When the Frigidaire refrigerator is not cooling but the freezer is still working, it is necessary to check a compressor and fan. The compressor is the heart of the refrigerator's hermetically sealed refrigerant system. Move the refrigerator away from the wall and unplug its power cord from the wall receptacle. You will be using the ohms function on you digital multimeter to troubleshoot the compressor, and having power applied to the circuit under test gives false readings and damages the meter. Locate the compressor's start relay and pull it off the terminals on the side of the compressor. If the meter LCD displays an “O.L.” when checking between any two of the pins, the compressor is bad and needs to be replaced. The purpose of the evaporator fan in a refrigerator is to circulate cold air from the evaporator coils throughout the food storage compartments. The fan should come on whenever the compressor cycles on. If it doesn't, the refrigerator won't get cool enough to preserve your food. When this happens, the fault could be in the wiring, the control panel or the fan itself. It's fairly easy to perform a continuity test on the fan to determine whether or not you need to replace it. It is predictable that the coils are dirty and need cleaning as well. One more issue that also might be present is a Freon leak. Refrigerant leaks aren’t an easy fix. They can be costly, require a recharge of refrigerant, and can be a signal that your refrigerator is reaching the end of its lifespan. That’s why you should always contact a professional to take a look at it. Leaks like these are not meant to be fixed by yourself, and the chemicals can be irritating to your hands, eyes, skin, and other parts of your body.
November 26, 2023
AC is leaking from the coil – HVAC Troubleshooting in San Diego
Have you encountered a leaking air conditioner? This causes not the most pleasant feelings and deprives you of comfort. Before solving this problem, you should determine what exactly became the source of the air conditioner flow.
