Freezer not freezing properly, ice cream soft, but fridge seems normal
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 refrigerator before removing freezer panels.
User-level checks:
- Inspect evaporator: Remove the freezer rear panel. If the evaporator is a solid block of ice, suspect a defrost problem (heater, sensor, or PCB).
- Check frost pattern: A normal system shows an even light frost over most of the coil. Frost only on a small section may indicate a sealed system issue.
- Defrost test: Fully defrost the unit for 24 hours, then restart. If performance improves temporarily and then degrades, defrost components need diagnosis.
Professional help: Low refrigerant, weak compressor, or capillary blockages require a certified refrigeration technician. Do not attempt sealed system repairs yourself.
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