{"id":3207,"date":"2023-05-20T05:03:32","date_gmt":"2023-05-20T03:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chilldiscounters.co.za\/?p=3207"},"modified":"2023-05-20T05:03:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T03:03:33","slug":"common-fridge-faults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chilldiscounters.co.za\/index.php\/2023\/05\/20\/common-fridge-faults\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Fridge Faults"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a>My fridge is making noise<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. The following sounds are normal and are usually an indication that the refrigerator\u00a0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>How do I get rid of bad odor?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Regularly cleaning your refrigerator keeps odor away. Clean the inside of the refrigerator with a sponge, lukewarm water or carbonated\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 water. Check if nothing spilled in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>What do I do when my refrigerator is too warm?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Adjust the temperature control knob setting to the right cold temperature.Make sure it is not overloaded. Check for air flow restrictions round the\u00a0 \u00a0 sides, back and top of the refrigerator. Also check the door gaskets for damage and <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>My refrigerator light is not working, what should I do?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Switch unit off at socket and check that the bulb is screwed in tightly, if yes maybe the bulb has blown and needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>make sure that the door is properly closed. Check if\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 the light goes off when you close fridge. Check if the unit is not close to heat source or direct sunlight or if the unit is not in a poorly ventilated\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 area.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>What should I do when there is ice forming in my Fridge?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Check if gasket is sealing. Also check if the door \/ lid is closing properly. Check if the thermostat is not set up high\u00a0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>How do I deal with a flooding floor or cabinet?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Check the drain trough for blockage. Check if the drain-pan on top of the compressor is upright and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>What causes my refrigerator to run continuously or for a long time?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The ambient room temperature may be high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Large amounts of warm food might have been put in the refrigerator recently. Warm food causes longer running of the refrigerator until the food&nbsp; &nbsp; has cooled down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. The warm air that has entered into the refrigerator causes the refrigerator&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; to run for longer periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The refrigerator is adjusted to a very low temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The door seal of the fridge or freezer may be worn out, broken or not properly seated. A damaged\/broken seal causes the refrigerator to run for&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; a longer period of time in order to maintain the current temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Why do the front and sides of the refrigerator feel warm?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Heating tubes are located beneath the surface to prevent condensation on a cold surface. There might be humidity in the air; this is quite\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 normal in humid weather. When the humidity is less, condensation will disappear..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>My refrigerator doors are sometimes difficult to open?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 When the door is closed and opened immediately thereafter, warm air which entered the refrigerator caused a pressure difference which tends\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0to suck the door closed momentarily. Wait a little while and the door should open easily once more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>What causes condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Leaving the door open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Putting warm or hot food in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Very cold ambient conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Highly humid ambient conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Frequent opening and closing of the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Switching the thermostat to a colder degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Storage of food containing liquid in open containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Covering the food stored in open containers with a suitable material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Wipe the condensation using a dry cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Decreasing the amount of time the door is left open or using it less frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>How come my fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very low temperature. Rectify it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Why is the food in my compartment drawer freezing?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>What to do when your fridge stop working?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Check if your plug is switched on ( where you plugged the fridge).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Check if your thermostat is not switched off ( the knob inside your fridge).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Check if your main power supply is ON(Check your circuit breaker or if you have power units).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Plug another unit on that fridge plug( if the appliance work then call our Technical desk).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very cold temperature. Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My fridge is making noise 1. The following sounds are normal and are usually an indication that the refrigerator\u00a0. 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