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Control Board Intermittent Failure or Sensor Drift
Refrigerator cools initially but then stops cooling until power is cycled.
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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
Overheating main PCB, Failing relay on control board, Sensor giving intermittent readings, Poor ventilation around control housing
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug before accessing the control board.
Step-by-step checks:
- 1. Ensure ventilation: Make sure the top and rear of the refrigerator are not blocked; leave recommended clearances.
- 2. Inspect PCB: Access the control board and look for discoloured areas, cracked solder joints, or bulging capacitors.
- 3. Check for overheating: If the PCB enclosure is very hot to touch, improve ventilation and consider board replacement.
When to call a technician: Intermittent electronic faults are best diagnosed with professional tools; PCB replacement may be required.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Main Control Board (PCB)
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