How To Repair You KitchenAid Refrigerator

I have come across some people who tend to have the same questions on what to do when their KitchenAid refrigerator is in need of repair and one of the questions is what can be done when the freezer of my KitchenAid refrigerator isn’t freezing my food? I recommend checking the temperature inside the freezer and make sure it is between -10 degrees Fahrenheit and +10F degrees Fahrenheit as this is the normal operating range for most household freezers. For the refrigerator the operating temperature needs to be between 36 degrees Fahrenheit and 45 degrees Fahrenheit. If your fridge’s temperature is below the 36 degrees mark, you can adjust it to turn it up a bit. Another handy tip, is to rearrange how you have your food stored inside and don’t have it jammed back with items. I know at times we may tend to leave food inside a fridge past the expiration date, be sure to constantly keep your refrigerator cleared of these items as it will free up some space. Check the gasket to the refrigerator door to ensure it isn’t leaking. To test this, simply place a dollar bill between the gasket and the frame when closing the door. If the dollar comes without with no resistance, then it is time to replace the gasket.

If you need to replace the door gasket, before doing so, let the gasket adjust to room temperature before taking it out of the box. Carry the gasket by the corners as this will prevent you from breaking or twisting the magnet. If for some reason the magnet does break, it is okay, it will still do the job. To repair a gasket that is twisted, use a hair dryer, holding it about 4 inches from the gasket moving it back and forth to keep an even warmth. Keep applying the heat until you have the gasket back into its original shape. While installing the gasket, take extra care so, you don’t do any damage to the inner door panel.

Another question I get asked a lot is, what to do when it doesn’t work at all? I always suggest to double check the power to the appliance is still working and to do this, unplug the refrigerator from the wall socket and plug in another electrical device, for example a hair dryer. If the hair dryer doesn’t turn on, then we know we need to check the fuse or the circuit breaker. If the hair dryer does work then, it is another problem all together. You will need to check the compressor, overload, thermostats and wiring. If you are not familiar in doing repairs with appliances, I recommend contacting a professional refrigerator repair technician. It will be more cost efficient and safer.

Stay tuned as I have other questions from people regarding their refrigerator repair.

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