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The refrigerator, that paradise of freshness that keeps glossy tomatoes, fragrant cheese, crisp lettuce, and tuppers in perfect magazine condition… What a catastrophe when it breaks down, right? For this reason, at HomeServe we want to provide you with the necessary knowledge so that you do not panic if your refrigerator has a problem. Today we show you how to fix a fault in the refrigerator thermostat.
The refrigerator thermostat is the device that is responsible for opening or closing the passage of electrical current to the compressor depending on the prevailing temperature inside the refrigerator. The thermostat controls the temperature by means of a probe and when it detects an unwanted variation, it is in charge of sending the signal to the compressor to start working, generating more cold, or to stop it. It is normally located within the same box where the lighting system is located.
How to tell if the refrigerator thermostat is bad
Refrigerator thermostat malfunctions usually manifest themselves in two ways:
Initially, the thermostatic bulb is in contact with the evaporator wall, where the vaporization ends. Temperature variations in the evaporator are detected by the bulb, resulting in variations in fluid pressure, expanding or contracting the diaphragm, or bellows of the thermostat.
These expansion or contraction movements are transmitted by a system of levers and springs that keep the system in tension. These components form a mechanism that amplifies the movements of the bellows and transmits them to the contactors, causing the motor compressor to connect and disconnect when the temperature reaches the maximum and minimum values established
Tests to detect a failure in the refrigerator thermostatTo make sure that it is really the refrigerator thermostat that has gone bad, you should carry out the following tests:
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If the compressor motor does not start, you are following the indications of the brand to the letter and the tester says that there are problems with the electrical transmission, there is no doubt: you have to change the refrigerator thermostat.
How to regulate the thermostat on my refrigeratorTo keep the fridge working properly, it is advisable to regulate the thermostat correctly. It is worth mentioning that the proper functioning of the thermostat not only depends on the temperature it reads inside the refrigerator but also on the times you open the refrigerator door, the temperature outside, the amount of food stored, the stability of the supply voltage. electricity from the network, etc.
Here we explain how to adjust the refrigerator thermostat correctly, step by step:
Observe the operation of the refrigerator well; If you see that it freezes and makes frost on the walls of the freezer, it may be that the upper cut-off temperature is wrongly set, that is, too high.
On the other hand, if the refrigerator is slow to start, the starting temperature may be above 8 degrees Celsius. In these cases, you should go to specialists to check the operation of the refrigerator thermostat or other components that may be damaging your appliance.
How to change the refrigerator thermostat
Always replace a faulty thermostat with another compatible with the make and model of your refrigerator. These are the steps you must take: