Has your refrigerator stopped getting the job done? It only needs to accomplish one single thing — keep food cold. When it quits at that, your fridge just becomes a giant waste of money! Food spoils faster, drinks become lukewarm, and ice never freezes. Even though LG refrigerators in side by side and French door models are typically called out in connection with this issue, similar designs by other brands are also problematic. Fortunately, River City Appliance has the answer for you when it comes to repairing any make of refrigerator.
It is Probably the Compressor
The refrigerator compressor pumps the coolant that keeps the inside of the machine cold. By pressurizing this coolant, the compressor begins the evaporation and condensation process that lets the ’fridge work right. A refrigerator thermostat measures the temperature inside and sends a signal that turns the compressor on and off. If the compressor weakens or goes on the fritz, the process slows or stops altogether, meaning the air inside becomes progressively warmer or just quits being cold.
Usually, a refrigerator compressor should endure approximately 10 years. Whenever the refrigerator coils are left really grimy or the fridge is in a tight spot with little airflow for the heat made by the compressor to dissipate, then the appliance is likely to quit working correctly after only 5 to 7 years. Consistent cleaning of the coils and keeping airflow around the refrigerator might help it last from fifteen to twenty years.
When Compressors Die
A dead compressor requires changing, but cooling worries may also be caused by a faulty thermostat, an evaporator leak or failing fridge seals. LG experienced a class-action lawsuit because of compressor problems with its French door and side-by-side units manufactured between 2014 and 2017. Because this is commonly a sign of a problematic manufacturing run, leading to many house calls, River City Appliance stores a large supply of LG refrigerator parts and compressors to meet the demands of our West Sacramento clients.
For quick fixes of warm refrigerators in West Sacramento, contact River City Appliance using our online form or by calling 916-483-1988.
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