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Does my 'dead' fridge need a new thermostat??
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My larder fridge has stopped working....after several weeks of running too cold,it now doesn't get cold at all. it has been recommended that I check the thermostat.
1)-where is the thermostat?
2) -how can I tell if it needs replacing?
3)-where can I get one,is it expensive...and can I do the job myself??
sorry there are so many parts to this question.
1)-where is the thermostat?
2) -how can I tell if it needs replacing?
3)-where can I get one,is it expensive...and can I do the job myself??
sorry there are so many parts to this question.
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First, is it a side by side or one with the fridge over or under the freezer section?
In any case, try this... when you hear the unit turn itself on, open the door and determine if you hear a fan running and feel cold air being moved about both the freezer and fridge.
This question has been asked numerous times and my response is based on experience here in the U.S. Most people don't realize that any standard fridge/freezer combination uses cold air only supplied to the freezer section. A thermostatically controlled valve and door allows the desired amount of cold air into the fridge side. Often it's this valve controlled door that fails.
If it is the thermostat, it'll be directly under the round dial that you probably turn right or left to increase/decrease the temperature. The knob can usually be pulled off and this will reveal a method to access the 'stat. It's usually held in by three or four screws and is supplied with electric wiring, so be sure. to unplug the unit before working on this and be sure to mark which wire goes where (they're differently colored)....
Here in the U.S. a new thermostat will usually cost around $30 to $50, I wouldn't expect them to be anymore expensive in the U.K.
You'll need the part number off the old one or better yet, after removing it take it to a supply store for replacement.
But again, I'd emphasize testing the unit to see if any cold air is coming into the freezer side before doing anything else...
Good luck!
In any case, try this... when you hear the unit turn itself on, open the door and determine if you hear a fan running and feel cold air being moved about both the freezer and fridge.
This question has been asked numerous times and my response is based on experience here in the U.S. Most people don't realize that any standard fridge/freezer combination uses cold air only supplied to the freezer section. A thermostatically controlled valve and door allows the desired amount of cold air into the fridge side. Often it's this valve controlled door that fails.
If it is the thermostat, it'll be directly under the round dial that you probably turn right or left to increase/decrease the temperature. The knob can usually be pulled off and this will reveal a method to access the 'stat. It's usually held in by three or four screws and is supplied with electric wiring, so be sure. to unplug the unit before working on this and be sure to mark which wire goes where (they're differently colored)....
Here in the U.S. a new thermostat will usually cost around $30 to $50, I wouldn't expect them to be anymore expensive in the U.K.
You'll need the part number off the old one or better yet, after removing it take it to a supply store for replacement.
But again, I'd emphasize testing the unit to see if any cold air is coming into the freezer side before doing anything else...
Good luck!
A couple of more things before you call the junk man.
If you don't hear the motor at any setting on the thermostat that could be a bad thing signifying failure of the cooling unit. However, does the light come on when you open the door? We want to make sure you're getting electricity to the unit from the plug in. If, on the chance the light doesn't come on, you'd need to check the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Most fridges don't have circuitry protection on the motor/compressor itself, but you could ask a repairman to check that possibility... If all that fails it looks like you're going to spend some time with the guy in the wide necktie and loud sport jacket at the appliance store...
If you don't hear the motor at any setting on the thermostat that could be a bad thing signifying failure of the cooling unit. However, does the light come on when you open the door? We want to make sure you're getting electricity to the unit from the plug in. If, on the chance the light doesn't come on, you'd need to check the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Most fridges don't have circuitry protection on the motor/compressor itself, but you could ask a repairman to check that possibility... If all that fails it looks like you're going to spend some time with the guy in the wide necktie and loud sport jacket at the appliance store...
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