why is my refrigerator making a loud buzzing noise
A loud buzzing usually means the condenser fan motor is failing or obstructed, or the compressor is struggling. First unplug the fridge,…
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why is my refrigerator making a loud buzzing noise and not cooling properly
A loud buzzing from your refrigerator usually means the condenser fan motor is failing or the compressor is struggling to start. Dust…
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Why is my refrigerator making a loud humming noise?
A loud humming noise from your refrigerator usually comes from the compressor, condenser fan, or evaporator fan motor; cleaning the coils, checking…
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Why is my refrigerator not cooling but freezer is cold?
Your refrigerator is not cooling but the freezer is cold because the evaporator fan motor is likely broken, the defrost timer is…
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Why is my refrigerator not cooling but freezer works
Your refrigerator's fresh food compartment isn't cooling while the freezer works because cold air isn't circulating from the freezer — usually due…
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Why is my refrigerator not cooling but my freezer is still cold?
The most common cause of a fridge staying warm while the freezer stays cold is a blocked air vent between the sections,…
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Your fridge isn't cooling but the freezer is because a part called the evaporator fan motor is likely broken, or the air…
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Why is my refrigerator not cooling but the freezer is fine?
The most common cause is a blocked or frosted evaporator fan or a faulty damper control that stops cold air from flowing…
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Why is my refrigerator not cooling but the freezer is ice cold?
If your fridge is warm but the freezer is still icy, the most common cause is a blocked air vent between the…
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Why is my refrigerator not cooling but the freezer is still cold?
If your freezer is cold but the fridge isn't, the most common cause is a blocked air vent that lets cold air…
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Why is my refrigerator not cooling but the light is on?
The light works because it runs on house power, but cooling needs the compressor and fans, which have their own controls. So…
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Why is my refrigerator not cooling?
Your fridge isn't cooling most often because of a dirty condenser coil, a broken door seal, a bad start relay, or a…
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