Amica Thermostat / Temperature Control Fault

Refrigerator runs continuously and is too cold; food freezing in fresh-food compartment

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Faulty temperature sensor, Stuck relay on control board, Incorrect temperature setting, Air vents directing too much cold air into fridge

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the appliance before accessing sensors or the control board.

Steps:

  • 1. Check settings: Ensure the fridge temperature is not set too low. Set to around 4 °C and monitor.
  • 2. Avoid blocking vents: Move food away from cold air outlets, especially near the top or back where cold air enters.
  • 3. Test sensor: If the fridge remains too cold, test or replace the fridge compartment temperature sensor as described in sensor entries.
  • 4. Control board: If the sensor is good but the compressor never cycles off, the control board relay may be stuck closed and the board should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Refrigerator Compartment NTC Temperature Sensor
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