Modern cuisine cannot be imagined without a refrigerator. This white cabinet is the main assistant in storing things, which means that you need to treat it with care, trying to extend its service life. Buying a new refrigerator often entails additional costs. But it happens that the device fails. Well, if it happens during the warranty period. And if after its expiration? In this case, repairing the refrigerator in the workshop or with the invitation of the master can cost a pretty penny. Prudent owners try to avoid unexpected expenses. But not everyone knows that you can fix the refrigerator at home.
DIY Repair
Before we start diagnosing a malfunction, let's find out what main parts the unit consists of. So electric heaters. They are used to heat the refrigerator generator and are involved in ensuring that condensate does not collect. Thanks to this detail, new models have the No Frost function. Also, most of the new products are equipped with compressor motors. The fan is responsible for air circulation, and the thermostat is responsible for maintaining the set temperature. During power upthe refrigerator is automatically turned on and the motor windings, the starting relay is responsible for this. The protective relay prevents damage to the motor in the event of power surges. There are also cleaning devices that remove snow and ice, as well as lamps that light up when the door is opened. Failure of any of the listed parts will lead to a malfunction of the refrigerator. Let's look at the most common problems and how to fix them.
Does not turn on?
If you notice that your refrigerator has stopped working, and the voltage in the outlets is in order, do not rush to panic. Check the power plug and cord, they may need to be replaced. You don’t need to take a refrigerator to the workshop for this, any man can repair this breakdown with his own hands. If everything is in order with the plug and wire, and the indicator light on the device lights up, it is quite possible that the problem is in the operation of the thermostat. Determine which wires are connected to the temperature controller (there are two of them), and then remove them from the terminals and crimp them tightly. Thus, you can check the operation of the thermostat itself. If after all the manipulations the refrigerator still does not turn on, test all appliances powered by the mains with an ohmmeter. It will help identify an open circuit, if any.
Stopped freezing?
What to do if the device has ceased to perform the main function for which they buy a refrigerator? Do-it-yourself repair depends on whichit was the breakdown that happened. This is usually due to a freon leak, a compressor failure, or a change in temperature balance due to a faulty thermostat. Of all the above at home, you can only replace the thermostat to make the refrigerator work. Do-it-yourself repairs of everything else will be difficult to do, so you will have to contact the service department.
