Appliance A to Z Appliance Repair - Know How | Page 3

Safeguard Your Fridge and Your
Finances by Knowing When to Call in
a Refrigerator Repair Specialist
• When the problem is related to frost build up or improper temperature,
the solution is to align and tighten door hinges, replace a worn door
switch or replace a worn door gasket. However, these are much simpler
tasks to handle. More complex problems include having to deal with
intricacies such as the internal components of the refrigerator. A good
example is in the replacement of the limit switch. The limit switch is
found on frost-free refrigerators and freezers and is responsible for
keeping the defrost heating element from exceeding a certain
temperature.
• Another aspect where the specialist is indispensable is in the event of a
short circuit which occurs during tests involving the thermostat control
mounted in the refrigerator. Short circuits require the attention of trained
personnel as an attempt to handle an electrical issue of this magnitude
may lead to severe electric shock.