Refrigerator Indesit - malfunction: does not freeze

When something needs to be urgently cooled in the refrigerator, but it does not work to a great surprise, the bewilderment of any owner of home appliances is quite natural. It's a pity that such cases are not unique, therefore, as it does not sound paradoxical, but we immediately begin to show enthusiasm and armed with our common ideas about the device of a refrigerator, we try to repair it. It is not so important whether you bought the Ariston model, the Whirlpool or bought the refrigerator. Indesit, malfunctions( it does not freeze, switches off every 5 minutes, etc.) can occur even after a short service life. What to do in this case? How to find out why the refrigerator does not freeze and whether it is possible to solve the problem with our own hands - this you will learn from this article.

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Causes of malfunctioning

Repairing the refrigerator is not an easy task and the help of a master will not hurt you, it will be the easiest way out of the situation. There are of course such breakages that the elimination in the home conditions is within the power of even a person far from technical work.

Let's consider the simple reasons why the refrigerator badly freezes:

1. Probably the "Defrost" button is turned on, for some types of refrigerators it is located inside and you could accidentally press it. With a refrigerator Indesit with a mechanical adjustment, this happens very often.
2. It happens that the light is not gone, and the refrigerator does not freeze. The engine may be overheated. When the engine overheats, the protective relay trips and it turns off. Just touch it and you will understand everything. Turn off the refrigerator and let it rest, then you can turn it on again.
3. Very common case: you need to check if it is plugged in. The fork could go off or loosen up.
4. The refrigerator thermostat does not work - this is a common cause of failure. A simple procedure with the help of a voltmeter can check if the voltage is applied to the thermostat. If not, then you need to replace it.
5. One of the main problems why Refrigerator Indesit does not freeze is the leakage of freon. Do not worry about the toxicity of this liquid, as it is a safe filler for the refrigerator cooling system. Only at a temperature of 250 ° C there can be dangerous discharges, which at home is not relevant. If in your case the refrigerator works properly but does not freeze, and the condensate on the engine is cold, then you surely determined the cause of the breakdown of the refrigerator.
6. Often, when you try to tear off a piece of ice in the freezer and do not notice when there was a microcrack on the tubes through which the coolant is flowing. Freon begins to evaporate through it. Accordingly - its level falls, because of which the refrigerator Indesit does not freeze.
7. Quite a simple reason is vibration. When the refrigerator on an unstable basis, there is a strong vibration, well, or it was a factory marriage.

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How to fix

Depending on the specific cause of the failure of the refrigerator Indesit, if it does not freeze, the approach for repairing much needed household appliances will vary. Let's consider the basic ways.

Freon leak

If there is a problem with Freon leak, then you need the help of a professional. He will sell the system, vacuum and add the necessary amount of Freon.

Motor failure

When the thermal electric motor fails from the No Frost system, the refrigerator breaks down. In this situation, the cooling radiator stops defrosting. You just see how the fan of this system is frozen to ice. You will have to make a full defrost and replace all the broken parts of the electric motor.

Blockage of the desiccant filter

The trivial problem of the refrigerator failure is Indesite, due to which it does not freeze when water and air get into the system. These foreign substances accumulate in the filter-drier, because of which the passage of freon becomes difficult.

To understand and define this "ailment" of household appliances is very simple, you will hear how the compressor howls, works in a load. In this case, the reference to the master is inevitable.

Please note that the refrigerator Indesit does not freeze for this reason.

Problem in compressor

This fault can be detected by sound. The work of the compressor consists in the periodicity of switching on and off the pump, by means of which the coolant is transported - freon. If the compressor does not start, then check the starting circuits. Here again you will need to consult a specialist, because this is a complex multi-stage technological process.

Problem with

timer It is necessary to check the operation of the timer. Perhaps he was stuck in the defrosting mode. Accordingly - if it is, then when you turn on this function the compressor does not work and the refrigerator will not freeze.

To remedy this situation, you need to insert a screwdriver into the adjusting screw and twirl with extreme care clockwise one-quarter turn.

Cases when the upper chamber of the

refrigerator does not freeze. One of the reasons that the upper chamber does not freeze is a thermostat, relay regulator or control unit. In these cases, unfortunately, again you will have to seek help from a specialist or a service center.

An exception is the repair of the relay-controller. It can be disassembled and replaced with an internal salt rod if it is burned out. Most often with these problems the refrigerator faces Indesit, when it does not freeze.

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Useful advices for

With smart home appliances, you must act with delicate caution. No wonder in everyday life there is a saying: "that the Russian is good, the German is dead."Therefore, it is necessary to take into account all the subtleties and specifics of the operation of refrigerators of different manufacturers and to provide the appropriate manufacturing technique for the imported production.

The most important recommendations to eliminate malfunctions of the refrigerator Indesit, as a result of which it does not freeze or give other errors, will be as follows:

• The surface where the refrigerator stands should be flat. Correction of height is carried out by twisting / screwing the leg.
• Also do not forget about the correct location of food in freezers. They should not be close to the walls. The products have the property of freezing, and when they are removed you can easily damage the integrity of the freezer.
• If you have an old refrigerator, then periodically defrost it. During defrosting, do not try to speed up the process by picking out pieces of ice with sharp objects. You can break the seal. New modern refrigerators do not need mechanical defrosting, but washing requires a refrigerator of any generation.
• Never put hot dishes or food in the refrigerator, for obvious reasons - it should freeze. The entire system is configured in such a way that a high temperature will disable your home appliance.
• The refrigerator should not stand in the house near any household appliances radiating heat: heating lamps, stoves, heating batteries, etc.

If you are not sure of your technical knowledge and strengths, do not risk in vain. Be especially careful when carrying out such a repair plan. Take into account all the subtleties and their capabilities, otherwise you risk suffering - both financially and morally. Your visit to the service center will be inevitable and when replacing one part you will have to repair most of the refrigerator. Therefore, weigh all the pros and cons, take a wise decision, call the master at home. The specialist will quickly and accurately diagnose the malfunction. The cost of the services of the master at home and the prices for spare parts vary and often the situation can be rectified in the budget variant.