Refrigerator not Cooling? Check these things first!

Please be advised BlvdHome will not be responsible for any damage or further issues caused to your appliance by trying these methods yourself. If you don't feel comfortable trying the methods shown in this video, call a professional to help you.

Refrigerators keep your food safe for consumption, if it's not cooling as it should be, Blake here can tell you why and what to do in each case.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:15 - Reason #1
1:05 - Reason #2
1:44 - Reason #3
2:23 - Reason #4
3:35 - Reason #5

[typ]

My 20yr old fridge in my garage still works fine. Bought a new Kenmore elite for the kitchen -- trash within 2yrs

[WhiteSpace-dlyg]

This video changed my life. I was unemployed, unhealthy, and alone. Then I watched this video and my life was transformed forever. Now I'm the CEO of a successful company, I have a six pack, I'm happily married, and have two healthy sons. Thank you Boulevard Home for the amazing video!!!

[BrutalistCanoodlist]

It was a job in itself to clear my apt so my frig had room to be pulled out. But pull it out I did, and--dustpan & brush in hand--I pulled its plug. Then I got to cleaning the dust bunnies off the floor, as well as the dust off the frig, its cords, the walls, and ran a wet cloth on the floor. Man did it pick up dirt! Fortunately there were no dead mice. OK so now that my 5 minutes had passed, I plugged it back in. And, voila! The machine went to town working again. Whoo hoo! Thanks for repair 'splaining BlvdHome!

[patricialamb]

Thanks, Blake! You saved us a service call. We unplugged the fridge and it came back on.

[nirmalmahrra]

Thankyou for the instructions brother. I cleaned the back, under and all vents. switch on and fridge started. God bless you.

[melissacabellorizo]

Yup. It doesn't matter how old this video is, but I just recovered my 2018 Kenmore side by side. Arrived home and lost everything all my food. Called the repair companies and no one wants to come out to the white mountains in NH. I thought I had to buy a new fridge. Figured the previous owners installed the fridge over a hydro toe kick and heat is the enemy to the control panels.

[jasonramsingh]

Try this to get the freezer working again. I have an LG Top-Bottom Fridge that was having similar trouble. Compressor and exterior fan were working fine but the freezer was not cooling. I removed the front interior trim of the freezer and saw that the evaporator fan was not working. I carefully unscrewed it from the housing frame behind the trim and checked the resistance and continuity on the wire connector which were excellent. Now I've seen repairmen who would just tell you to replace the fan but at that time of day that was not an option. Having done this before with a standing fan, I realised that all this fan wanted was a cleaning and lubricating of the magnets and impeller respectively. Eventually over time with these two there is a build up of dirt, and rust in some cases, which must be cleaned and so here is where WD 40 is your best friend. I used some of this on a paper napkin to wipe the two surfaces after which I used some treadmill silicone oil, you can use something similar, on the curved surface of the impeller as well as the shaft and end joint housing. I reinstalled the evap fan and plugged it in. Not only did it spin, but it spun faster than before. Also, make sure you clean the plastic fan blade which should just pop off the impeller shaft. I placed mine under the faucet and used some dishwashing soap. Hope this tip helps someone to save some time and money. 😀

[deborahreed]

Very helpful. To the point without amateur fluff. TY

[steveskinner]

I found this video very easy to follow.
Very clear.
I will try these things

[midwestblondie]

It's very important to keep your appliances at the proper temperatures. Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 40° F (4° C). The freezer temperature should be 0° F (-18° C). Check temperatures periodically. If the temperatures aren't kept at the proper settings the more chance Listeria, a bacterium that causes foodborne illness, can grow, especially if the refrigerator temperature is above the safe temperature. Thermometers are the best way of knowing these temperatures and are generally inexpensive.

[floweringplumb]

Hi Thank you for the information in the video. My Maytag was not cooling in the refrigerator and the freezer sections. I followed your recommendations. I unplugged the refrigerator for 5 minutes and I think that resetting the computer board may have been enough for a positive response as the sound from the fans running could be heard. Had to listen closely as they are quiet but before the reset there was absolute silence. I will be giving time for the cooling process to take hold. Just in case, I have a call into the appliance repair service. Selling house and the appliances have to be in working order so no time to waste.

[showandgo]

Old is gold, while new fridge or any appliances with too many functions are garbage. I have 20 year fridge in my garage working fine in harsh conditions, meanwhile a 4 years fridge with all the bells and whistles is struggling to keep it cool. But great video that k you.

[dricks-byjc]

Thanks for your help. I remember the power chord and waited 5 minutes just like you said and it came on . Thank you

[KEEVVY]

SERVICE RECOMANDATION: Let it defrost 1-2days, you need a second fridge but it works, this is for all new models, specialy no frost ones, if freezer is working but fridge temps are up, this might save a trip to service, also for summer better set temps 4, -19

[urgentmustread]

YESSS! Thank u. All I did was unplug it. It works now

[giftchiposha]

Thank you very much you helped diagnose my fridge be able to convince my landlod that I knew what I was talking about. He sent a fridge repair person who found a bigger problem and fixed it. Thank you

[darneezy]

Kinda upset that unplugging for 5min and replugging could’ve saved the food in my fridge 😭 but happy I found this video so I don’t have to replace my food AND the refrigerator! Thanks for the info!

[westonorlandi]

Basically they want your fridge to not last long so you buy a new one. Longevity is not good for their business.

[aqsajamil]

Thank u so much
My fridge and freezer wasn't working since 2 days and I have followed ur method and its started
I have turned off the plug and remove the stuff from the back and it's now working perfectly

[aeg]

Comprehensive explanation = Thank you! I'm trainable, so following your instructions helps me help myself. If you had a phone or chat, a "hotline" (charge by call or by a minute or another time frame), that would be helpful too. My two refrigs are nearly identical models both 17 cu ft; one Amana one Whirlpool = interchangeable shelves, door compartments, etc. The Amana is older by about 5-6 years and is located in garage, the new Whirlpool is located in kitchen; keep up your good work.
I'm in metro Boston, MA area, it appears you are located in Utah. so remote communication is essential.