Top 10 Refrigerator Problems We Fix
1) Fridge not cooling (freezer OK or both warm)
Symptoms: Food warm; fans/compressor may run.
Likely causes: Iced-over evaporator, failed evap fan, bad thermistor, stuck damper, control board, dirty condenser coils.
What we do: Full cooling check, defrost/airflow test, sensor readings, fan & board diagnostics.
2) Ice maker not making ice
Symptoms: No or thin ice.
Likely causes: Ice maker module, frozen fill tube, bad inlet valve, low pressure, door switch.
What we do: Valve & pressure test, clear lines, replace faulty module.
3) Ice maker overflowing / leaking
Symptoms: Water in bin or on floor.
Likely causes: Stuck inlet valve, overfill sensor failure, misaligned bail arm, control glitch.
What we do: Replace valve, level unit, update/replace assembly, set fill volume.
4) Water under crisper / on floor
Likely causes: Clogged defrost drain, cracked pan, loose line, leaking filter housing.
What we do: Steam clean & flush drain, reseat lines, replace pan/housing; sanitize.
5) Noisy fridge (buzzing, grinding, rattling)
Likely causes: Evap/condenser fan wear, vibrating lines, failing start device, ice hitting blades.
What we do: Isolate source, replace fan or start relay, secure lines, clear ice.
6) Freezer icing up / frost on back wall
Likely causes: Defrost heater/thermostat failure, bad control/timer, gasket leaks.
What we do: Test heater/bi-metal/sensors/control, reseal gaskets, full defrost.
7) Water dispenser slow or dead
Likely causes: Frozen reservoir/line, clogged filter, bad valve, low pressure, switch failure.
What we do: Thaw/relocate line, replace filter/valve, pressure & switch test.
8) Temps swing / warm spots
Likely causes: Faulty thermistors, stuck damper, airflow blockage, control issues.
What we do: Sensor calibration, damper test, restore airflow, board eval.
9) Runs constantly / short-cycles
Likely causes: Dirty coils, bad condenser fan, failing start device/capacitor, thermostat/control.
What we do: Deep-clean coils, replace fan/start device, verify temps.
10) Control panel dead / error codes
Likely causes: UI or main board failure, door switch, harness, power supply.
What we do: Voltage/continuity tests, board/UI replacement, firmware reset.
Brands we service: Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Maytag, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador, Miele, Viking, Fisher & Paykel, etc.