How Does A Refrigerator Work? - Appliance Repair Tips

Refrigerator not cold enough or freezing food? This video provides information on how a refrigerator works and offers troubleshooting tips to assist you in diagnosing and repair.

Here is a list of the most commonly replaced parts associated with each refrigerator symptom:

Fridge not cold enough: evaporator or condenser fan motor, start relay, control thermostat
Fridge not defrosting: defrost control board, timer, heater assembly, thermostat
Fridge is too noisy: fan blade, evaporator or condenser fan motor, compressor
Fridge is too warm but freezer is cold: evaporator fan motor, damper control, thermistor, control board
Fridge leaking water: water tank assembly, water inlet valve
Fridge freezing food: thermostat, thermistor, control board, damper control

All of the information provided in this refrigerator troubleshooting video is applicable to the following brands: Amana, Frigidaire, GE, Kenmore, Kitchenaid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, Whirlpool

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