Why is My Fridge Freezing Food?
Refrigerators are meant to keep your food cool, but not freeze it. Extremely cold temperatures in your refrigerator could be due to several factors: blocked air vents, incorrect temperature settings, leaky door seals, or malfunctions within your built-in ice maker.
Though ideal refrigerator temperature ranges from 37°F to 40°F (2.4°C to 4.4°C), many other issues can be responsible for excessive cooling, thus freezing items.
Common reasons a fridge would freeze food include:
- Incorrect Temperature Setting: A setting too low may create freezing inside the fridge.
- Defective Thermostat: A faulty thermostat cannot regulate temperature properly, meaning it turns cold in such an appliance.
- Temperature Sensor Damage: A faulty sensor could also be sending false signals to the cooling system to overcooling.
- Broken air damper: The air damper controls the volume of cold air entering from the freezer to the refrigerator. If it becomes jammed open, too much cold air would be circulating.
How To Fix Fridge Freezing Food:
If food is freezing in your refrigerator, try these steps:
- First, adjust the temperature gauge to ensure it’s not set too cold—consult your user manual if needed.
- Rearrange food to avoid contact with air vents and distribute items evenly.
- Check the door seals for leaks; clean and replace any that are torn or worn to prevent freezing and save energy.
If these steps don’t resolve the issue, consider scheduling a professional service. Then a replacement is necessary, our guide can help you find the right refrigerator for your kitchen.
Fix Your Freezing Fridge Today!
Other likely causes include a faulty temperature sensor, air damper, and malfunctioning thermostat if the temperature setting is not the issue. Is your refrigerator still freezing consistently after trying these tips? Don’t hesitate to contact us for quick, professional repair. Same-day diagnostic and repair services to Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island are available to get your refrigerator back to normal. Call today!
