It is impossible to imagine a modern kitchen without a refrigerator. This white cabinet is the main assistant in the storage of things, which means that you need to treat it carefully, trying to extend its life. Buying a new refrigerator often entails additional costs. But it happens that the device fails. It is good if this happens during the warranty period. And if after it? In this case, repair of the refrigerator in the workshop or with the invitation of the master can fly into a pretty penny. Zealous owners try to avoid unforeseen expenses. But not everyone knows that you can fix the refrigerator at home.
DIY repair
Before proceeding with the diagnosis of a malfunction, let's find out what basic parts the unit consists of. So, electric heaters. They are used to heat the refrigerator generator and are involved in preventing condensation from collecting. New models due to this part have the function No Frost. Also, most new products are equipped with compressor motors. The fan is responsible for the circulation of air, and the thermostat is responsible for maintaining the set temperature. When the refrigerator is turned on, the engine is automatically turned on and the windings are turned on, the start relay is responsible for this. A protective relay prevents engine breakdown in the event of power surges. There are also cleaning devices that remove snow and ice, as well as lamps that light up when the door is opened. Failure of any of these parts will lead to malfunction of the refrigerator. Let's look at the most common problems and how to fix them.
Doesn't turn on?
If you notice that your refrigerator has stopped working, and the voltage in the outlets is OK, do not rush to panic. Check that the plug and cord are working; you may need to replace them. For this, it’s not necessary to bring a refrigerator to the workshop, any man’s repair can do it yourself. If everything is in order with the plug and wire, and the indicator light on the device lights up, it is quite possible that the problem is with the thermostat. Determine which wires are connected to the temperature controller (there are two of them), and then remove them from the terminals and crimp them tightly. Thus, you can check the operation of the thermostat itself. If after all the manipulations the refrigerator still does not turn on, test all the devices that are running on the network with an ohmmeter. It will help to identify an open circuit, if any.
Stopped freezing?
What should I do if the appliance ceases to fulfill the main function for which they buy a refrigerator? Do-it-yourself repair depends on what kind of breakdown occurred. Usually this happens due to freon leakage, compressor breakdown or when the temperature balance changes due to a faulty thermostat. From all of the above at home, you can only replace the thermostat to make the refrigerator work. Do-it-yourself repair will be difficult to do the rest, so you have to contact the after-sales service.