Repair the most common fridge problems yourself and save the cost of a service call! Introduction Find out basic fixes for the 4 most typical refrigerator issues: an ice maker breakdown, water leaking onto the floor, a cooling failure and too much sound. Tools Required4-in-1 screwdriver, Adjustable wrench, Hair clothes dryer, Level, Long brush, Nut motorist, Vacuum, Mending Common Fridge Problems, Possibilities are, you can resolve a fridge repair yourself, save some money and avoid the cost and inconvenience of a service visit.
Plus, take a look at these simple repairs for common device problems. Project detailed (23) Action 1Refrigerator Repair Work Issue: Ice Maker on Strike, Instead of looking up "refrigerator service near me," use this guide to fix your fridge yourself. When an ice maker quits working or produces only tiny cubes, it's usually because the water supply is partially or totally obstructed.
We'll go into more detail in the steps listed below. Action 2Easy Repairs for an Ice Maker, To begin, examine the water inlet tube for ice. Television that provides water to your ice maker can get plugged with ice when the water pressure is low. The trickling water freezes and plugs the tube prior to it reaches the ice maker.
Unplug the wiring harness and eliminate the ice maker to expose the water inlet tube. Always disconnect the fridge prior to you make any repair work. Sign Up For Our Newsletter Complete do it yourself projects like a professional! Sign up for our newsletter! Action 3Melt the Ice, Melt the ice in the water inlet tube with a hair dryer.
Step 4Unblock the Saddle Valve, A lot of ice makers are connected to the home water supply by a "saddle" valve. One problem with saddle valves is that the needle hole in the pipeline can block. Thankfully, that clog is easy to clear once you find the saddle valve. If you have an unfinished basement, you'll probably find a tube underneath the refrigerator that leads to the valve.
Step 5Close-Up of a Saddle Valve, Turn the saddle valve clockwise to unblock it. Firmly tighten it to clear mineral deposits from the pinhole. Then reopen the valve. SmartLiving Home Repair Services , At the back of your refrigerator, there's a small electrical "inlet valve" that turns the water system to the ice maker on and off.