Masters identify typical malfunctions in Whirlpool refrigerators, because some breakdowns in them occur more often than in other brands. In the article we will analyze the reasons why he suddenly stopped working.
Causes and signs of breakage
If you pay attention to the symptoms of a malfunction, you can approximately determine the breakdown. Refrigeration equipment (XO) from the Virpul company, although it differs in quality, is not immune from breakdowns. The most serious is considered a malfunction of the control board.
What causes breakage:
- voltage drops in the network;
- contacts with moisture;
- other damage, e.g. during transport.
How to determine the problem? In some cases, the refrigerator and freezer may not work in the refrigerator, the indicators do not light up. Sometimes the motor-compressor fails, then there is no cooling in the chambers. If one of the board elements is burned out, you may smell a burnt smell.
Well, if the control unit can be repaired, then the master will flash it. The module itself in imported models is expensive, sometimes it is more profitable to buy new equipment.
Freon leak
A malfunction can be found in any Whirlpool models: ARC 8140, APC 4020, 4020 1 IX and others. Most often, the leak occurs in the freezer section.
Unfortunately, it is difficult to independently detect the release of freon, since it is a gas. Pay attention to these signs:
- the freezer or refrigerator does not freeze;
- the motor-compressor works non-stop;
- the refrigerator turns off if the gas has completely flowed out;
- refrigerator “Whirlpool” 4020 (and other models) squeaks, flashes an emergency indicator, which indicates a lack of cooling in the chamber.
In the event of a leak, you need to call the master, who will fix it and charge the system with refrigerant.
Problems with the thermostat
The malfunction of the thermostat or temperature sensor is electronically related. A common cause of sensor failure is a broken wiring circuit. To check this, use a multimeter. If the sensor contacts are closed, then it needs a replacement.
How to check the sensor, look at the video:
Symptoms of such a malfunction:
- The light in the cell is on, but the refrigerator is not working.
- The equipment works, but the light on the panel flashes, which means that the temperature in the chamber is too high. If there is a display, it lights up error code.
If the thermostat does not work correctly, the system receives inaccurate temperature data. Signs:
- One or both compartments do not cool food well.
- An alarm sounds, the refrigerator beeps or reports an overtemperature by blinking a light bulb.
It may also be the other way around, when the compartments in the cold storage facility begin to freeze excessively, despite the set temperature. Depending on the cause of the breakdown, you can replace the sensor contacts or the thermostat itself.
System blockage
If you notice that water is dripping into the compartment, it is probably due to condensation. Depending on the type of defrost, condensation occurs for various reasons. To determine a malfunction with the No Frost system, pay attention to the following signs:
- The compressor is constantly running, pumping cold into the chamber. Snow forms on the freezer walls.
- There is not enough cold in the refrigerator compartment, while the fan is running. Water drips down the back of the freezer.
- The system notifies you of an elevated temperature with an audible signal.
In the Whirlpool ES with a drip system, water accumulates under the lower drawers, snow freezes on the walls.
Since the drain hole is clogged, the moisture has nowhere to go. It accumulates in the chamber, after which it freezes, creating a snow and ice cover. The problem should not be left to chance, as this can lead to the fact that the defrost system in the refrigerator breaks down.
If you notice similar malfunctions in your Whirlpool refrigerator, do not start the problem. It is much cheaper to fix the problem right away than to deal with its consequences.