Refrigerator Repair: You probably don’t think about it often, but you rely on your refrigerator all day, every day to safeguard your food and beverages. This machine is certainly one of the most important appliances in your daily life at your household or office, and needs to be one of the most reliable machines you own. Our modern lifestyles are essentially all made possible by this important kitchen appliance.
Homeowners often panic when refrigerators stop working, precisely because it is such an important machine. Imagine your refrigerator breaking down and having to quickly find someone to fix it or risk all of your food from spoiling. While refrigerator units generally work day-to-day, these breakdowns do happen and most homeowners turn to professional help to quickly get them back up and running again.
We strongly recommend you contact us to repair your refrigerator or have a new unit installed or serviced for maintenance. By using our professional services, you will ensure that your appliance is taken care of by skilled and experiences technicians servicing San Francisco, Marin County and San Mateo.
Why refrigerators stop working
Some people are curious to know what exactly made their refrigerator stop functioning. Here are some common reasons that fridges break down:
- The condenser coil stops working. This component cools down refrigerant liquid as it passes through the coil system, where Freon undergoes extreme pressure levels. The coil actually heats up at times during the process of cooling the refrigerant liquid.
- The evaporator coil stops working. The refrigerator depends on this part to handle cool air that initially passes through the condenser coil. This component is located right next to the condenser coil, acting as the primary heat-absorbing part. This part is also commonly known as the freezing unit.
- Leakages from the icemaker. If the inlet valve is leaking, the compression nuts need to be tightened. If the plastic or copper tubing is the location of the leakage, those parts will need to be replaced. Leveling your refrigerator and cleaning the drain tube unit can also help resolve water leaking issues.
- Other icemaker problems. A malfunctioning icemaker can means that the water supply of your refrigerator is suffering from some blockage. We usually check a few common trouble areas to confirm you are experiencing a blockage:
- The water inlet tube for ice. The inlet can be blocked with ice if the water pressure is low in the icemaker unit, freezing the water that normally flows before it even reaches the icemaker. You’ll need to remove the ice from the inlet tube to resolve this issue.
- The saddle valve is checked for blockages if your icemaker is directly connected to the home water supply.
- We also check the electric inlet valve, which controls turning the icemaker on and off. Also, it’s important to make sure water is flowing to it. If the electric inlet valve is the location of the problem, we’ll replace the part and check for leaks to ensure the unit is working before putting the refrigerator back in place.
Be Safe
If you do decide to attempt to repair your machine yourself, you’ll need to make sure the refrigerator is unplugged and if the unit is a capacitor-type refrigerator, make sure this component is turned off since it stores electricity when the fridge is unplugged. Performing these precautions will help you avoid receiving severe electric shock or electrocution while working on the fridge.
Of course, we highly suggest you call us to completely avoid any risk of injury or improper repairs to the unit. Save time and stress by calling us today!