If you are experiencing problems with your refrigerator, then you may want to try troubleshooting some of the problems that are easier to fix before calling a repair person. If you are unable to figure out the problem, or if it isn't a simple fix, then you should have a professional look at things instead of getting in over your head, which can lead to bigger problems and may even possibly be dangerous. Here are some common refrigerator problems that can be easy fixes.

Your refrigerator is constantly running

If you can hear your refrigerator running all the time, then you want to make sure the seal around the door is still in good condition and not cracked, falling apart, or coming off the door, preventing the fridge to close all the way. Another possible issue is dirty coils that need to be vacuumed off with the hose of your vacuum cleaner. It may also be possible that you have the temperature set for a very low temperature that the refrigerator is having a hard time getting down to. Or, maybe you have something in the fridge that is blocking the airflow. You also want to make sure your kitchen isn't always hot, because otherwise, it could be that the fridge is needing to run all the time to keep the inside cool when the outside is so warm.

You also want a repair person to look into possible problems with your refrigerator when the refrigerator is low on its refrigerant or the refrigerator's component in the automatic defrost is broken.

Your refrigerator door won't shut

If you go to close the refrigerator door and notice it isn't closing all the way, then you want to start by making sure the gasket seal that goes all the way around the door doesn't have excessive wear and is capable of gripping the door correctly. Don't forget to check along the bottom of the door. Also, you want to check the door's hinge that is located on the bottom of the door where the door connects to the fridge. You can try putting lubricant on the hinge and see if that works. If not, then the hinge may need to be replaced.

If the gasket or the hinge needs replacing, you may find hiring a repair person to take care of the job is easiest, especially if you aren't a very handy person. These things will be relatively inexpensive to have taken care of, and a door that won't close is something that can't be ignored.

Call a company like A1  Professional Appliance Service and Repair for help with your refrigerator.

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