If you notice that ice is freezing on the walls of the chamber or the insulation coating has broken, the reason is probably because the wall of the refrigerator has cracked. In order for the refrigeration equipment to serve as long as possible, it is important to follow the operating rules, pay attention to the slightest signs of malfunction. We’ll tell you how to detect and fix such a malfunction.
Breakdown reasons
For the normal operation of the refrigerator and the safety of products, the complete tightness of the chamber is important, therefore, the compartment door is equipped with a rubber seal and closely adjoins the body. If warm air enters the chamber, you may notice:
- The motor compressor runs without stopping. The fact is that the temperature sensor sends signals to the module about an increase in temperature in the compartment. Therefore, the main module makes the motor run to compensate for the temperature. And since the flow of warm air does not stop due to damage, the compressor works without stopping.
- Inside, on the back wall, there are visible growths of snow and ice - the camera insulation may be broken. This happens when the door is loose, so you need a hinge or replacement of the seal.
For what reasons does plastic crack on the walls of the refrigerator? If you recently transported machinery, a crack could have formed as a result of an impact or a fall. Therefore, it is important to properly fix the refrigerator during transportation.
A common cause of puncture and damage to the chamber wall is the “help” of the user during defrosting. If you tried to break the ice with a foreign object, this could lead to a puncture.
It also happens that the back wall freezes outside. This means that the insulation is damaged, and leads to the penetration of moisture and frostbite. Urgent repairs needed.
What to do to restore work
To repair damage to the outer insulation layer yourself, proceed as follows:
- unplug the refrigerator;
- with a sharp knife, remove the wet part of the insulating layer;
- put in place normal insulation or use mounting foam;
- After the foam has hardened, attach the metal foil to the top.
If a crack has formed on the inner wall, you can glue it like this:
- disable and defrost equipment;
- dry the chamber and degrease the area where the crack is located;
- apply evenly silicone sealant;
- allow the sealant to dry and connect the refrigerator.
Plastic could crack as a result of a factory defect when the nuts are tightly tightened. In this case, you need to contact the store where the equipment was bought.
Cracked shelf in the fridge
Plastic shelves can also crack - most often this occurs as a result of overload. To repair the cracked shelf of the refrigerator made of thick plastic, you can use super-resistant glue. To do this, a shallow groove (2-3 mm) is made on the reverse side of the crack with a milling cutter so that it is possible to fill in the glue.
After you have made a recess, use a sharp knife to clean the surface to remove any burrs. Then apply a layer of superglue and sprinkle it with soda.
Using a match, rub the soda so that it reacts with the glue, remove its remnants and apply the glue again. The procedure is repeated several times until the groove is filled with glue. Thus, the bonding area increases, so the crack will not go further.
Now you know how to deal with a crack in the refrigerator. It is necessary to act immediately so that the damage does not go further along the surface of the wall or shelf. Watch the video on the topic: