{"id":17565,"date":"2021-08-23T23:25:21","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T13:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=17565"},"modified":"2025-01-04T01:50:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T14:50:27","slug":"fridge-not-cooling-how-to-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/fridge-not-cooling-how-to-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Your Fridge Not Cooling and How to Repair It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fridge-not-cooling-worried-woman.jpg\" alt=\"woman worried about her fridge not cooling\" class=\"wp-image-17597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fridge-not-cooling-worried-woman.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fridge-not-cooling-worried-woman-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fridge-not-cooling-worried-woman-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fridge-not-cooling-worried-woman-360x202.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Andrey_Popov\/Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Refrigerators are a staple appliance in every kitchen and should be serviced regularly, still, issues arise now and then. Nobody likes a scenario where the fridge is not cooling its contents enough \u2013 it means the food will go bad, the ice cream will melt, and the beer at the end of the day will be warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After reading this, you are probably wondering where to start. You will need to troubleshoot your fridge to see what component causes the problem. Depending on which part is at fault, you might be able to fix it yourself. However, keep in mind that in the majority of cases, the issue might require <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/fridge-freezer-repairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more experienced hands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post_walkthrough\"><strong class=\"title\">Table of contents:<\/strong>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#necessary-fridge-repair-tools\">Necessary fridge repair tools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-fix-fridge-not-cooling\">How to fix a fridge that is not cooling<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#thermostat-is-broken-or-has-wrong-setting\">The thermostat is broken or has a wrong setting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fridge-evaporator-fan-is-faulty\">The fridge\u2019s evaporator fan is faulty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fridge-vent-ariflow-blockage\">The vents airflow is blocked<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#worn_out_fridge_door_seals\">The seals on the fridge door are worn out\n<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fridge-compressor-not-working\">The fridge compressor is not working<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fridge-not-defrosting\">The fridge is not defrosting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#refrigerator-temperature-control-board-is-defective\">The refrigerator\u2019s temperature control board is defective<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#takeaways\">Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--warning\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-warning\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tIt\u2019s important to note that unless you have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energysafe.vic.gov.au\/licensing\/electrical-licences\/licence-types\/restricted-electrical-workers-licence-rel\">required license by the law in your state<\/a>, it\u2019s illegal to do complex electrical appliance repairs. Given the risk of injury, as well as the risk for your property and the appliance\u2019s warranty, the safest option is to hire a certified technician.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve just discovered your fridge is not cooling, though, there is still something you can do about it. And that\u2019s to <strong>turn your fridge off<\/strong>, inspect and attempt to determine what\u2019s causing the problem, along with some simple fixes. Keep reading to learn the most common reasons why your refrigerator might be having a hard time keeping your food cold and what are the available solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"necessary-fridge-repair-tools\">Necessary fridge repair tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases of a faulty fridge that does not cool its contents properly, the repairs you can attempt do not require specific tools. Occasionally, the problem could be easily fixed right away. Still, you\u2019ll definitely need help, especially when it comes to replacing parts or working with wiring. Again, the latter can be legally done only by an accredited expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-fix-fridge-not-cooling\">How to fix a fridge that is not cooling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason your fridge is not cooling could be a fault in one of several components. So try to check where the problem originates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first reason why your fridge is not cooling (but the light might be on) is&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thermostat-is-broken-or-has-wrong-setting\">The thermostat is broken or has a wrong setting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your refrigerator\u2019s thermostat is the component that tells the compressor when it should turn on. Sometimes, while placing your food or beverages inside, you might change the thermostat setting unintentionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s the case, then all you need to do is turn the thermostat setting back to what it was before. The perfect fridge temperature is between 1\u00b0C and 4\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of a faulty thermostat, however, the replacement has to be done by an <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/fridge-freezer-repairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">appliance repair technician<\/a>. You can purchase a new thermostat, though, compatible with your fridge by yourself from the local supply store. Check the exact model and consult with a specialist at the store. Of course, you can leave this to the technician if you want to be 100% sure that it will fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/air-conditioner-maintenance-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Essential Guide to Air Conditioner Maintenance\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AC-maintenance-featured-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Essential Guide to Air Conditioner Maintenance - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Essential Guide to Air Conditioner Maintenance &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-3\">Home Improvement<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/air-conditioner-maintenance-guide\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Essential Guide to Air Conditioner Maintenance\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEssential Guide to Air Conditioner Maintenance\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fridge-evaporator-fan-is-faulty\">The fridge\u2019s evaporator fan is faulty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your fridge is not cooling, but the freezer works fine, the problem is probably lying around the evaporator fan. Every refrigerator has an evaporator system that consists of cooling coils that take the heat out of the appliance and a fan that cools those coils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the fan goes bad, the coils do not get proper cooling and would definitely pose a problem. The freezer could still be cold, but the fridge would be warm. The faulty fans often start making strange sounds that get louder when you open the freezer door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, evaporator fans are located at the back wall on the inside of the freezer or inside the fridge itself. Since you cannot directly access the fan for inspection, we would advise you to leave this to a specialist. The latter could either clean or directly replace a faulty fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fridge-vent-ariflow-blockage\">The vents airflow is blocked<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to make sure your refrigerator is well-positioned, leaving all internal and external vents open. The smooth airflow circulation keeps the consistent temperature inside. Sometimes we place food or other objects too close to the vents, blocking the flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check and clear all ventilation openings inside and out of the fridge. Clean them regularly. Use the hand attachment on a vacuum cleaner for the external ones. They are often blocked by dust and debris, which can also affect the temperature inside or the efficiency of the compressor and the other components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/common-refrigerator-problems-and-their-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Common Refrigerator Problems and Their Solutions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Common-Refrigerator-Problems-and-Their-Solutions-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Common Refrigerator Problems and Their Solutions - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Common Refrigerator Problems and Their Solutions &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-3\">Home Improvement<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/common-refrigerator-problems-and-their-solutions\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Common Refrigerator Problems and Their Solutions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCommon Refrigerator Problems and Their Solutions\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"worn_out_fridge_door_seals\">The seals on the fridge door are worn out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, the seals can wear out or become dirty, preventing the door from closing tightly. This can directly affect the temperature inside the fridge and makes the compressor run longer. Whatsmore, despite influencing the cooling abilities of the appliance, poor sealing can increase your electricity bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you notice that your fridge is not cooling enough and the compressor is working more than usual, it\u2019s worth checking and cleaning your fridge\u2019s door seals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wipe the gaskets and the places they touch the fridge with soapy water. However, if you still have doubts about the seal\u2019s effectiveness, maybe it\u2019s time to have it replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fridge-compressor-not-working\">The fridge compressor is not working<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve checked the thermostat and evaporator fan, and neither is the cause of the problem, the next logical step is to check the compressor. A refrigerator\u2019s compressor is the appliance\u2019s main component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It increases the pressure in the warm parts of the circuit, so the liquid refrigerant evaporates. When that happens, the warm vapour is pushed into the cooling coils, turning back into a liquid state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an easy way to check the compressor\u2019s working capability. Simply leave the refrigerator door open, and listen. The compressor should turn on after some warm air has entered your fridge. It doesn\u2019t work correctly if the fridge compressor is working but not cooling or making a louder noise than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the compressor does not turn on altogether, the time for fixing it is due, and a replacement is in order. In either case, a faulty fridge compressor is not that simple to repair or replace by yourself, so it\u2019s best to leave this job to a professional fridge technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"cta-info-box__image col-auto d-flex align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/appIcons\/AppIcon76x76.png\"><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box__body col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Expert fridge repair services available close to you!<\/strong> Get a specialist as soon as possible to solve any fridge problems!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn\" title=\"<strong>Expert fridge repair services available close to you!<\/strong> Get a specialist as soon as possible to solve any fridge problems!\">Learn More<\/a> <!-- \/.btn -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.btn-holder -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__body -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.row -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box -->\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fridge-not-defrosting\">The fridge is not defrosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your refrigerator\u2019s defrost system has a straightforward purpose &#8211; to melt any frosting that might appear on the cooling coils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the defrost process is interrupted, the refrigerator\u2019s airflow will worsen over time and lead to your fridge not cooling well. This kind of problem is the opposite of a <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-fix-a-refrigerator-leaking-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fridge water leak<\/a>. There are three main reasons why your fridge might not be defrosting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--minus\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><strong>Faulty defrost timer<\/strong> &#8211; it controls the defrost cycle. When this component breaks, your fridge does not switch between cooling and defrost mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><strong>Bad defrost heater<\/strong> &#8211; it melts the frosting off the cooling coils. When this component does not work as intended, the cooling coils cannot do their job because of the accumulated frosting, which negatively affects the airflow inside your fridge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><strong>Defective defrost thermostat<\/strong> &#8211; it checks the cooling coils\u2019 temperature. When this component stops working, your fridge does not recognise when to defrost, leading to excessive frost build up on the cooling coils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing a defrost timer, heater or thermostat is a bit complicated and dangerous to try alone, and we have to advise you again to seek an expert\u2019s assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"refrigerator-temperature-control-board-is-defective\">The refrigerator\u2019s temperature control board is defective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The temperature control board is the brain of your fridge &#8211; it controls every process in the cooling cycle, from refrigeration to defrosting. The control board takes input from a thermally-dependent resistor called a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thermistor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thermistor<\/a>. The main issue with finding a fault in one of these two components is that it\u2019s hard to tell which one has gone bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, running diagnostics on them requires sophisticated electronics and specific skills with electrical repairs. If you\u2019ve checked everything else so far and nothing seems out of the ordinary, then the temperature control board or one of its thermistors is faulty. In that case, a professional electrician can conduct the necessary <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/fault-finding-and-electrical-repair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fault-finding and repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"cta-info-box__image col-auto d-flex align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/appIcons\/AppIcon76x76.png\"><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box__body col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Your fridge has lost its cool?<\/strong> Book a professional and help it chill today!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn\" title=\"<strong>Your fridge has lost its cool?<\/strong> Book a professional and help it chill today!\">Learn More<\/a> <!-- \/.btn -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.btn-holder -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__body -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.row -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box -->\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"takeaways\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"block-title\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--normal\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always turn your fridge off before you attempt diagnostics or repair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the easier to troubleshoot components first, like fans, thermostat or door seals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If possible, carry the component with you when you purchase a new one. Nowadays, there are so many fridge models, it\u2019s easy to buy something incompatible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid handling sensitive circuit boards and wiring, as this poses a risk to your health, your fridge\u2019s warranty and could violate the legal regulations in your state. Any electrical appliance repairs are best handled by a licensed specialist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: <\/strong>We are a commercial home maintenance service provider. Our purpose with this blog is to provide valuable and accurate content for <strong>solely informational purposes<\/strong>. We strongly advise our readers to consider all the risks and health concerns before taking a DIY project. We also highly recommend you get fully informed about the laws and regulations regarding electrical, plumbing and other work in the different states of Australia.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refrigerators are a staple appliance in every kitchen and should be serviced regularly, still, issues arise now and then. 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