Refrigerator help and guides
Plain answers to the fridge problems Lufkin homes call about most, starting with the one we hear every day: freezer fine, fridge warm.
Not coolingFreezer works but the fridge is warm: what's wrong?
On most fridges the cold is made behind the freezer wall and blown into the fridge side by a fan. If the freezer is cold but the fridge is warm, that cold air isn't…
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LeaksFridge leaking water on the floor: where it's coming from
Where the water shows up tells you most of the story. Water under the crisper drawers or at the front usually means a blocked or frozen defrost drain. Water behind…
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FrostIce building up on the back of the freezer: is the defrost broken?
A thick, even sheet of frost on the back wall of the freezer usually means the automatic defrost has stopped working. Frost in patches near the door or on the food…
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PowerFridge stopped working after a power outage
Check the food first, then the power: the breaker, the outlet (garage and kitchen GFCI outlets often trip) and the display. Many fridges show an outage alert or…
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AlarmsFridge beeping or display flashing: what the alarm means
A beeping fridge is telling you one of three things: a door or drawer is open, the inside got too warm (often after a power cut), or it has stored a fault code.…
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Food safetyIs my fridge too warm? Safe temperatures and how long food lasts
Your fridge should be at 40°F or below and your freezer at 0°F or below. If the fridge has been at 40°F or warmer for more than 2 hours, perishable food like milk,…
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NoiseFridge making a loud noise: which sounds mean call now
A steady hum, soft clicks, gurgling and the odd crack or pop are normal. Chirping, squealing or grinding usually means a fan is worn or hitting ice. A buzz followed…
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How visits workHow refrigerator repair visits work (and what decides the cost)
You call and describe the problem, a technician comes out and finds the fault, and you get the repair price before any work is done. You decide whether to go ahead.…
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Garage fridgesGarage fridge not cooling in Texas heat
Most standard fridges aren't built for a garage. In a Lufkin summer, with average highs in the low 90s outside and hotter in a closed garage, the compressor can run…
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CompressorFridge keeps running or clicking: is it the compressor?
Not always. A fridge that runs all the time is usually fighting something: dirty coils, a dead condenser fan, a door that doesn't seal or a frosted coil. A fridge…
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