Indesit Thermostat / Temperature Control Fault

Refrigerator runs continuously and is too cold, food freezing in the 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

Stuck-closed mechanical thermostat (on basic models), Faulty temperature sensor (NTC) reading too warm, Control board not cycling compressor off, Damper stuck open

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug before accessing controls.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Verify settings: Ensure the temperature is not set to maximum cold or 'Super Cool' mode.
  • 2. Check air distribution: If only items near the air vents are freezing, reduce loading near vents and adjust shelves.
  • 3. Test thermostat (mechanical models): Rotate the thermostat knob from coldest to warmest and listen for a click. No click may indicate a failed thermostat.
  • 4. Sensor models: If digital, suspect a faulty NTC or control board; see sensor-related entries.

When to call a technician: Replacement of thermostats or PCB may be required if the unit never cycles off.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Thermostat / Temperature Control
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