Signs That Your Refrigerator Needs a New Part

If you want to make sure that you do not accidentally eat spoiled food due to a malfunctioning refrigerator, you are going to want to keep reading. With the following signs of trouble in mind, you should be able to know when your refrigerator might need a new part! 

Is your refrigerator noisy?

Many people will occasionally notice that their refrigerator makes some noises. This is to be expected, even with brand new refrigerators. It is generally nothing more than the compressor kicking on, and it will turn off in no time at all. However, should you notice that your refrigerator is suddenly making an additional amount of noise or that the compressor does not seem to be turning off on its own, you might want to make sure your refrigerator does not have a major issue.

Many of these issues will require a professional and some chemical refrigerant, but some issues might be things you can do yourself. Try to google your model and the problem you are having as you might be surprised. 

Does your refrigerator door seal properly?

It is true that with age, some refrigerator doors will start to have a problem sealing properly. However, this does not mean that the refrigerator should be thrown out.  It could be that the hinges on the door are rusted or bent out of shape. In many cases, it is that the rubber seal that goes around the door has hardened or become stretched. You can try a few things to see if your refrigerator is sealing properly.

Try closing your door completely and spreading some soapy water over the outside of the seal. If you see bubbles you might have a bad seal, and this is something that All Appliance Parts can help you replace. If you think you have a bad seal on your refrigerator door, give us a call with the model number and we can get you the part to extend that life of that unit. 

Are things freezing that should not be?

Sure, you expect everything in the freezer section to become frozen and stay that way, but this is not what you would expect to have happened to the food and drinks that you store in the refrigerated section. Should you happen to notice that the items placed in there are starting to freeze, even if just a little, you need to look for the cause of the problem. It could be that someone accidentally turned down the temperature without realizing it. Simply adjusting the temperature knob back to its normal setting should do the trick. However, if that is not it, you might find out that you have a thermostat that needs to be replaced. This might require a professional but if you are handy, it is actually a pretty easy job on most refrigerators. 

Is your ice maker not working? 

Well, first you want to make sure it is not turned off. If that is not the case there are a few reasons an ice maker might not work that are not that complicated to repair. One such issue could be a faulty water supply valve. We keep many brands of these water supply valves in stock. Finally, you might want to check your door switch. These switches can go bad from time to time which will discourage your ice maker from making ice, as the door switch is telling the unit that the door is open. 

This is by no means a full list of issues that might arise, but we want to encourage you to do your research before you give up on an expensive appliance. Thank you for checking out these simple suggestions but as always consult a professional repair technician if you are not comfortable working with an electric appliance, as your safety is our biggest concern.