How Do You Troubleshoot A Compact Refrigerator That Won Get Cold?
Compact refrigerators, which are often only 1.70 cubic feet, work slightly differently to large, side-by-side freestanding or built-in refrigerators. They use a condenser called a hot wall condenser, and they have manual defrost functions. Whereas a full-size fridge will keep itself defrosted, mini fridges need your participation to do so. Check that the temperature control knob isn’t in the “off” position. Move the temperature control knob to a colder temperature setting. Check that the fridge isn’t unplugged or that the fuse or circuit breaker isn’t blown. Reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse as needed. Make sure the red defrost button hasn’t been inadvertently pushed. If the button is pressed the fridge will run through its defrost cycle. You can’t turn the cycle off until it has completed. Part of the defrosting function includes warmer temperatures. Determine if the ambient temperature has become hotter. For example, is the weather warmer than when you initially set the f
