How To Fix a Refrigerator
Appliance repairs are nearly inevitable, but don't despair, fixing a refrigerator isn't that difficult. The most important thing is to understand how a refrigerator works and how to diagnose the problem. We'll show you how to figure out what is wrong and how to repair a refrigerator. Refrigerator replacement parts are readily available through several sources and it is possible to get them overnight. So before you spend money on an appliance repairman, why not give it a try yourself?
How a Refrigerator Works |
Troubleshooting Refrigerator Problems |
Tips and Advice |
How To Move a Refrigerator |
Refrigerator Schematics |
Refrigerator Repair Guides
Testing & Repair Instructions |
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Breaker Strips | Check | |
Capacitor | Discharge | |
Compressor mounts | Check | Replace |
Compressor motor | Check | Replace |
Compressor relay | Check | Replace |
Condensor coils | Clean | |
Condensor fan | Check | Replace |
Defrost heater | Check | Replace |
Defrost thermostat | Check | Replace |
Defrost timer | Check | Replace |
Door seal | Clean | Check |
Door switch | Check | Replace |
Drain tube | Repair | |
Evaporator fan | Check | Replace |
Ice maker | see Ice Maker | |
Interlock switch | Check | Replace |
Leveling the refrigerator | Adjust | |
Overload protector | Check | Replace |
Refrigerant Leak | Check | |
Temperature control | Check | Replace |
Water inlet valve | Check |