand. and greetings 1 profession
Cleaned coils worked after thanks a bunch
Thank you so much for your help the coils were dirty!! It's fixed now!!
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Hi, first thanks for your excellent videos. I have a refrigerator model Whirlpool
Model ED0GTAXMQ00, the center metal part when the two doors meet, gets very hot to the touch. I can’t find any video on this issue, can it be the wire harness that goes inside the freezer door. FYI, the back bottom motor fan ant the condenser fan are both working fine. There aren’t any issues with the temperature in the freezer nor the refrigerator.
Thanks in advance, hope this channel will be able to help.
Hello
I have problem with my Frigidaire refrigerator with french door same like this in the vidro.
when I plugged it everything work fine but after few hours/over night it get worm, not cooling anymore, all ice melt and dripping water
I changed the relay/capacitor, clean everything in back, the problem still
So what should be the problem
Please
Thank you for your help
My KitchenAid Side by Side (Model number KBFS20ETSS01) is not too warm. My refrigerator is stuck at 55 degrees, and my freezer is at 40 degrees. I have unplugged and plugged it back in, turned it off, using the Temp Control buttons, but the desired temp settings, go right back to 55 and 40 (Fridge and Freezer) respectively. No matter what I do it goes right back to the warm temperatures.
this is exactly what is happening to ours now , did you find out what was wrong???
Thanks
Thank you so much! We appreciate your support!
I have a couple refridgerators that just dont cool enough ...45to 50 on refridgerator box side and 30 to 35 on freezer box
THANK YOU. HELPFUL.
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Couldnt find much info on my Maytag fridge on the website. Might be time to replace the whole fridge.
Thank you!!! You video is Clear and you the points. I was able to remember all the points to check. My fan was stuck. Keep up the great work!!!🔧💯
Would you mind advising me, my compressor is running, both fans are working well, I cleaned the coils (they were very dirty) , the main panel shows no signs of damage, blown capacitors etc, this began when my wife accidentally didn't close the freezer all the way so it iced over, unplugged for 2 days now, I'm thinking the thermistor or other temp sensor not calling for cold, all my major components are running fine. Thanks much LG french doors with bottom freezer drawer
Did you ever figure out the issue? I have the same exact situation at the moment with an LG. Sounds like similar models from your description.
@@mrooah LG has a compressor lawsuit going on with their models as well as Kenmores using the same LG compressor. This might not be the fix you're looking for, but it can get you a new fridge.
This is helpful thanks.
I have a mini fridge that just stopped working, I don’t think it makes any noise. Never thought about fixing it.
Very good 👍
My frige side isn’t cooling , freezer is fine. I pulled the damper assembly because I didn’t feel cold air, but still no cold air is blowing through . Yet the fan in the freezer is fine and it’s blowing. But for some reason it’s not coming through to the fridge. Someone below said defrost timer. Originally my freezer was frosted , I defrosted and it did get cooler on the fridge side , but now a week later it’s not working again.
Very informative
What should the ohm reading be from the evaporator defrost thermostat when at normal room temperature? I got 0.2 ohms at normal room temperature.
What could cause only the top evaporator coil (where the freon is entering the coils) to be cold but the rest of the coils to be NOT cold? The air coming out of the air baffle on top of the fridge is warm but the compressor seems to be working since there is frost on the first coil but it seems most of the evaporator coils are not getting cold.
Did you ever get it fixed? I have the same issue.
Freezer fan blowing cool air but not freezing food or water. Whirlpool top freezer 13 years old.Condenser coils are clean, door gaskets seal good, compressor is not hot and food in freezer real cold but, water in ice tray will not freeze.
The fresh food department is cool and not cold.
Please help!
Awesome video. Thanks so much.
I have a Frigidaire Gallery the freezer works fine but the frig doesn’t get cold at all. I cleaned the coils on the bottom. Please help, can’t afford a new frig right now.
@@yjeffe evaporator fan motor most likely bad
Thanks!
Thanks for this assistance!
Not the freezing over of the drain at the back of the fridge.......???? That will happen now and then ....at the moment it happens with my new fridge which I could only place under the kitchen counter top with the acquired 5 centimeter ventilation space near the fridge top, which still traps a lot of warm air under the counter , which I think is the cause of the drain freezing over ?
I replaced my heating thermostat, temperature sensor, and heating element and freezer coils still freeze up and heating element won’t turn on. But it will turn on if I jump start the board by touching j9 and j11 with a wire, why doesn’t my heating element turn on with out touching j9 and j11 together? Please help my food is going to waste
Question: whirlpool frig auger not coming on.......took it off and put 120v direct and it works....checked the micro switch in the door and have continuity.......put a volt meter in one of two wires going to micro switch to see if power grounded the other lead to frig nothing did with the other wire, no voltage? any ideas??? thanks
In that test mode is in any refrigerator or that kind only?
I just got this refrigerator three days ago the only exception is it’s a Frigidaire. The temperature is fine but It has not stopped running since I plugged it in. Is this normal on new refrigerators ?
maytag refrigerator was unplugged about 30 minutes, plugged back in but does not cool, freezes does
Same to me here
Thank you so freakin much! This helped me fix my fridge! The coils were filthy thanks to my 2 dogs hair. That husky life tho
Did u just clean coins and it worked again.?
Hello, I have a new Whirlpool WRS321SDHV08. The ice maker doesn't have an on/off control arm. How does it detect ice level and then automatically shut off?
Do not buy LG. Their fridge lasted 2.5 years. For me, it was electronics. It resets itself and will not get cold. Still, this video has good advice.
I have a Whirlpool 26 in. side-by-side refrigerator freezer. The freezer works fine. The refrigerator freezes almost everything (milk, water, etc.) Repairman says bad thermostat. Never returned to repair. I'm looking for a video on replacing thermostat and someplace to order thermostat. Thanks.
The freezer compartment [top of the fridge] is working fine - but the fridge stopped working a few days ago, We defrosted the fridge as there was quite a lot of ice build-up in the freezer compartment, but the fridge is still not working. Any suggestions please!
A refrigerator should last 20+ years until it runs out of gas, which can be refilled.
A refrigerator typically lasts between 10-20 years depending on regular wear and tear. A refrigerator will last longer with regular maintenance and upkeep.The average life expectancy of a refrigerator is about 12-14 years.
I am not talking about American or Chinese fridges which are designed not to last for repeat purchases and profitability in mind. A fridge doesn't need a lot of maintenance and it will last up to 30 or 40 years. A fridge is a robust equipment and I am talking about fridges from reputable manufacturers. I had a family fridge that lasted 30 years and we sold it not because it was broken but because it was old. It was still functioning
Very informative, good job.
I would like to see a video on a sealed system repair.
Yeah, that won't happen because it involves brazing metals and requires the ability to deal with freon.
I have a Whirlpool refrigerator that is not cooling(does not have a freezer section). The compressor and all fans are running. The only issue I see is that it is icing up where the tube comes from the condenser into the small copper line going back to the compressor. It is right next to the thermister. Any suggestions? Thanks
Please advise what your thoughts are - I am trying to find a problem in my side by side fridge freezer as while fridge one works fine, the freezer evaporator is only 1/4th frosted and so food does not freeze. Everything seems working fine, there is no sign of leakage in the coolant and I'm puzzled..
its most likely short on gas ....after recharging the unit clean the condenser
+sim ridge will do. many thanks
+Joshikol x charge it to 5-8 psi and remember to check what gas it uses
Thank you for your answer Sim
I FIXED IT!!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!
What was your issue?
Hello, I have a Samsung RFG298AARS, the refrigerator stays at 40 degrees while the rest of the unit seems to be working fine.
I have replaced the evaporator fan and thermostat.
If I push power cool the refrigerator will go down to 30 degrease.
I would like to see a video how to get to the avaporator fan motor on the sharp ion plasmacluster fridge freezer
Thank you sir
My Frigidaire side by side refrigerator is not keeping food cool enough on the refrigerator side the freezer side is -6 below
I have a Samsung rs261mdbp black side by side do you have a video how to replace the motor fan on the freezers
Samsung refrigerator not working any ideas where to start to repair?
I have a Kenmore Elite top refrigerator and lower freezer were the top refrigerator is not working
Hi my kenmore elite side by side freezer work good but refrigerator not working good what should I do?
TO FIX THE "REFRIGERATOR COOLING IS OFF" RED MESSAGE: All you need to do is press and hold LOCK and MEASURED FILL for 3 seconds again to turn cooling back on
You just save my life lol awesome comment!!
Worked for a short time, then shut down again.
Thank u
Good content.
My Kenmore model number GS5SVAXVB01 side by side is not cooling. I replaced the devise on the side of the compressor, with the 3 prongs, the compressor now runs, but gets warm/hot and still no cooling. I touched the cold line and the hot side line and neither are hot or cool. All the fans are running, and the coils are clean. Is there a video to diagnose this issue?
My fridge/freeze keeps auto defrosting but I guess that's the normal procedure though I have both settings at maximum temps?
I have an lg lfx33975st and the evaporator fan isn't spinning. No obstructions and there is continuity, but it just does not want to spin when the fridge is powered on. Any suggestions?
Hi Guys, I have model E23CS78HPS5 Electrolux icon series freeze . having issue with it is not getting defrost and then freeze get warmup . one tech came in check defrost heater and thermostat is ok along with evaporator fan ok, compressor is ok ,condenser coil cleaned , now try to find temperature control board or main board could be issue that not sending signal to do defrost cycle. head office had no info other than suggesting call their tech but they don't have control board in stock . any help to open this both board to inspect before ordering or other hint would be appreciate.
My problem is that my coils are freezing over. The website doesn't have my model number so I'm having a hard time getting a replacement part to fix the problem
I have a G.E. refrigerator with the freezer and the freezer will get above freezing intermittently- any suggestions- Thanks
My lg side by side refrigerator was wrking properly yesterday but today its not cooling...n when a sound cmes of refrigerator to start s starting suddenly a jerk lyk sound cmes n refrigerator stops...but power supply s fine...can u tell wst happened?
I have a Kenmore coldspot and it not freezing nor is the nottpm gritting cold
I have a Samsung fridge on top and freezer on bottom and at first the freezer stopped working now the top has also what can i do, what would you suggest? Please help
I got a AKITA refrigerator compressor running but not cooling
I have a apartment size (10 cubic ) refrigerator. It cools at times but never gets cold enough, the freezer part will freeze items but they have to be in there for many days to freeze. Not sure what is wrong. Is it worth fixing?
I have a ge dss25ksrc ss I cleaned the coils. Both of the fans are running. Is the thermistor the next step? Can I by-pass it to test if it's the problem? I don't think the compressor is running.
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ELECTROLUX REFRIGATOR, COOLANT SIDE NOT BEEN COOL, DEEP FRIDGE BEING COOL, CAN YOU SUGGEST WHAT TO DO?
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My mini fridge started to make a clicking noise and stopped cooling. I left it off for a few days than plugged it in right before deciding to take it back and it works but now it's going back to the clicking noise! What is wrong!? Should I take it back?
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Hi I've got a Samsung model :RL 67VCSH the compressor not running only fan turns please help me !!!
I’m an hvac tech too I guess
What type of overload relay to replace at Hitachi fridge side by side
My refrigerator is jumping temperature by itself . Will not get cold at all. Freezer is fine. What can be the issue??? Is been going on 4 days now.
I'm disabled and can't afford a repair man nor a new refrigerator .
help we have a KitchenAid refrigerator. approximately ,5 years old. 3 weeks ago alarm went off saying high temp I'm fridge. couple days later it quit making ice. freezer is fine , but fridge still alarming. had repair man out he replaced termistor, didn't fix it. told us we needed control panel , that didn't fix it. any suggestions,? thanks
LFXS24623D/00 LG refrigerator evaporator fan wont run, compressor working, but not cooling. any on help me please? both lines of compressor has the same temperature.
my evaporator fan motor doesnt turn on. I've replaced the motor. compressor works fine, but no circulation. is there a component that controls the fan motor?
Why my freezer filter dried is hot?
i HAVE A GE PROFILE SIDE BY SIDE REFRIDGERATOR IT HAS AN EVAPORATOR ON THE REFRIGERATOR SIDE AND FREEZER SIDE SHOULD THERE ALSO BE AN EVAPORATOR FAN ON BOTH SIDES?
No. The fan Should be in the freezer section above Those coils behind that back panel. The fridge side gets cold air from the freezer section in side by side models and top and bottom models, but The ones with the freezer on the bottom. I think the coils are located in the refrigerator section.
So no evaporator fan in the fresh food section But there is a motorized damper that allows air to come in from the freezer.
Never really heard of one having two evaporator coils. Lol
If it gets to trying to clean out an old valve is not recommended it will be Oct 26 Sarah and me
My refrigerator work but the freezer part isn’t blowing out super cold air like it use too even at -6f now don’t it even blow out cold air to freeze meat.... now it just cold HELP!!!
So the air goes into the freezer first and then into the fridge? What if there is too much food in the freezer that it's blocking the airflow into the fridge?
Yes for your first question. The evaporator is in your freezer section absorbing all the heat with the help of the evaporator fan motor. Then there's a duct or damper that dumps some of that freezer cold air in the refrigerator section. I know the new fancy refrigerators which I personally don't like cause they break like in 3 years are sometimes separate where there's a evaporator in the freezer and the refrigerator section combine with sensor/thermistors to tell the control board which part of the refrigerator needs cooling/defrosting, in these they have 3 way valves. But the fridges in this particular videos are better and easier to repair in my opinion. Those new fancy Samsung's/ LG'S ARE to expensive garbage. Hope I helped. If not have a lovely day/night.
I have a old kitchen fan it's not good shape anymore what ever we tried to turn on the light the socket don't work I ask my parents when we are getting a new stove fan they said they can't because they have no money
Hello please i have one problem .Why would fridge suddenly stop working every time when i turn on another thing at home ?
help pls. my ikea refrigerator is not cooling ref. is practically new about 3/4 years have no idea if it has warranty. eve thing on out side Looks ok. but don't know what look for in side of the paper on back of ref. can u help?
Lilly C I would look at the components that are listed in this video to address a fridge not cooling issue. If it has frost build up then could be a defrost issue. If no frost then check some of the other parts mentioned such as the damper door or condenser coils to see if dirty.