Frigidaire is one of the leading market brands that produce high-quality household refrigerators. Despite that, their models are still prone to some common fridge problems.
Some common problems you might have to troubleshoot in a Frigidaire refrigerator include not cooling down, cooling down too much, leaking water, or a water/ice dispenser that doesn’t work. You can troubleshoot these problems yourself and, in most cases, fix them without help.
This guide will help you understand the common problems you might face with your Frigidaire unit. You’ll also discover what to troubleshoot and how to fix them.
Troubleshooting Frigidaire Refrigerator Problems
Here are some of the most common problems experienced by Frigidaire refrigerator models and the troubleshooting steps you can use to fix the problem.
Frigidaire Fridge Not Cold
Parts to check: When your Frigidaire refrigerator fails to cool down even after 24 hours, troubleshoot the condenser coils (behind the fridge) and the condenser and evaporator fans.
What’s happening: Firstly, you must allow your Frigidaire refrigerator 24 hours to cool down if you’re turning it on for the first time. The same is true if the fridge has been off for an extended period.
If the fridge is still warm after that time, the condenser coils behind the refrigerator are likely dirty.
Those coils capture plenty of dust over time. Unfortunately, when that dust buildup becomes severe, your fridge’s cooling system can’t release any heat it has removed from the refrigerator compartment.
Besides, the fridge can also fail to cool if its fans aren’t working. So you must troubleshoot two fans: the evaporator fan inside the refrigerator’s compartments and the condenser fan at the outside coils.
The evaporator fans are there to distribute cold air throughout the compartments. Meanwhile, the condenser fan helps to remove heat from the cooling system.
Both fans will fail when the fan blades are damaged or jammed and when the fan motor no longer works.
How to fix it: You can clean dirty condenser coils pretty quickly with a vacuum and a brush.
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When it comes to the fans, however, the solution depends on the problem. You can remove any foreign objects caught in the fan blades and defrost any ice causing the same issue.
However, damaged fan blades and failed motors must be replaced with new ones as they’re not repairable.
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Frigidaire Fridge Too Cold
Parts to check: Aside from being too warm, your Frigidaire appliance can also become too cold. When that happens, troubleshoot the thermostat and thermistor.
The thermostat is what you use to choose your set temperature. It’ll communicate your settings to the fridge by sending electrical signals to the main control board (i.e. the refrigerator’s brain).
Meanwhile, the thermistor is designed to monitor the fridge’s internal temperature. Suppose it senses that the refrigerator is still too warm. In that case, it’ll signal the fridge to continue running its cooling system to lower temperatures further.
What’s happening: Your Frigidaire unit will become too cold when the thermostat or thermistor is faulty.
A faulty thermostat will cause it to set a lower temperature compared to the one you’ve chosen. As a result, the fridge will cool itself down further than you want it to.
However, a problematic thermistor will mistakenly tell the fridge that it’s still warm even though it’s already cold. That will lead to the refrigerator providing too much cooling, lowering temperatures beyond what you’ve set.
How to fix it: Thermostats and thermistors are not serviceable or repairable. So, the solution is to remove the existing ones and install working replacements.
However, you should use a
A lack of electrical continuity confirms that the thermistor or thermostat has failed and should be replaced.
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Frigidaire Fridge Leaking Water
Parts to check: Water should never be leaking from your fridge, regardless of whether it comes from the interior or exterior of the appliance. If that happens, focus on the defrost drain and
What’s happening: Inside your Frigidaire refrigerator compartment, water flows through two parts. Firstly, there’s water flowing through the filter on its way to the water dispenser and ice maker.
Secondly, there’s also a defrost drain that water flows through to exit the fridge. But, again, the water in the drain comes from the defrost cycle or spills inside the compartment.
When you notice water leaking from the fridge, it’s likely because the defrost drain is clogged. When that happens, water accumulates because it has nowhere to go.
Meanwhile, a filter that’s not installed correctly will have a gap letting water leak into the compartment.
How to fix it: Firstly, inspect the defrost drain. If it’s blocked with ice, you can melt it away by pouring hot water to melt everything away.
But if the problem is the
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Frigidaire Water Dispenser Or Ice Maker Not Working
Parts to check: When there’s no water from the dispenser or the ice maker isn’t making any ice, the root cause is likely the same. You’ll have to troubleshoot the fridge’s water inlet valve and filter.
What’s happening: The water or ice dispenser won’t work if they do not have a steady water supply. That will happen when the water inlet valve fails to open, or the filter has become too dirty.
A failed water inlet valve can’t open to let water flow through, even when the fridge signals it. The part could have failed electrically (e.g. short circuit), or the valve might have been physically obstructed with a sediment buildup.
When the
How to fix it: Firstly, consider the last time you replaced your
You’ll have to inspect the water inlet valve if that doesn’t work. First, clean away any sediment keeping the valve shut; if that doesn’t help, the valve needs to be replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Need a bit more help troubleshooting your Fridigaire unit? Check out the questions and answers below for additional information.
Is There A Reset Button On A Frigidaire?
Frigidaire refrigerators don’t have a reset button. You can power cycle the unit to reset it. First, disconnect it from its power supply for 1 minute. After that, turn the fridge back on.
How Do I Turn On My Frigidaire Refrigerator After A Power Outage?
After power is restored to your home, your Frigidaire refrigerator should turn on itself. However, if that doesn’t work, you’ll need to perform a hard reset, as described in the section above.
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How Do You Unlock The Control Panel On A Frigidaire Refrigerator?
The control panel stays locked when the Control Lock feature is engaged. To turn it off and unlock the panel, press and hold a button for a set period. The button and time frame differs between models, but it’s marked clearly on the control panel.
Why Is My Frigidaire Not Dispensing Ice?
Your Frigidaire fridge won’t dispense ice if there’s a clog in the ice chute. You’ll have to clear any blockages before using the ice dispenser normally.
Where Is The On/Off Switch On A Frigidaire Ice Maker?
The ice maker in your Frigidaire uses a level arm to turn it on or off. Lift the arm to turn it off or lower it to turn it on.
