Magic chef refrigerator troubleshooting. You came to us looking for help to fix your Magic Chef Refrigerator. Well, we’ve got you covered.
This comprehensive guide will point out common problems, offer solutions, and allow you to read the error codes displayed on your model’s control panel.
Magic chef refrigerator troubleshooting
Here we will discuss some common issues and solutions for Magic chef refrigerator troubleshooting.
Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Operating
The ice maker will produce ice only when the freezer’s temperature is between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 to -15C). If your refrigerator is producing ice at a low rate, adjust the freezer temperature.
One part of the ice maker could be defective, the two most common ones being the water valve and fan. If they’re replaced and your freezer continues to fluctuate between freezing and thawing, a problem also involving the defrost system may exist which requires further investigation.
One needs to ensure that there’s enough temperature difference between a freezer and fresh food compartments.
Defrosting Failure
The defrost control board determines when the defrost cycle is run. If the board fails, the refrigerator will not be able to execute a defrost cycle. First, test the power going to the defrost heater and ensure that it remains on even when an automatic defrost cycle is bypassed.
Next, check for continuity between the defrost thermostat and its associated wires. If this checks out, replace your refrigerator’s defrost control board with a new one as it most likely has gone faulty.
The defrost timer is responsible for flagging the defrost mode and making sure the refrigerator turns on the defrost heater to melt any frost or ice buildup on the evaporator coils.
If you have an issue with your timer, it may not flag the temperature sensor to trigger into a cycle, causing your refrigerator not to send power to the defrost heater which ultimately causes ice and frost buildup on coils and not melting.
Refrigerator’s Noisy Operation
If the refrigerator is loud, check the fan blade. After checking the evaporator and condenser fan blades, turn on the appliance and allow it to run for an hour. If the refrigerator does not sound noisy this way there may be obstructions inside making a noise.
The great thing about these tips is that they are quite simple to follow, and all you really need is a screwdriver, small pliers, and patience.
If the evaporator fan motor in your freezer starts to make a lot of noise and is often much louder when you open up your refrigerator door, then it may not be functioning properly and could get unbalanced.
If this happens, then always contact a professional air conditioning repair service like Prince AC.
Water Leakage Issue
If the defrost drain is frozen, the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. This water can be a nuisance to clean up and it can eventually leak onto the floor.
Check if your electronic unit has a frozen drain, and taste some hot soup while doing so! If you notice that your electronic unit’s drain is frozen or clogged, you’ll need to unfreeze it or remove blockages to make sure that no further damage occurs due to overflow.
The water filter has been through a lot, as you can imagine. So much so that the housing could be broken or even missing. Inspect the water filter housing to see if there are cracks present, which might mean it’s time for a new one.
Freezing Food Problem
The thermistor monitors the air temperature and sends the temperature reading to the control board. The control board then regulates power to the compressor and evaporator fan based on recorded resistance readings from the thermistor.
If the thermistor fails, it may result in a malfunction of the compressor and evaporator fan because they’ll be going on unnecessarily. To determine if it’s obvious that your thermistor is defective, test for continuity by using a multimeter.
The main control board is the most commonly defective component, but it can be easily replaced with one of our many quality replacement boards at a fraction of the cost. Before we do that let’s test some of the more usual components.
Refrigerator Light Is Out
The light assembly might be defective. Some manufacturers make it so that you have to purchase the entire light assembly when something goes wrong with one component. If your light fixture is over $50, you might be able to get a new part under warranty even if it does not come with the fixture.
If the light bulb is out, replace the light bulb. Before you replace any other part of the lightbulb’s system, check if there is a “door switch,” which when turned on with a multimeter should show continuity. If the door switch does not have continuity on when activated, replace it.
Refrigerator Runs Continuously
The condenser coils are generally located underneath the refrigerator. The coils dissipate the heat from the refrigerator.
The refrigerant flows through the condenser coils, taking heat with it. If debris accumulates on the condenser coils, the refrigerator will have to work harder to remove hot air inside of it.
If the freezer temperature is above 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12C), the refrigerator will not be cold enough. If it’s been too long since you last cleaned up, the filter might get clogged and need to be replaced. It’s necessary to change your water filter every six months to ensure that your refrigerator can run smoothly.
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