Sometimes you may notice that the refrigerator does not turn off for a long time, it constantly works. After some time, no changes occurred, the engine continues to work without stopping. This indicates that a certain breakdown has occurred that has caused an unnatural operation. What are the factors leading to such malfunctions will be described below.
Even those who are not familiar with this technique have noticed that the engine runs intermittently. How long should the refrigerator turn off? The duration of the working and disconnected state is different. This is influenced by the set temperature of the internal chambers, and the surrounding air temperature. However, if the refrigerator does not turn off for about seven or eight hours, you should pay attention to the operating mode of the refrigerator. When intensive cooling or freezing is set, the engine may not turn off and work without stopping for a long time, and this will be the norm for it. It should be remembered: later models, equipped with electronic displays, stop automatically after a specified period of time, returning to normal operation. As for old refrigerators, you need to take them out of the freezing mode with your own hands. Otherwise, the motor will run for a long time without stopping.
Why the refrigerator does not turn off even without the freezing mode
These factors can be the cause of this phenomenon:
- The door did not close completely. Plates, pans or other utensils placed in the refrigerator can prevent the door from closing tightly. Warm air will penetrate through the gap between the rubber door and the refrigerator. Temperature sensors installed inside the chamber will give a signal about a change in temperature level, which will trigger the compressor to start and run continuously. For this reason, the engine does not turn off and runs unacceptably for a long time. To eliminate this factor, you just need to correctly place the contents of the refrigerator and close the door hermetically. After the temperature reaches the required level, the engine will shut off.
- Equally important is the ambient temperature. Often the refrigerator does not turn off because it overheats from the outside. It is contraindicated to place such equipment in close proximity to heating radiators or pipes of the heating system. What to do in a similar situation? If possible, it is worth reducing the heating temperature in the place where the equipment is located. And it’s best to think about a new place for the camera, where it will not be bothered by high temperatures.
If all the above factors are not confirmed, and the refrigerator turns off and continues to work, this indicates a malfunction in its system.When the refrigerator is constantly working, and the causes of the malfunction have not been clarified, it should be disconnected from the power supply in order to save the engine from burning out.
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Probable causes of breakdowns
There are many different reasons due to which the unit does not turn off. However, you should focus on the main factors why the engine is constantly in operation.
- the relay does not work;
- malfunction of the thermostat;
- the board or thermostatic circuit does not work;
- the rubber seal on the door is worn out;
- the tightness of the pipes was broken, which led to a leak of freon;
- clogged thin capillary tube that fits to the filter;
- the refrigerator is operated in a stuffy room or very close to a heat source.
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The door seal is damaged
The door seal located around its perimeter often wears out, so the engine does not stop. Consequently, the tight closing of the door is broken, warm air penetrates into the refrigerated compartment. The engine constantly pumps refrigerated freon to remove heat and cool the inflowing air. What to do in this case? Worn out refrigerator seal needs to be replaced. You can buy a new seal from specialized stores or the market. In order not to be mistaken and buy the necessary seal for the refrigerator, take a piece of the old seal with you.
It is very cold and constantly hums
If, after turning off the freeze mode, the engine still runs without stopping, there is a possibility that the thermostat or motor is faulty.
Why does the engine run continuously? In this case, the cause may be a sticking relay that regulates the open circuit. When, after defrosting, the refrigerator starts to work, after a while it picks up the required temperature and turns off due to the opening of the electrical circuit. If it does not turn off for a long time, it is likely that the contact relays are stuck one to one, and the engine is constantly running.
When the temperature sensor fails, the signal about the set temperature is simply not received. The compressor runs continuously, since the signal to the relay does not receive information about opening the circuit and stopping the engine. Modern models are equipped with electronic control units that can cause a software failure. The signal from the temperature sensor is blocked again and the relay does not interrupt the compressor power supply.
Cools weakly and does not turn off
A common reason why the refrigerator does not stop working may be the depressurization of the soldered copper pipes. When the freon mass is reduced, the engine takes longer to extract heat and fully cool. The motor wears out during such work. What to do? It is very difficult to eliminate such a malfunction on your own. It is necessary to find the place of the leak, solder it, fill the cooling system with a new portion of frion.
In addition, the capillary tube of the evaporator may become clogged. This can provoke a small drop of moisture, which instantly turns into ice and blocks the passage of Freon through the capillary tube. The motor cannot pump freon through the entire cooling system and therefore runs without stopping.
If the refrigerator works without stopping, then the engine will not withstand such a load for a long time - it will overheat and burn out. Replacing the engine is a time consuming process that entails serious financial costs.
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first there was water in front of the refrigerator + everything in the freezer on the first tier froze so that even the container was not taken out. then I just decided to turn it off to unfreeze and everything was already unfrozen. but nevertheless he removed the panel in the chamber and removed the remnants of ice, then cleaned the drainage and removed the remaining water. at the moment, after turning on the motor is running, the fans are spinning and there is no cold. what is possible with such a problem.
Hello! In your case, there may be such reasons:
Defrost button included;
Seal wear;
Freon leak;
Defective timer or refrigerator control unit;
Defrost sensors defective;
The filter drier is clogged.
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Freezer indesite, noufrost. Has not been switched off for 28 hours !! New compressor was installed and TIM - replaced !!
Good day. We advise you to check the thermostat.
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Good day. For a long time, the concept is loose.
If more than a day, then the problem is most likely in the thermostat.
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You need comprehensive diagnostics.
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Let him work another day, we believe that it is too early to sound the alarm.Also measure the temperature, does it change when the thermostat changes position.
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During the repair, the master should have answered these questions. Call them if they fixed it.
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Yes, you're right, it is likely that the cooling system is clogged. You will have to contact the master.
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Hello. Did you check the compressor? It may make sense to replace freon in the refrigerator.
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Good day. Faulty thermostat or freon leak.
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Did the master check the performance of the thermostat? Most likely the reason is in it.
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Hello. About a day - average operating time after complete defrosting.
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What happens if you confuse the red with the brown wire on the thermostat?
Good evening!
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Hello!
Please tell me what could be the problem in the refrigerator?
Refrigerator 2002 release. NORTH.
Stands on one. works, switches on… .. switches off… ..about 15 minutes interval …….
The freezer freezes normally …… ..
but in the refrigerator itself the temperature is plus 9 ... 10 degrees.
I put it on a C, the refrigerator worked for 14 hours. did not turn off.
I put it on the unit again.
And again .... Turns off .. turns on ... but the temperature is plus 9 ... 10 degrees (
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Hello, the refrigerator nord. Has stopped turning off. Is constantly working. Ice forms on the back wall, stands at 1. and even when the refrigerator was defrosting, they found a wet spot with a diameter of 20 cm on the outside on the back wall where the foil-like coating was 20 cm in diameter and when the refrigerator was started, an ice crust formed on this spot, which growing. what is wrong with it?
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Good day.
Thermostat malfunction, most likely you will have to replace it.
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Hello! Given that you have a refrigerator with the NoFrost system, the back wall should not be covered with ice and a snow coat.
We cannot say for sure how much he should rest and work, it all depends on the selected mode, the amount of food inside and their temperature during loading into the refrigerator, how often the door is opened / closed and how long it remains open. But he should work less than rest - an average of 10-20 minutes. works and rests for 15-25 minutes.
The problem may lie in improper operation, malfunctioning of the thermostat, or the refrigerator is not sealed, from here ice can freeze on the inner walls.
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You are right, most likely a freon leak. If the thermostat is working and the compressor is working, most often it is precisely a freon leak in the system. You need to call the wizard, it is very difficult to independently check the leak.
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Hello.
You yourself answered your own question. Most likely, after the replacement, everything will be fine.
And if you put a thermal fuse from another model? not how can I not see which fuse
If it coincides in resistance, similar in characteristics, there is no difference. This is a common practice when using other refrigerator models. Because parts for old models are generally problematic to find.
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