Fix Your Refrigerator: Common Refrigerator Problems & Solutions
Has your refrigerator stopped keeping food cold, started making strange noises, or begun leaking water onto the floor? Our troubleshooting guide helps you diagnose the most common refrigerator and freezer issues so you can resolve many problems yourself, without waiting on a technician. Find the symptom that matches what's happening with your fridge below to get targeted repair steps, likely causes, and the replacement parts you may need.
❄️ Common Symptoms
Select the symptom that best matches your refrigerator to jump straight to targeted troubleshooting steps, likely causes, and recommended parts.
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Not CoolingFridge or freezer isn't staying cold enough to keep food fresh
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Ice Maker Not WorkingIce maker won't produce ice or has stopped working entirely
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Water Dispenser Not WorkingDispenser won't release water, or the flow is very slow
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Not DefrostingFrost keeps building up because the defrost cycle isn't working
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Noisy or LoudBuzzing, clicking, or rattling sounds coming from the unit
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Leaking WaterWater pooling underneath or inside the refrigerator
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Freezer Cold, Fridge WarmFreezer works fine but the fresh food section stays warm
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Light Not WorkingInterior light won't turn on when the door opens
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Runs ConstantlyCompressor never cycles off and keeps running nonstop
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Control Panel Not WorkingTouch controls or display won't respond to input
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Door Won't Close ProperlyDoor doesn't seal shut, letting cold air escape
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Ice Maker OverflowingIce bin overflows or ice spills out of the dispenser
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Burning SmellA burning odor coming from the fridge or nearby components
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