Major faults refrigerators

Malfunctions of refrigerators are quite common. Today, various ways are available to solve this problem. Some of the damage can be fixed by yourself, but others will have to be repaired by the master.

Types of faults

Consider the main problems that can occur in all refrigerators, regardless of model and brand:

1. Lack of lighting. Often there is such a failure, as the lack of light inside the refrigerator. If everything is in order with a light bulb, then most likely you will have to check the voltage in the electrical network. The reason for the situation may be the lack of voltage between the outlet and the plug of the refrigerator. In this case, it is necessary to check the presence of the contact of the mechanism with an electric current.After eliminating such problems, the light comes on. Another common phenomenon can be considered a malfunction of the power button of the light bulb. It must be replaced or repaired. Here you have to resort to the help of a specialist who is versed in electronics.
2. The presence of water in the lower compartment of the refrigerator. Such a problem occurs in the event of a clogged tube for the flow of fluid. In order to fix this problem, you need to do the following: turn off the refrigerator, pull out all the contents from it, install a container for collecting debris and excess water under the pipe in the blockage area. After that, you need to clean the pipe with a brush and hot water. Repeat the action several times until a clear liquid flows out of the pipe. Do not use powders and other devices for cleaning pipes. Rinse only with hot water.

3. Unusual noise. You can often notice the different sounds that the refrigerator makes. The most common cause is improper installation. It is worth checking the level of the legs. The household appliance should be slightly tilted back, and the door should close by itself if the angle is 45 °.Perhaps extraneous noises are caused by the fact that the refrigerator is tightly fitted to the furniture in the kitchen or the products in it are too close to each other. It is necessary to check the presence of such a factor and eliminate it. Noise may occur as a result of breakage. This is how the breakage of the internal suspension of the motor-compressor manifests itself. If this problem is found, then you need to call a wizard who can fix the device. To restore the suspension will require a number of activities, including welding or replacement of the component.

What's wrong with the fridge?

In addition to the problems that have been described above, there may be such faults as:

1. There is no cold, the compressor does not work, but there is light. With this phenomenon, a number of malfunctions can be observed, for example, a break in the thermostat, motor, compressor, triggering relay, electrical circuit. The specialist is able to identify the cause only after diagnosing the entire refrigerator with a special device.
2. There is a launch of the refrigerator, but its work is short: most often there is a breakdown of the triggering mechanism.To identify the need to diagnose equipment.
3. Problems with cooling when the compressor is running: in this case, a pipeline may break, coolant may leak, the tube may become blocked, the thermostat may break.
4. Snow growths in the freezer: this happens when the door does not close tightly. If this factor occurs, it should be eliminated as soon as possible. Most often this is due to overloading the camera with food. Sometimes, due to old age, the gum on the door wears out, which can also lead to its loose closure. Or else the reason is hidden in the thermostat itself.

These and other faults may occur in different refrigerators. However, each brand has its own weaknesses.

For example, the refrigerator Nord is resistant to power surges in the electrical network. However, the manufacturer warns that the device can be turned on only 5 minutes after the voltage drop. This will help protect the engine from wear. But this action is practically difficult to perform, because it requires constant monitoring of voltage and interruptions with light. If the conditions are not met, a decrease in refrigerant pressure is observed.When starting the engine is experiencing large overload, which as a result ends with a breakdown.

Twin Nord has the disadvantage of low-quality plastic, which absorbs the smell of food, which results in an unpleasant odor from the refrigerator. And some models come from the factory with a marriage, which is manifested in the presence of suspicious noise and work with interruptions.

The two-compartment refrigerator is renowned for its poor-quality rubber gaskets, which results in loosely closed doors, as a result of which other breakdowns can occur.

Common Liebherf refrigerator problems

Liebherre is a fairly popular refrigerator on the domestic market, which is produced in Germany. However, consumers notice a number of faults that are typical for this model:

1. Compressor. Very often, a two-compartment refrigerator suffers from a compressor failure. To replace it, you need to contact a specialist. It is important that the areas of operation of the compressor must necessarily coincide with the instructions. Replacement parts should be carried out only on the identical. It is important that the voltage and frequency are the same.
2. A leak. Liebherr suffers from freon leakage.Such a breakdown manifests itself by increased temperature in the refrigerator. It is eliminated individually based on the features of the device.
3. Thermostat. Refrigerators of this brand have a weakness in the thermostat. So, you can see that the compressor does not turn on or vice versa is constantly running, and the temperature inside the mechanism is not as it should be. In this case, it is worth checking the cooling system. If the thermostat malfunctions, it will need to be replaced.
4. Rubber on the door. Over time, the gum, which is a sealant, can crack. The problems begin with the fact that the door opens by itself, then it completely ceases to press tightly against the refrigerator. Not only Liebherr suffers with such a disease, therefore, if there is an old refrigerator in the house, you need to check all the rubber bands and make a replacement. If you fix the problem in a timely manner, the device will last much longer.

5. Problems with the sensor. Touch sensors are a newfangled phenomenon in refrigerators. However, when even the most advanced two-chamber mechanism is used, its electronic components can fail. In Liebher fridges, such errors as F2 are often noticed, which indicates a malfunction in the freezer.It is necessary to conduct a complete diagnosis of the device to resolve the problem with the sensor. Most often it has to be replaced with a new one.
6. Electronic module This device helps the refrigerator to work without interruption, but if the module itself fails, the refrigerator begins to act up. Most often the module breaks due to a short circuit or voltage surge. German refrigerators are not designed for constant interruptions in the electrical network, so when deviations quickly fail.

What weaknesses should you pay attention to when choosing?

A two-compartment refrigerator is not a means of luxury, but a necessity. It is impossible to imagine any modern apartment in which there would be no refrigerator. It does not matter what it is brand and production. Both imported and domestic devices have their pros and cons. Therefore, before you buy a particular unit, you must examine all the detailed information about it. This will help make the right choice. It is best to start with weaknesses. Most often these include a small capacity and various malfunctions.

Mainly you should pay attention to such failures as:

1. Problems with the heating element.When it fails, replacement is required. The main factor that leads to a malfunction can be considered voltage surges in electrical networks.
2. Breakdown trigger. It may also be related to stress. In domestic refrigerators there is a special protection against such a negative phenomenon.
3. Defrost timer With this convenient device you should not discount the fact that it can cause various unpleasant situations. If you ignore the malfunction for a long time, the refrigerator may fail, and the products may deteriorate.
4. Incomprehensible noise. This is the phenomenon that most worries buyers. It is best to choose a silent refrigerator. If it starts to emit uncharacteristic sounds, then this indicates the presence of some global problems, if, of course, the factor of the incorrect location of the device is excluded.

Choosing a refrigerator, try to learn about it as much as possible.