Why did my fridge stop working after I moved it?

If you lay your refrigerator on it’s side when you move it, oil inside the compressor may get into the cooling lines. The oil in the compressor is meant to stay in the compressor and every possible precaution to avoid this should be taken. If oil from the compressor is in the cooling lines the fridge cannot cool.

Will a refrigerator work after being unplugged for years?

As long as your refrigerator worked properly before you unplugged it, and your unplugged fridge now doesn’t work after you plugged it back in, you should not immediately worry that something has happened to the refrigerator. It is much more likely that a change occurred within the electrical outlet.

How do I reset my old Whirlpool refrigerator?

To reset your unit after a power outage, press and hold the “Lock” and “Filter” button simultaneously for three seconds. Doing this will turn on the cooling feature of the refrigerator.

Why would a refrigerator stop working?

Typical causes are: 1) the door is left open frequently, 2) the condenser coils need cleaning, 3) the door doesn’t seal against the refrigerator box, 4) the cold control is set too cold, or 5) something is blocking the flow of cold air inside the fridge.

How long can a refrigerator stay unplugged?

If the food warms up, the bacteria will reach harmful levels faster.” For this reason, the USDA recommends that food left in an unplugged, unopened fridge for more than four hours be tossed. (Frozen items left in a full freezer stay good for two days; in a half full freezer it’s more like 24 hours.)

Why did my Whirlpool refrigerator stop working?

Dirty condenser coils are the most common cause for a Whirlpool refrigerator not cooling. Condenser coils dissipate heat as the refrigerant passes through them. If the coils are clogged in dirt and debris, they can’t release the heat properly.

When to turn on cooling on Whirlpool refrigerator?

Allow 24 hours from the time you connect power to your new fridge and turn on the cooling feature before you put food inside. If you add food before this initial cooling period, it may spoil.

Why does my Refrigerator turn off and start again?

If the thermostat is adjusted incorrectly, the fridge will turn off and turn on again when the temperature increases. The compressors are responsible for providing power for the cooling process. In this case, it is suggested that you lower the thermostat setting to ensure the compressor keeps working properly.

Why is my Whirlpool freezer not cooling down?

If the compressor is running and the evaporator unit in the freezer compartment is not getting icy cold and the condenser coils are not getting warm to hot then there is a problem with the sealed system.

What to do if your refrigerator is not cooling?

If the evaporator fan is not working, it will not circulate the cold air to the refrigerator compartment. If this occurs, the freezer may still get cold, while the refrigerator will not get cold. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective, try turning the fan blade by hand.

Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator not working?

If the condenser coils are dirty, they won’t dissipate the heat effectively. As debris builds up on the coils, the refrigerator becomes less efficient, causing the refrigerator to work harder to cool down. If the coils are significantly dirty, the refrigerator will not be able to maintain the proper temperature.

How do you reset a whirlpool refrigerator?

Try hitting and holding the power cool and power freeze buttons for 10 seconds, this will reset the control. If you want to reset the entire unit it should be unplugged for 10 minutes.

Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator not cooling?

Why is my Refrigerator not running?

Refrigerator: Not running. If the refrigerator has electrical power—the inside light turns on—but the compressor won’t run, possible causes include a control board failure, a wiring problem or a failed compressor.