Refrigerator Troubleshooting: Fix Common Problems
The first step towards a working Refrigerator is identifying the problem. Select one of our preferred guides below to diagnose and solve Refrigerator common issues.
Refrigerator Compressor Running but Not Cooling
Has your refrigerator lost its cold? Is the compressor running while power is on? Follow these fixes to get your fridge's most important component working again.
Refrigerator Compressor Not Running
Has your refrigerator lost its cold? Is the compressor running while power is on? Follow these fixes to get your fridge's most important component working again.
Refrigerator Light Flickering
Are your fridge LEDs blinking or flashing? Is your door light flickering? Follow these fixes to resolve the light.
Fridge Not Cooling But Freezer Works
Is your fridge warm but the freezer is cold? Maybe the refrigerator isn't cold enough? Follow these fixes to get your refrigerator cooling again.
Refrigerator Tripping GFCI
Does your fridge keep tripping the GFCI or circuit breaker? Whether it trips immediately or after a few hours, follow this fixes to get your refrigerator working again.
Ice Maker Not Making Ice
Does your ice maker fail to make cubed or crushed ice, but still dispenses water? Try these fixes first so you can reset your machine and get back to chillin'.
Refrigerator Not Cooling
Is your fridge warm but the freezer is cold? Maybe the refrigerator isn't cold enough? Follow these fixes to get your refrigerator cooling again.
Refrigerator Making Knocking Noise
Is your fridge making intermittent knocking sounds, clunking, or banging sounds? Sounds like your fridge wants to be a musician! Follow these fixes to return your refrigerator to working its day job.
Freezer Ice Building Up
Is your freezer compartment full of ice cubes? Are the shelves coated in powdered snow or ice crystals? Follow these fixes to defrost your freezer.
Refrigerator Leaking Water
Is a pool of water forming underneath, inside, or behind your fridge? Follow these fixes to stop your refrigerator or freezer from leaking.
Freezer Not Freezing
Is your fridge cold but the freezer compartment is warm? Follow these fixes to get your freezer freezing again.
Ice Maker Not Dispensing Ice
If your ice maker isn't dispening ice, follow this problem page so you can get back to chillin.
Refrigerator Sounds and Possible Causes
Here's a list of sounds or noises you might hear and some common causes.
Ice Maker Leaking
If your ice maker leaks fluid, follow this problem page so you can get back to chillin.
Refrigerator Door Not Closing
Is your fridge door not closing properly? Will food not stay cold because of a seal issue? Follow these fixes to get your food cold again.
Ice Maker Making Hollow, Small, or Mushy Ice Cubes
Are your ice cubes small, hollow, or mushy? Does your ice maker usually make solid ice cubes? Follow these fixes and get consistent ice again.
Refrigerator Makes Humming Noise
Is your refrigerator humming? Does it hum constantly, or stop frequently? Follow this fixes to discover what's going on with your fridge.
Refrigerator Has Freezer Leaking Water Into Fridge
The Freezer is dripping into the fridge. What a mess! Let's get the leak stopped and things flowing normally.
Refrigerator Won't Dispense Water
If your fridge isn't dispensing water while the ice maker dispenses ice, follow these fixes to get your water flowing again.
Ice Maker Won't Stop Making Ice
Is your ice maker running? Is it uncontrollably overfilling with ice? Read this troubleshooting guide to catch and stop the ice before you're underwater!
Freezer Not Freezing Ice Cream
Is your freezer cold, but not cold enough to make the ice cream solid? Try these fixes to drop your refrigerator temperature.
Ice Maker Making Cloudy Ice Cubes
Is your ice cloudy? Are there specks of dirt or debris in your ice cubes? Follow the fixes below to start making clean and clear ice again.
Ice Maker Only Crushing Ice
If your ice maker is only crushing ice and not dispensing cubes, follow this problem page so you can get back to chillin.