Fagor Overcooling in Refrigerator Compartment

Refrigerator compartment too cold; food freezing in the fresh food section.

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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 refrigerator temperature sensor (NTC) reading too warm, Stuck-open air damper from freezer to fridge, Thermostat set too low or malfunctioning, Main control board not regulating compressor correctly

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the appliance before accessing sensors or dampers.

Steps:

  • 1. Check temperature settings: Ensure the fridge temperature is set to around 4°C and not at the coldest setting.
  • 2. Inspect air damper: Locate the damper between freezer and fridge (usually top rear of fridge). Verify that it closes when the fridge reaches set temperature. If stuck open or broken, replace the damper assembly.
  • 3. Test fridge NTC sensor: Access the refrigerator compartment sensor and measure its resistance. Replace if readings are out of range or unstable.
  • 4. Control board: If sensor and damper are good but overcooling persists, the main control board may be misregulating compressor run time and may need replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Air Damper Assembly
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