What to do if your refrigerator freezer is not cooling?

Is your older or newer model refrigerator plugged in, getting power, the lights are on inside but the fridge will not cool and the freezer won’t freeze? If your refrigerator or freezer has suddenly stopped cooling and the freezer won’t freeze, we have multiple solutions for you.

Why does my Refrigerator freeze food all of a sudden?

Refrigerator Freezing Food Quick Answer:If your refrigerator is “all of a sudden” freezing your food and drinks, the temperature setting for the fridge has been inadvertently set TOO LOW or TOO COLD. Try setting the refrigerator section temp to medium or the number 5.

Why is my freezer not blowing cold air?

If this occurs, the freezer may still get cold, while the refrigerator will not get cold. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective, try turning the fan blade by hand.

What happens if the freezer does not have an evaporator?

On refrigerators with only one evaporator, the evaporator is located in the freezer compartment. If the evaporator fan is not working, it will not circulate the cold air to the refrigerator compartment. If this occurs, the freezer may still get cold, while the refrigerator will not get cold.

Why is my fridge not cold but my freezer is?

When the fridge is not cold but the freezer is, the problem is probably tied to one of your refrigerator’s mechanisms not working as designed. Evaporator fan: Every refrigerator contains a set of coils called an evaporator, which makes the inside of the fridge cold.

What to do if your new refrigerator is not cooling?

A new refrigerator may take up to 24 hours to reach optimal temperature after initial installation. If the refrigerator is still not cool after 24 hours, contact the appliance store or service center where the refrigerator was purchased for assistance. Open the refrigerator.

Can a freezer on the bottom of a refrigerator freeze?

This can happen on freezer-on-the-bottom refrigerators too where food in the fridge’s crisper drawer “all of a sudden” freeze. Set the temp to 40F in fridge section and 0F in the freezer section. NOTE:On some fridge/freezers, the temp control in the freezer sets the coldness for the refrigerator section too.

What to do if your freezer is not working?

If you don’t feel cool air flowing into the fridge (but you know the evaporator fan is working), the damper is likely stuck or in a closed position. If the vent is removable, try taking it out and manually moving the damper. If that’s not successful, you may need to call in a professional for repairs.