Refrigerator Not Cooling
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Due to newer appliances including smart features, they are harder to repair without the knowledge of a professional. Don’t stress and contact us at Arrowhead Appliance! We will come to diagnose your problem today.
If your refrigerator is warm, food is spoiling sooner than it should, or the freezer is thawing, Arrowhead Appliance Repair can help. We are a family-owned company, in business since 2016, based in Independence, Missouri. Call or text 816-248-1910, or email service@arrowheadappliance.com.
A refrigerator that is not cooling usually has one of a few common causes. The controls may have been changed. Interior vents can be blocked by packages, so cold air never reaches the fresh-food section. Dirty condenser coils make the system work harder and can leave both sections too warm. A door that does not close, or a gasket that no longer seals, lets warm air in. An evaporator or condenser fan that has stopped, a defrost problem that buries the evaporator in frost, or a compressor or sealed-system failure can also stop cooling. Sometimes the freezer still feels cold while the refrigerator section is warm, which often points to airflow or a defrost issue rather than a simple setting.
Safe checks come first, especially if you are trying to protect food. Confirm that both compartments are set to a normal cooling range. Make sure the doors close firmly and that the gaskets are clean and seated. Move items away from the vents inside the cabinet. Check the household breaker. If the condenser coils are easy to reach without moving the refrigerator in an unsafe way, a gentle vacuum can remove loose dust. Do not add refrigerant, puncture lines, or take the rear or interior panels off.
If the refrigerator is still warm after those checks, if you hear a fan that rattles or does not run, if the back wall of the freezer is heavily iced over, or if the compressor area is unusually hot or silent for long stretches, call a professional. Sealed-system and refrigerant work should be left to a technician. In the meantime, keep the doors closed as much as you can.
Refrigerator cooling problems are part of our refrigerator repair service; see /refrigerator-repair. Arrowhead serves Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Kansas City, and nearby communities. In Kansas City, Missouri, we serve the area east of Interstate 35 and south of the Missouri River. If you are in Independence, Kansas City, or Raytown, you can also see /appliance-repair-independence-mo, /appliance-repair-kansas-city-mo, and /appliance-repair-raytown-mo. We service major brands, including Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Maytag, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, SubZero, Electrolux, and Bosch.
If your refrigerator is not cooling, call or text 816-248-1910, or email service@arrowheadappliance.com.