Why is your fridge freezer causing you problems?

Fridge freezers get put through a lot and are one of the only appliances that are relied on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Therefore, it is important that you keep them maintained and looked after otherwise problems and issues can arise.

The most likely case if you are now reading this repair blog, is that the worst has happened and you are currently experiencing some sort of issue with your fridge freezer. Thus, you are in search of a quick solution to your issue which enable you to decipher whether it will be worthwhile to replace your fridge freezer with a new one or look to get your fridge freezer repaired.

A new appliance can be costly and repairs are often a lot more cost-effective to a certain extent. Consequently, it is worth doing your own investigations into the matter and taking a look for yourself to rule out some of the simpler and easy-to-fix issues that may not even require you to speak with a local appliance repair technician let alone get them to do repair work. Furthermore, if you are forced to call out an appliance repair specialist you will be able to give them a rough idea of what you presume the issue at hand to be so you are more likely to get a more accurate quote over the phone for the price of work.

On the other hand, although it is wise to do the simple and easy checks by yourself, the most likely solution will require a qualified appliance repairs specialist who will be able to get your fridge freezer back in working condition in know time.

As a disclaimer, if you have little to no experience in appliance repairs it is worth leaving it to the experts so that you don't risk additional damage to your fridge freezer as well as injury to yourself or others around you.

3 Common Issues Why Your Fridge Freezer Is Not Working Properly

There are three typical issues that the average person typically reports when their fridge freezer is causing them problems, these issues are the following:

• The fridge is leaking water
• The freezer is not freezing properly or at all
• There are issues with the fridge or freezer door

Fridge is leaking water

Picture the scene you have just got back from a busy day at work and there is water all over your kitchen floor. You look around your home looking for the culprit and you finally uncover that it was your fridge freezer all along.

A fridge leaking water is one of the most common refrigeration faults, this issue is not only a complex issue that could be dependent on many issues but also a potential safety hazard to anyone who is walking around your kitchen as they could slip on it. Not only this but constant water leakage can cause damage to your property including your kitchen units, flooring and appliances therefore it is important that you get your fridge freezer repaired as soon as possible.

Luckily, although a leaking fridge freezer can be a complicated issue to repair, it is most likely to be an inexpensive repair no matter the issue. It is important that you get the issue repaired quickly to avoid further damage to your home and is therefore necessary to speak with a local fridge freezer repair expert who will be on hand to help diagnose the issue and get your fridge freezer back up and running as good as new.

Freezer is not freezing

A combination fridge freezer that is not freezing is another common issue that many fridge freezers experience. It is a common issue that yet again can have many different culprits for the reason this is occurring with some being more complex issues than others.

Some of the reasons why your freezer may not be freezing efficiently include:

• Overpacking your freezer with too much food and drink.
• Frost building up within the freezer blocking the vents.
• Your freezer has dirty condenser coils.
• Your freezer's evaporator fan motor is broken.
• Your freezer's condenser fan motor is broken.
• Your freezer thermostat is broken.
• Your freezer compressor has stopped working.

Issues with fridge or freezer door

If you're having a bad day, your fridge door or freezer door may not be shutting properly causing you refrigeration issues. If you are having a really bad day, both of your fridge freezer doors may be broken and not shutting properly!
This is a typical refrigeration problem when your freezer or fridge compartment door seal won't close properly meaning that your freezer won't freeze things or your fridge won't chill things. This is a big problem because it means you will have to throw away all the food and drink that is currently being stored within your combination fridge freezer costing you money, effort and time.

The most typical culprit for this issue is related to the gasket which is the rubber seal that runs all the way around your refrigerator door seal. This keeps the door secure shut and the cold air of the fridge or freezer with the refrigeration compartment.

To get this issue repaired quickly, get in contact with a local repairs specialist who will be able to help advise you on the best steps to take, the repair is likely to be inexpensive and a quick fix.

Conclusion

In conclusion, you should now have a good idea on why your fridge freezer is causing you problems and whether it is a choice of repairing your broken fridge freezer or purchasing a whole new fridge freezer altogether if the price is going to be cheaper.

Some additional things that are worthwhile to consider when deciding on the best choice for repairing your refrigeration appliance include, deciding if the repair is worthwhile if your fridge freezer is fairly old. The average lifespan of a fridge freezer is around 10 - 15 years so if your fridge freezer has seen better days and requires repair it may be worth considering a new domestic appliance altogether.

That being said if you are experiencing issues that are not mentioned on this list and want to identify more common fridge problems or freezer problems, speak with a qualified local repairs technician.

If you are thinking about replacing your broken fridge freezer within the Essex and Southend-on-Sea area, look no further than Sale Appliances Ltd for affordable and long-lasting refrigeration appliances.