10 Telltale Signs That You're in Desperate Need of Refrigerator Repair

Is your refrigerator running? No, really, is your fridge running the way it should?

A faulty fridge could cost you tons of extra money on your electric bill every month.

The worst part is, you may not know how to tell if your refrigerator is working at 100 percent.

Keep reading for 10 signs that it's time for a refrigerator repair.

1. Your Refrigerator is Talking to You

A healthy refrigerator will make the occasional quiet tapping, clicking, or buzzing sound depending on the make and model. Most of these sounds are so quiet you won't notice them unless you stand with your ear pressed to the door.

You shouldn't be able to hear your refrigerator running from the other side of the house. If you hear rattling, grinding, a loud hum, or water running, it may be time for a fridge repair.

From the buzzing light bulbs and noisy fridge compressor to the dripping pipes and condensers, it could be hard to determine the cause of the noise. Give us a call or shoot us an email and we'll do our best to diagnose the issue and get your fridge running normally again.

2. Food Spoilage = Refrigerator Repair ASAP

Food prices are going to increase this year by one and a half percent. If you're worried about your spending, the last thing you need is food going bad before its expiration date.

Some signs your refrigerator is dying could be your food spoiling quick. If you notice your food is taking too long to get cold, it's time for a repair.

If putting warm food in your fridge makes your other perishables warm up as well, there may be an issue with your refrigerator.

You will definitely save on groceries by getting your fridge repaired. You may also see a decrease in your electricity bill once your fridge is back in working condition.

3. Hot to the Touch

If walking by your fridge feels as toasty as walking by your baseboard heater, it's time for a refrigerator repair.

Feel the back of your fridge. If it's any hotter than lukewarm, the motor is working overtime and running way too hot.

In this case, you'll want to schedule a service to get the motor fixed as soon as possible. If not, you could end up paying more on your electricity bill every month.

4. Lots of Condensation

Condensation can happen inside and outside of your refrigerator.

Outside, condensation forms a puddle underneath and around your fridge. On the inside, you'll notice your food containers will have beads of sweat on them.

If you experience either one of these issues, your fridge isn't cooling the way it should. It may be an issue with your doors not sealing the right way or a more technical issue.

Either way, it's a good idea to invest in refrigerator services to fix the problem in a timely manner.

5. Your Freezer is an Igloo

If you can scrape the ice off of your frozen foods and make a snowball in your kitchen, it's time to get your refrigerator repaired.

On the contrary, you don't want your freezer to be any higher than zero degrees either. This could result in freezer burn and will make your food dry out and taste bad.

6. Icy Milk

On a similar topic, if your fridge gets too cold, you may need to schedule a refrigerator repair.

If you notice that your drinks have little chunks of ice, or you have to wipe the frost off of your produce, you should make sure you lower the temperature setting. If it's still frosty after that, it's time to call a repair expert.

7. Sky High Electric Bills

If you notice a spike in the cost of your electricity bill, don't start turning off all the lights in your house to try to save cash.

While it could be a number of faulty appliances, be sure to check your fridge. Go through this list to see if your fridge checks any of these boxes.

If so, call a repair expert and get your electric bill back to normal.

8. Water/Ice Dispenser is Acting Up

Instant water and ice from your freezer are super convenient, but the extra gadgets make room for more complications.

Some signs your dispenser isn't working right could be slow dispensing. Less ice coming out, ice coming out in large chunks, or dirty water dispensing could be reasons to get a repair.

Not to worry, in most cases, your water dispenser does not affect the function of your refrigerator or freezer. Once you get a repair expert to fix the dispenser, your fridge should be fully functional once again.

9. Doors Won't Shut

There are tons of reasons why your fridge doors won't shut and most of them can be fixed quick and easily.

Make sure nothing inside of your refrigerator is obstructing the door. If not, you may have damaged a seal, the magnets in the door may not be working, or something could be blocking the hinges.

Even if you can't identify the problem yourself, call a repair expert to get it fixed. If the door remains unsealed for too long, your food may be at risk of spoiling.

10. Dead Silence

As mentioned before, there are some normal noises that your refrigerator makes. These should let you know your fridge is in working order.

If you find yourself in the wake of an eerie silence, your fridge may have stopped working.

If there's no hum or buzz coming out, unplug your fridge and plug it back in. If the sounds never kick back on, it may be time to get your fridge repaired.

Fix That Fridge

Now that you're aware of the ins and outs of a faulty fridge, you may have decided you're in need of a refrigerator repair.

Get acquainted with General Appliance Service and feel free to call or email. Schedule a service today, and we'll send out a repair expert to make sure your fridge and all of its contents are good to go.