The refrigerator is one of those household appliances that we need so much in everyday life. However, unfortunately, the refrigerator, like any other technique, can break down and, as always, at the most inappropriate moment.
Quite often people turn to service centers with the problem that the refrigerator does not shut down the compressor. However, this does not always mean that the unit is defective, perhaps there are reasons for that, which are easily eliminated.
Why does not the refrigerator turn off?
A working refrigerator operates in cycles of 12-20 minutes, during which it collects the necessary temperature, and then turns off. If the refrigerator does not turn off, then maybe it has either become too cold or too weak, as a result of which it can not reach the set temperature. So, let's consider the possible causes of each of the cases.
The refrigerator is very cold, but it does not shut down - the reasons are:
- Check the set temperature mode , maybe it is set to maximum or superfreezing mode is on.
- Breakage of the thermostat, resulting in the refrigerator does not receive information that the required temperature is reached, so the motor continues to freeze.
The refrigerator constantly works, does not turn off, but weakly freezes - the reasons:
- Damage or wear of the rubber seal on the doors of the refrigerator, resulting in the chamber gets warm air and the refrigerator is forced to work constantly.
- The leakage of refrigerant, which leads to a reduction in the amount of Freon, due to which the cold is produced.
- Deterioration or breakage in the compressor motor, as a result of which the specified temperature regime can not be achieved.
The refrigerator does not shut off - what should I do?
First of all it is necessary to check the position of the thermostat, and also whether the refrigerator door is securely closed. In addition, the reason that the refrigerator is constantly working, but does not turn off, can be high air temperature in the room, placing the refrigerator near the battery or other heating appliances. In this case, ensure proper ventilation and move the unit to a different location. You can also use the "folk method" - defrosting. If you have tried all the methods and even after defrosting the refrigerator continues to work constantly and does not shut down - do not risk the technique and it is better to contact a specialist!