In a two-chamber refrigerator, you may not immediately notice that the freezer does not freeze. The refrigerator compartment is used more often, so you can already find out about the breakdown of the freezer by a puddle on the floor. Why did the technology fail? Consider the possible options.
What to do if the freezer stops freezing
Such a malfunction requires a quick response, especially if it is summer outside. Regardless of the brand of the refrigerator – “Stinol”, “Atlant”, “Indesit” – you need to check the position of the thermostat.
Make sure the temperature control is not set to defrost.
For normal operation, the position of the thermal switch should be on a two or three, that is, -18-19 degrees. If it is lower, adjust the reading.
A thick layer of ice and snow is one of the reasons why the chamber does not freeze well. Heat transfer is disturbed, due to snow, the door does not fit snugly against the body. As a result, warm air enters the compartment, ice melts, and water flows to the floor.
If nothing like this is found in the freezer, then you need to diagnose the parts in order to find a breakdown.
Causes of problems with the freezer
In refrigerators “Biryusa”, “Hotpoint Ariston”, “Bosch” there are such malfunctions that require serious repairs and professional intervention. We will consider all the causes of the breakdown, perhaps you can solve the problem yourself.
Freezer motor starts for 5-10 seconds and turns off
A similar “behavior” of equipment with two motors indicates a breakdown of the compressor. Then the freezer does not cool, but the refrigerator compartment works. One of the reasons is the wear of parts when the motor is under heavy load. To avoid such problems, do not set the thermostat to too low values in hot weather.
It is quite difficult to replace the motor yourself. You need to be able to use the burner, as well as unsolder the compressor tubes. You will need a reservoir for the refrigerant, which will start to come out. A broken filling pipe is replaced with a copper one using soldering. Such repairs require the presence of a master with special equipment.
Engine starts but breaks are too long
In electronic models, the air sensor fails, so the module does not receive information about the temperature in the chamber. In Liebherr refrigerators, the F3 code may appear on the display, which indicates this breakdown.
In models with the No Frost system, an evaporator is located behind the back wall, there is also its sensor that regulates the temperature in the chamber. Therefore, to replace it, you will need to disassemble the back wall.
It is recommended to contact the service center for troubleshooting.
In devices with electromechanical control, a similar malfunction occurs with a thermostat. In such cases, the freezer does not freeze, but cools or does not function at all.
In the latest Bosch, LG, Samsung models, the regulator is moved outside the chamber to ensure fire safety. If the part is inside, most often it is located near the side wall. To replace, you need to remove the cover, unscrew the thermostat and install a serviceable part.
The freezer compartment is slightly cold, but works
The problem is relevant for single-chamber refrigerators with the No Frost system. The valve that switches the cold supply between the chambers is stuck or out of order: this happens during sudden power surges. Therefore, the refrigeration section works normally, but the freezer section is warm.
The valve needs to be repaired or replaced.
Bottom freezer not cooling rust on body
This happens in refrigerators with a drip system. Normally, during defrost, condensate collects on the evaporator, moisture flows into the drain hole and is removed from the system. If the drain hole is clogged, water flows into the lower part of the chamber and enters the freezer.
Just there is a circuit along which the refrigerant moves. Moisture seeps into steel parts and causes corrosion. Gas leakage leads to poor cooling. You need to call the master and repair the circuit.
After defrosting and washing, the camera does not freeze
If you used foreign objects to remove ice from the walls, you could pierce the chamber and damage the circuit. Freon flows out, it is not enough for normal cooling.
The solution we describe in detail in a separate article.
Freezer has stopped working
No more signs of problems found? So the problem is with the electronic board. It controls the operation of components and parts in the refrigerator. In the event of a fault, the module does not command the compressor to turn on.
A flashing or replacement of the element is being carried out.
All problems are serious enough and require prompt intervention. If you are not sure that you can handle the repair, it is better to contact a service center, especially when the equipment is under warranty.