Why is my fridge running but not getting cold?

The most common reason why a refrigerator is not cooling is a problem with the evaporator coils. Over time, evaporator coils can become covered with ice, which prevents the coils from working properly. If the coils are covered in ice, the ice will need to be defrosted to fix the problem.

Why is my freezer working but my fridge isn’t getting cold?

If you don’t feel cool air flowing into the fridge (but you know the evaporator fan is working), the damper is likely stuck or in a closed position. If the vent is removable, try taking it out and manually moving the damper. If that’s not successful, you may need to call in a professional for repairs.

Why is my fridge warm but freezer cold?

The most common cause for this condition is a problem with the defrost system. If the refrigerator freezer is cold but the refrigerator is warm, the evaporator fan motor might have failed. Every refrigerator has a set of coils called an evaporator. These are the coils that get cold.

How long should you unplug a refrigerator to reset it?

Generally, unplugging the refrigerator for 45 to 50 minutes will reset the refrigerators’ settings. Moreover, the recommended reset method could vary based on the refrigerators’ brand, make, and model.

Why isn’t my Hotpoint fridge freezer getting cold?

Hotpoint fridge not cold This could be due to the evaporator foils being covered in frost – resulting in a defrost system error. If the defrost heater assembly is defective, or the defrost thermostat or defrost control have failed the freezer will stay cold but the fridge will become warm.

Can you reset a fridge by unplugging it?

Yes, unplugging the refrigerator will reset the appliance, provided you leave the refrigerator unplugged and undisturbed for 45 to 50 minutes. When the refrigerator is unplugged, do not open the doors.

Why is my Hotpoint fridge not cold?

Hotpoint fridge not cold This could be due to the evaporator foils being covered in frost – resulting in a defrost system error. If the defrost heater assembly is defective, or the defrost thermostat or defrost control have failed the freezer will stay cold but the fridge will become warm.

How do you keep a Hotpoint fridge freezer from freezing up?

Hotpoint frost free fridge freezer problems The method of keeping the freezer frost free is with a timer that stops the compressor and turns on a heater element – melting any ice on the cooling plates. The melt water flows back into a collector and then evaporates.

Should Hotpoint give us a refund or a replacement fridge?

Hotpoint should be giving us a refund or a replacement fridge if this is a known fault no matter if it is out of warranty.. Who agrees? Why did they not take them off the market or recall them if the fault is such a big thing.

What does the start capacitor do on a Hotpoint fridge freezer?

The start capacitor sends a power boost to the compressor when it is about to start up. If the capacitor is bad, it is highly unlikely the compressor will start. The video below shows how to fix a Hotpoint fridge freezer that is not cooling visually…