Nearly since its invention the refrigerator has been a
staple in the home. Even though pretty much all of us use a fridge on a daily
basis most of us have no idea how to know when something is wrong. We're here
to talk about some of the symptoms that will let you know if your refrigerator
is in need of a repair.
Is Your Refrigerator
Running?
This is where I should say “better go catch it,” but a
refrigerator that never stops running is actually an issue. A fridge works like
a heater in that it should only turn on in order to maintain temperature. If
you open the door or the fridge hasn't run in a while then it should kick on to
get back to temp. If it is always running non-stop then there is something
wrong and it needs to be looked at.
Keeping Things Cool?
The refrigerator has only one job, keep things cool and if
it can't do that then there is probably something wrong. By cool I do mean
cool, not frozen which is a regular issue. It is possible that your goods in
the fridge are freezing while your freezer is barely keeping things cool.
Double check that your thermostats are all set correctly, if they are then it
is time for a repair.
Hot Outside?
If the outside shell of your refrigerator is hot then there
is an insulation problem. The heat from the appliance running should be felt
through the shell. This can be an expensive repair so if you have an older
fridge it might be a cheaper solution to just upgrade your fridge.
The Door Seal
The seal on the door of your fridge is a small but important
factor in the cooling of your food. Without the seal functioning correctly a
lot of heat will be allowed inside the fridge. Obviously nobody wants their
fridge anything other than cool, so make sure to get the seal repaired ASAP.
Otherwise you might find that food goes bad faster and your electric bills are
higher as the fridge tries to do overtime.
Omega Appliance Repair, located in Irvine, CA, and proudly
serving all of Orange County, CA services all makes and models of refrigerators,
freezers, and other major appliances. We
are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, provide a free estimate, and
will beat any written estimate. We also
provide senior and military discounts, and offer a full-warranty on all parts
and labor. Call Omega Appliance Repair
today, and we will be out today to make sure all of your appliances are in
working order – toll free: 800.545.8618.
