The freezer part of the handset is no longer cold enough, what should I do ?
Do you have a combination refrigerator but it is no longer or not cold enough in the freezer section? This diagnosis will help you understand the causes of this dysfunction. There are different models of handsets: those with static or stirred cold and those with ventilated cold. Depending on the type of cold, the causes can be different.
THE CAUSES OF THIS OUTAGE:
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Faulty power supply
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Thermostat fault
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CTN probe failure
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Ice setting of the evaporator
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Faulty fan
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Damaged electronic board
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Gas Circuit Leak
WARNING
Before carrying out any work on your appliance, be absolutely sure that you first completely disconnect it from the mains electricity supply.
Risk of electric shock.
Wear protective gloves if you need to disassemble the appliance.
Risk of cuts and abrasions.
The combined refrigeration unit is no longer powered
First, make sure that your device is plugged in correctly or that the power supply is not faulty. This is a basic check that is often forgotten when a failure occurs.
The thermostat is faulty
This spare part allows you to control the temperature of your appliance: it shuts off when the desired temperature is reached. If it no longer works, your handset will not produce enough cold. To test it, disassemble it and then put it on any position other than 0. Use a multimeter tester set to ohmmeter or 200 ohm position. Then, place the 2 touch points on the thermostat terminals. If you don't get a value, your thermostat is defective and will need to be replaced. Feel free to use this video above.
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The CTN probe no longer works
On some handsets, the CTN probe can be the cause of this malfunction. This probe is used to measure the temperature of the device and send the information to the thermostat. If it is defective, the thermostat will not work properly and will not produce the necessary cold in the freezer part.
The evaporator is frozen
On ventilated cold appliances or American refrigerators, the evaporator can be iced, or even completely iced. This may be due to a fault in the automatic defrost. You should check the following: the defrost resistor, the defrost probe and the safety thermostat. If one of these spare parts fails, the air will not pass through and the cold will be less intense in the freezer part. This failure can also lead to heating in the fridge compartment.
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The fan is frozen
Your freezer is always cold but you notice that some food is thawing? The fault is probably with the fan in your appliance. If it does not rotate or is iced, there will be no air circulation. As a result, your freezer will have more or less cold areas.
The electronic board is defective
The problem can also be with the electronic board. Unfortunately, it is not possible to test it. You can, however, perform a visual inspection of the components. If an element is burned or damaged, it will be necessary to install a new electronic module.
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The gas circuit is leaking or clogged
On static or stirred cold appliances, the gas circuit can become clogged or leaking. In this case, we advise you to call a refrigeration technician, as it is not possible to control it without professional tools. However, the temperature of the device's compressor can give you some clues. A compressor that works normally will naturally be hot. If it is cold, it means that it lacks gas, on the other hand, if it is hot it can indicate that it is clogged. Also, if you notice that a blister has formed on the back wall of your freezer or is peeling off, it is definitely a gas leak.