Refrigerator Problems and Troubleshooting
Keep your food cold and your kitchen running. Choose the symptom that best describes what you see. A guide helps narrow safe checks and prepare questions; it does not diagnose a part from a symptom alone.
Refrigerator Not Cooling: Safe Checks and Possible CausesRead guideFreezer Cold but Refrigerator Warm: Check Airflow FirstRead guideRefrigerator Leaking Water: Locate the Leak SafelyRead guideRefrigerator Making a Loud Noise: Normal Sound or a Fault?Read guideRefrigerator Running Constantly: Check Temperature and Door ClosureRead guideIce Maker Not Working: Controls, Water, and Temperature ChecksRead guide
Find the Right Symptom
Compare cooling, leaks, sounds, long run time, and ice production. Measure temperatures before concluding cooling works.
Before You Try a Check
Use only accessible controls and maintenance described by the manual. Do not open panels, bypass safety devices, or test live circuits. Record the model and symptom before requesting help.