Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold; items in the fridge or freezer are freezing solid.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the appliance before accessing sensors or control panels.
Steps:
- Verify settings: Ensure the temperature settings are not set to maximum cold. Adjust to a mid-range setting and monitor for 24 hours.
- Check sensor placement: Inspect the fridge and freezer sensors to ensure they are clipped firmly to the wall or evaporator and not hanging loose.
- Test sensors: With the unit unplugged, disconnect the sensors and measure resistance. Compare to the service chart; replace any that are out of specification.
- Mechanical thermostat models: If your Gorenje model uses a mechanical thermostat, turn the knob and listen for a click. If there is no click or the compressor never stops, the thermostat may be stuck closed and should be replaced.
When to call a technician: If sensors and thermostat are good, the main control board may be overdriving the compressor and should be professionally diagnosed.
Repair Difficulty
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