Refrigerator Repair Tucson

Refrigerator Repair Tucson

If you fridge is misbehaving, you need to first assess the situation and symptoms. Some problems are easy to fix without the help of a refrigerator repair appliance repair technicians. Others require professional diagnostics and repair.

Common Problems with Refrigerators in Tucson:

The fridge is running constantly or turning on and off too frequently

Apart from the noise and heat it produces under this condition, your refrigerator is also using up too much electricity and the running parts are wearing out.

This is often caused by the buildup of dust inside the unit’s condenser coils. You can quickly check it by unplugging your fridge and checking the coils, which are often located at the back in the bottom of the unit.

If the problem doesn’t go away, check if your temperature control is set too low. Adjust the controls to see if this ends the constant cycling. If all fails, call your local refrigerator repair technician.

Refrigerator leaks water

Most common causes of water leaks are blocked defrost drain, or a clogged (frozen) water supply line.

The defrost drain can be clogged by food particles or other debris from the defrost area. The drain hose is usually located inside and toward the back of your fridge. Examine it and try to flush it with warm soapy water. If you still see some clogs, you may want to remove them by hand, or use a thin bottle brush to clean them.

If your water supply is blocked or frozen, you need to unplug the fridge and see if your shut-off valve is closed. Examine your water line; look for any tears or cracks/breaks. If you find any, the line needs to be replaced. If there’s any clog or debris visible, it needs to be flushed and cleaned by professional technician.

Ice buildup in freezer

The freezer compartment of your refrigerator is designed to keep your food frozen at a very low temperature, but it shouldn’t have much of ice buildup on its walls.

When you have a significant ice buildup that means the humidity inside the freezer is too high. That is usually caused by excessive room air entering the freezer. If you keep your freezer door closed most of the time, check if there’s any breaks or gaps in the door seal area. If the seal is broken, it needs to be replaced. If this doesn’t help, seek professional refrigerator repair service.

Water dispenser stopped working

There can be many reasons for this malfunction. The water tub in your fridge door may be frozen, blocking the water flow. This problem is easy to fix: just disconnect the tub and thaw it, to let water flow through again.

If this don’t work, you may have a broken water inlet valve. This valve opens to supply the water to your dispenser, but may be defective and stop working. On the other hand, the valve may be OK, but your system water pressure is not high enough to push the water through the valve. If you checked the pressure and it is at least 20psi, call a professional repairman service to troubleshoot further causes.

Your refrigerator is warm or hot from outside

This is very alarming signal, as normally your fridge is designed to stay cool from outside. If you fridge feels warm outside, don’t wait for it to go away – try to find and fix the problem as soon as possible.

This condition is often caused by a problem with your fridge condenser coils. Unplug your fridge, locate the coils behind your fridge and clean them from any debris and clogs. While there, check the condenser fan motor, if it is running properly. This problem may be difficult to diagnose and will require special equipment and a knowledgeable repair person to fix.

Refrigerator is producing unusual or too much noise

Modern refrigerators are designed to run very quietly, hardly making any noise at all. If you notice a higher level on noise or unusual sounds from your fridge that may be a sign of a problem.

There are two fans in the most refrigeration systems that produce sound: the condenser fan and the evaporator fan. The former cools the condenser coils, while the latter brings the air to the freezer’s evaporation system, when the compressor is running. They work together at the same time and an issue with one (or both) can make your fridge very loud.

You can visually inspect these fans and their motors, to see if there’s any visible defects (make sure to unplug your fridge first). If you find anything, they need to be repaired or replaced, before they cause more problems. In any case find a reliable refrigerator repair service to diagnose and fix the noisy fridge.

Fresh food compartment is too warm

Your freezer’s evaporator fan is designed to move the cold air from your freezer, through a diffuser and into the fresh food compartment in the refrigerator. The diffuser is located at the back of the fresh food section. If your evaporator fan is running (you can hear its sound), and you feel the air is flowing through the freezer vents, but your fresh food compartment is still warm, the diffuser duct may be clogged with ice. This is caused sometimes by leaving the door opened for a long time, or by some other conditions. The clog prevents the air from passing through and cooling your compartment. This can be taken care of by defrosting your fridge and cleaning the diffuser and air ducts.

If, on the other hand, you cannot hear your evaporator fan or hear an unusual noise from that area, it may be time to replace your fan motor.

Whatever the situation may be, you can rely on 5 Star Appliance Repair for an honest and professional appliance repair.

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Schedule you appointment with us by phone or online and we will send an experienced repairman to quickly diagnose the problem, discuss the alternatives and determine the best way to handle the situations.