Sunday, November 3, 2013

The Steps To Follow When Carrying Sub Zero Appliance Repair

By Allyson Burke


Some companies specialize in manufacture of kitchen equipment which includes wine preservation and refrigeration. Refrigeration equipment is manufactured by the freezer company brand while the other brands concentrate on manufacture of kitchen equipments. In case they get faulty, you need to hire sub zero appliance repair.

There are at least two types of fridges in the market. They include the in built fridge and the wine fridge. These devices are aimed at keeping the temperatures of foods and beverages cold. Most companies mostly vet the dealers who deal with fixing and maintaining their products. That way, customers are sure to get the right kind of service in relation to maintenance and repairs.

The most surprising thing about these appliances is that they require skills to fix problems. However, some problems can be fixed by somebody who does not have these skills because they are minor. There are about four major problems that tend to affect the appliances. They include making too much noise, water leaking, failure to cool well and melting down of the ice maker. There are solutions to these problems.

If the ice maker is not working, or even produces cubes that are tiny, this is caused by partially blockage or even complete blockage of water supply. The first step is to remove the ice maker, and check the tube that supplies the water for ice fragments. Water in the tube usually occurs due to low water pressure. The saddle valve is the one which usually connects the ice maker to water supply.

To increase the pressure of water, the saddle valve needs to be checked. The valve has a needle hole which sometimes clogs. Therefore the needle hole should be cleared. If it is okay and the valve is the one which is faulty. The valve should be replaced. Another major problem is if the freezer fails to freeze enough. The cause for this problem is loose of electricity.

If the lights inside the fridge are not working, check on the power source and ensure it is plugged in well. In case you do that and still it does not work, you will have to ensure that the control dial is turned on. Ensure that all the vents are clear and that they are not blocked by a container because it might interfere with flow of air. Build up of dust is another cause of a faulty device. This causes the fan to become non functional. Therefore, you should remove all dust particles to ensure an efficient flow of air.

The noise might also come from the condenser fan or the evaporator fan. To find out where the noise is coming from, open the fridge door and if the noise does not get louder check the back. In case the noise is coming from the compressor, remedy is a new fridge but if it is the fan, the motor fan should be replaced by unplugging the old one and fixing a new one.

If you have a leaking fridge, ensure the valve is tight enough. Make sure that all the nuts are tight and in case the tube is leaking, you will have to replace it. All these steps are essential when carrying out sub zero appliance repair.




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