When you pull out your milk and it has chunks of ice in it, or you remove the lettuce from your vegetable drawer and it's frozen solid, the rest of your refrigerator is likely frozen as well. If your refrigerator is freezing, it can cause your food to go bad. If your food is going bad, it can cost you a lot of money to have to replace it. If your refrigerator is freezing your food, there are things you can do to get it working as it should. Read on for some helpful tips.

Adjust the Thermostat

If the thermostat was turned down too low on your refrigerator, it can cause your refrigerator to begin to freeze and get too cold. Adjust the thermostat so it is at a higher temperature to see if this helps. Check your food after a few hours to see if it begins to thaw everything out, or if it still seems too cold inside. You may have to make another adjustment if it's still too cold in your refrigerator.

Check the Door Seal

If your door seal is not in good shape, exterior air can get into your refrigerator. If you have a basement or garage refrigerator, the air inside may be a lot colder than you think. It may be causing your food to freeze, or it could make it too warm if it's somewhere else. Check the door seal and make any necessary repairs to fix the seal and to ensure it is sealing the air inside to ensure it is flowing properly within the refrigerator and it is the proper temperature that you had it set to.

Clean the Coils Beneath Your Refrigerator

If your refrigerator is freezing inside, the coils inside may be too dirty and need to be cleaned. These coils can get too dirty and accumulate with dirt and dust, as well as pet hair. When a thick layer of this funk gets on your coils, it can cause your refrigerator to run improperly and may not be getting to the right temperature, or it could freeze up. Clean the coils beneath your refrigerator to ensure it is working properly.

If your refrigerator is freezing the wrong food, there could be a number of things going on. Hire a refrigerator repair service to get your fridge working again. Contact a few to compare quotes before starting the repairs. 

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