Introduction
At Repairs4U, we are always happy to help customers with advice. Sometimes kitchen appliances need very little attention to go back to working properly, without the need for a professional. Knowing what to do to find out what the problem is with a broken fridge might be the difference between fixing it yourself and calling a kitchen appliances repairs engineer.
Always follow safety procedures, and if you don’t have the necessary equipment or are still not sure what to do after reading this article, we advise that you call a professional.
Steps to Diagnose Fridge Faults
- Inspect the power cable for damages, as they might be the reason why the refrigerator has not been working properly. If you don’t have visual access, pull the fridge out of its place. If you see any cuts or exposed wires, it is not safe to use the appliance.
- If the power cable shows no signs of damage, check if it’s plugged in well to rule this out as the reason why your fridge is not working. If using an extension cord, check if that one is working. You can do that by unplugging the fridge’s cord and plugging it directly into the main outlet. If this sorts the problem out, replace the extension cord.
- There is also a possibility that something has gone wrong with the main power outlet. You can find out if this is the case by plugging in another kitchen appliance or any electrical appliance you know is working in general – this will rule out or confirm whether it’s the fridge’s fault. If the second appliance still doesn’t work, the fault is most likely with the power outlet.
- Another way of finding out why your fridge is not working is to plug it into a different power outlet. This will confirm whether you have a faulty outlet or fridge.
- Another thing you can do when faced with a non-working fridge is to unplug it for a few minutes, then plug it back in. This might help to restart its settings and bring it back to life.
Conclusion
If these steps do not resolve the issue, it may be time to call in a professional for a thorough fridge repair.