How To Repair A Refrigerator That Won’t Run

Check power

If the power is off, then you should check that first. Power outages can lead to problems like a refrigerator not running because there’s no electric current coming into it and keeping your food cool. If all of the lights in your kitchen are on and none of them light up when you turn on the switch or if any other appliances don’t work either, this is what happened: The breaker tripped and needs to be reset before anything else will turn back on.

Reset circuit break, if this has been tripped it is likely the problem.

-If the power source is on, make sure you also check for a bad circuit breaker. If it’s tripped and needs to be reset, this can keep your refrigerator from running.

If everything else seems fine, turn off the power at the outlet nearest to your fridge (or freezer) and then flip that switch back on again in case there was some kind of short or spasm that caused an electrical overload and interrupted service temporarily.

In other cases, if you have turned off all breakers but things still aren’t working after flipping them back on, contact someone who knows about electricity like an electrician or appliance repair person so they can come to take a look at what might have gone wrong with your wiring

Overload or Relay Start Capacitor

The overload or relay start capacitor may have gone bad. You can test this by using a multi-meter set to ohms, checking the resistance between the leads on both sides of it – if you’re reading less than 50ohms, then your compressor is toast and needs to be replaced.

If that’s not the issue, replace it with one from an identical unit in order for everything to work properly again.

If you are not comfortable with doing this, it is best to hire a professional But if your refrigerator makes a clicking sound, this is more than likely the reason you are having an issue with your refrigerator.

Cold Temperature Control Board

If the refrigerator won’t start and the fans do not kick on at all this could also be a problem with your refrigerator. The fan motors could be bad, and this will affect the temperature setting.

Again if you are comfortable testing with am ohm meter then it should be around 50 ohms. if there is no continuity, it could also be a problem. Also, inspect the electronic control board for any damage as well.

But if you are not comfortable with this, please call us and schedule an appointment with one of our service technicians. And have an authorized service agent repair your refrigerator.

If you see any signs of burned wiring inside the unit this should be addressed right away. Always check the main power cord for any damage.

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Clean the Coils

We have a set schedule in our house that we do the cleaning once in the spring and once in the fall. The number one reason most folks have an issue with their refrigerator is this.

The condenser coils, otherwise known as the evaporator coils are the part that pulls the cool air from inside of your refrigerator and blow it out onto your floor or wall. If they get clogged with dust this is going to keep them from pulling any cold air at all.

Evaporator Fan

Another thing to check is the evaporator fan motor, which is located on the top of most top-style freezer units. Behind the plastic shield will be the evaporator fan. If this is not turning when there is the power to the unit, this is more than likely the issue.

Testing with an ohmmeter will also test and rule this out. But a simple inspection of the fan not turning is more than sufficient for this as well.

Condenser Fan

The condenser fan motor should kick on when the compressor is running, and if this does not. Then more than likely this is the problem with your refrigerator. These are typically located on the back of most refrigerators and on the bottom.

You will have to pull the cardboard shield off and do a visual inspection to see if the fan is working or not when turned on.

Door Seal

While it may sound funny, inspect the appliance doors and door seal, and make sure it has an airtight seal. Sometimes food particles get in the seal. Cleaning with soap and water should fix this problem. And dry the seal with a clean kitchen towel. Do the same for fridge freezers as well, just inspect the freezer doors and seals. this will lead to poor cooling in the unit, and appliance malfunction.

Conclusion

If none of these things were wrong with your refrigerator, then you might want to consider bringing an appliance repair technician into your home to repair the refrigerator. And get the expert repair you deserve.

With the cost of refrigerators these days, It is best to have a professional repair call us at!