What to Check Before Calling a Tech: Refrigerators (Troubleshooting Guide)

A printable, digital download troubleshooting guide for the average consumer to follow to determine whether or not they need to call an appliance repair tech for their residential refrigerator!

Written by Renae DuHaime “renduh” (an appliance care & maintenance specialist and former appliance repair tech), this troubleshooting guide can be used for the majority of residential refrigerators sold and used in the United States. Not recommended for troubleshooting appliances outside of the United States.

This troubleshooting guide covers the following issues that consumers commonly experience with their refrigerators:

1. No Power/Won’t Turn On

2. Has Power, but the Display and/or Buttons are Unresponsive

3. Making Strange Noises

4. Not Cooling/Partially Cooling

5. Running too Long

6. Excessive Frost in Freezer

7. Light Bulb(s) Burned Out

8. Not Making Any Ice

9. Not Making Enough Ice

10. Not Dispensing Water

11. Leaking

12. Freezing in Refrigerator Section

13. Door(s) Popping Open/Not Staying Closed

14. Odors in Fridge

15. Bad Taste in Stored Ice

16. Bad Taste in Dispensed Water

ALSO INCLUDED: Convenient “Pro Tips” Index!

THESE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES ARE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Do not use for commercial purposes.

Do not copy or redistribute without written permission.