It’s not easy to imagine that your freezer can be too cold. After all, you have a freezer so that you can freeze things. But while you want this appliance to keep all the foods frozen, if it is excessively cold, it can result in food damage. Also, it can cause freezer burn, which will damage the unit.
Excessively Cold Freezer Problems
If your freezer is colder than it should be, it can result in ice and frost buildup. There are various reasons why this problem occurs, such as:
- The settings/temperature need adjusting- There are times when all it takes is some setting adjustment to solve the problem.
- Defective Air Damper – The air damper is a component that controls the amount of cold air moving from the freezer into the fridge. If it is defective, the appliance might not be moving around the cold air as it should. In this case, there are certain things you should be doing. Unplug your fridge and carefully remove the damper cover.
Inspect it to determine whether there is any blockage in it. If you find it to be clear, check whether the thermometer or temperature control sensor is correctly attached to the damper. If it isn’t, you need to call in a technician to handle freezer repair for you.
- The thermometer/temperature sensor is malfunctioning– The thermometer or temperature sensor is the device which monitors the fridge and freezer temperature. It also adjusts the compressor damper and fans accordingly. If there is a malfunction, it will not be able to tell the systems which adjustments have to be made for the freezer and fridge to maintain the appropriate temperatures.
In some cases, resetting the sensor can solve the problem. To do this, you will have to locate the sensor, which is inside the air inlet, enclosed in plastic. Read the owner’s manual for the related fault code and reset the sensor. If this does not solve the problem, you will have to get the sensor replaced by a skilled technician.
What Causes This Problem And How Can It Be Solved?
As mentioned earlier, in some cases, minor setting adjustments can solve the problem. However, it is never a good idea to try to handle any appliance repair work yourself. Contact us, and we will send out skilled and trusted appliance repair technicians to your location. They will address all your freezer problems and recommend the best solutions.