Our daily life can not do without various household helpers, including a refrigerator . Its work is carried out with the help of a compressor that pumps freon or hladon, as well as a thermostat that regulates the operation of this compressor. And if the "stuffing" of refrigeration equipment comes into disrepair, you urgently need to call a master who knows how to help your grief.
Where is the thermostat in the refrigerator?
Master is a master, but it's also interesting to know where this very thermostat is located, so important for refrigerators. In modern equipment to find it is not difficult - it is located in front of the refrigerator, and therefore there is no need to push it away from the wall, as happens when replacing the compressor.
Most often, the thermostat should be sought near the top shelf, namely under the lining, which is easily pierced by a screwdriver. Before removing, you must check that the equipment is disconnected from the mains.
What are thermostats?
Models of refrigerator thermostats are divided into electronic and mechanical. Most often you can find mechanics, even in modern refrigerators, since it is quite simple, cheap, although not very accurate. Inside such a system (bellows) there is a gas or liquid, which when the temperature changes, changes the internal pressure, which in turn is transferred to the membrane.
Electronic thermostat for a refrigerator - the equipment is more precise, equipped with a light board, where the necessary information is displayed. Unlike mechanical it works by changing the resistance, which depends on the ambient temperature.
In the event of a breakdown of the mechanical thermostat for refrigerators, it is most often replaced with an electronic version, since it is more reliable.
Problems with the thermostat
The owner of the refrigerator can alert the following situations that occur with the refrigerator:
- The refrigerator thermostat turns off (the refrigerator does not work). In this case, the reason may be wear and tear of equipment, and therefore it will be necessary to replace it.
- The thermostat does not switch off (the refrigerator runs continuously). In such an option, the cause of the thermostat being disconnected can be a loose door or a breach of the integrity of the freezing or refrigerating compartment. This is due to a forgotten door in the open position, or when the rubber band is worn and does not provide a good contact between the door and the refrigerator itself.