Fixing The Common Problems Of The Refrigerator
Out of many electrical appliances that go into your house, refrigerator has its own significance. Without refrigeration, we’d be throwing out our leftovers instead of saving them for another meal. The basic idea behind refrigeration is to slow down the activity of bacteria which all food contains so that it takes longer for the bacteria to spoil the food.
Because of careless use, miss-handling or old units begin giving trouble very often. Well, the reasons may be many. However, the one that is most usually trouble the overall functioning of the refrigerator is its compressor. Compressor seems to be the vital part of a refrigerator since it helps in cooling.
When your fridge has electricity, and is running, but the inside of the fridge is hot, check to see if there is a problem with the compressor. Knowing the common problems of a compressor is a good way to learn basic troubleshooting when your fridge stops working. First of all ensure that all the electrical controls are in order or not.
Check to make sure you temperature control is in the correct position. Inspect the functionality of the freezer fan. Also listen to the sound of the compressor fan that is located at the bottom of the fridge. Ceased fans can be the result of accumulated dirt and debris on the fans. So, clear them properly.
On noticing that the compressor is very frequently producing a clicking sound, see the compressor relay may have gone bad. Check for a dust or carbon deposit on relay contacts. This cuts off the supply and in turn shuts off the compressor.
First, unplug the fridge and test it using a multimeter. Access the bottom of the refrigerator where the compressor is located. The relay is usually located to the right of the compressor in the terminal box.
Compressor basically looks like a bit of coiled copper. Remove it by pulling it out, and check to see if there is any corrosion to the unit. If there is, it will need to be cleaned or replaced.
Use a multimeter to test the relay continuity. Set the meter to X1 and touch the probes to the contact points. The meter should read the infinity symbol. If by all efforts, you fail to repair the compressor, its time to get it repaired from a skilled man.
Scott Rodgers is a noted writer when it comes to extensive electrician works. His commendable knowledge has been fueling business for a host of workers, ranging from Rome Electricians to Plympton Electricians .
