When it comes to having a fridge that is too warm or a freezer that is too cold, there are a few potential causes. But thankfully, some simple solutions can help get your appliances back on track.
Read on to learn more about what might cause your fridge to be too warm or your freezer to be too cold, as well as some simple solutions that can help fix the problem.
Thermostat Not Working
The thermostat controls the temperature inside your fridge. If it is not working properly, then the fridge cannot maintain a consistent temperature and will become too warm.
The temperature inside your refrigerator is monitored by a temperature sensor, also known as a thermistor, if it has an electronic control board.
This component is often found close to the air intake, and it takes the form of a container encased in plastic and has two wires connected to it.
The data obtained from the sensor’s resistance to temperature will be used to regulate the functioning of the fans, the compressor, and maybe the damper as well.
Therefore, a broken or malfunctioning sensor might cause a freezer that is too warm, since it would not signal the control board that tells the board to switch on the fan and the compressor.
If you have a fault code, you can discover a diagnostic technique for identifying faults in the temperature sensors by consulting your owner’s handbook or the manufacturer’s website.
You can still locate a diagnostic procedure if you do not have a fault code.
Bad Damper
The key problem with a bad damper is that it can cause your fridge to be too cold or your freezer to be too warm.
This is because the Airflow in your fridge is not circulating properly, which can lead to these temperature issues. If you find that your fridge or freezer is not cooling properly, it is likely because of an Airflow.
When your Airflow is causing your fridge to be too cold, it may be due to a problem with the condenser coils. If the coils are not clean, they cannot dissipate heat properly, and your fridge will get too cold.
To resolve this issue, you might use a brush or a vacuum to clean the coils. If the coils are still not working properly, you may need to replace them.
If your fridge is too warm, it may be due to a problem with the evaporator coils. These coils help circulate the air inside the fridge and keep it cool.
f they are not working properly, the fridge will not be able to circulate the air properly, and it will get too warm.
You can clean the coils with a brush or vacuum to fix this. If the coils are still not working properly, you may need to replace them.
Check the Power Supply
The power supply handles one of the most prevalent problems resulting in a refrigerator or freezer that is too warm or cold.
This can happen if the power outlet is not providing enough power or if there is a problem with the power cord.
If you suspect the power supply is the problem, unplug the appliance and check the outlet. If the outlet works properly, plug the appliance back in and check the power cord.
The power cable must be replaced if it is damaged.
Check If the Evaporator Fan Motor Is Working
The evaporator fan motor’s job is to make sure that the air is moving properly throughout the refrigerator and the freezer. Suppose the motor that powers the evaporator fan is not operating correctly.
In that case, the air within the freezer will not circulate as it should, and the temperature inside the freezer may rise to an unsafe level.
There are a few reasons why the evaporator fan motor might not work.
First, make sure that the evaporator fan motor is receiving power. If the power cord is unplugged, the evaporator fan motor will not be able to operate.
Next, check to see if the evaporator fan motor is seized. If the evaporator fan motor is seized, it will be unable to turn and circulate air.
Try to rotate the blades of the fan by hand. The motor should be replaced if the fan blades are stuck and cannot revolve freely.
In addition, the motor should be replaced if it has an abnormally high noise level.
Faulty Gasket
Your freezer may be overly warm for a variety of different reasons. A damaged gasket is one of the most often occurring causes of this issue.
The gasket is the seal around the door that keeps the cold and warm air in. If the gasket is damaged or not sealing properly, it can cause the freezer to be too warm.
To check if the gasket is the problem, open the fridge and freezer doors and see if there is a gap between the door and the frame. If there is, then the gasket needs to be replaced.
Replacing the gasket is usually a fairly easy and inexpensive fix.
Defrost Heater
As soon as the defrost process begins, the defrost heater turns on, and it instantly begins melting the ice and frost that has built on the evaporator coils.
Below the evaporator coils is the defrost heater, which is composed of a wire housed inside a tube made of either aluminium or glass.
To conduct a continuity test on the defrost heater, you will first need to disconnect the refrigerator and then remove the evaporator cover from the rear of the freezer compartment.
After you have found the heater tube (or tubes), you may use a multi-meter to check whether there is continuity in the circuit.
Defrost Timer
To defrost the evaporator coils and eliminate any ice that may have developed there, the defrost timer routinely triggers the defrost heater during the day.
If the defrost timer is faulty, it is possible that it will not move into the defrost cycle, or it may transmit power to the defrost heater, but not when it is amid the defrost cycle.
If the defrost system is not operating properly, ice will continue to build up on the evaporator coils, requiring the refrigerator to exert greater effort to remove heat.
As a result, the refrigerator’s inside temperature may be unsafe. Move the dial into the defrost cycle gradually to test whether the defrost timer is functioning properly.
The heater should be turned on, and the compressor should be turned off.
Showing that the defrost timer is not progressing is the fact that the timer does not transmit electricity to the defrost components or advance out of the defrost cycle within thirty minutes.
It is necessary to change the defrost timer if it does not advance.
Conclusion
We hope this blog post has helped you better understand the causes and solutions to freezer too warm or fridge too cold.
Remember, if you are still experiencing problems with your refrigerator after trying these tips, please reach out to one of our friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives for assistance. Have a great day.