Refrigerator does not cool underside: causes and solutions
Gas leak
Another very common thing to happen is the refrigerator stops working only on the bottom. Most of the time this problem is generated by the gas leak from the device.
This is because the gas runs through the refrigerator from top to bottom and when there is a leak, this flow is interrupted and the bottom of the appliance suffers from the loss of cooling.
This type of repair can only be done with technical assistance.
Dirty filter
If the problem is not a gas leak, then the filter is probably dirty. When cleaning is not carried out often enough, the filter clogs, the gas stops circulating throughout the appliance and, again, the bottom of the refrigerator suffers.
In these cases, the solution is also to call technical assistance.
Take care of your fridge and avoid problems in the future
Everyone knows that prevention is the best medicine, right? So, before you even think about having problems with your fridge, see what you can do to take better care of it and ensure a long life for the appliance.
Adjust the temperature
It is very important to know how to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator according to the amount of food that is inside it. The fuller it is, the colder the temperature should be. The same goes for the freezer.
The idea is that the cold air is able to circulate throughout the internal space of the device without difficulties. And don’t worry, this will not increase your electricity bill, on the contrary, by setting the correct temperature you avoid “forcing” the device too much and, then, increase energy consumption.
Open the door only when necessary
Refrigerator is not a showcase! So open it only when necessary. No stopping looking at the fridge while thinking about life. In addition to reducing the cooling capacity of the device, you still spend more energy.
Perform the cleaning recommended by the manufacturer
For each refrigerator there is a correct way to clean it and these recommendations can be found in the manufacturer’s manual.
There you can find out the most appropriate frequency for cleaning, how to clean the fridge and the general care that is necessary to keep the appliance working properly.
Remembering that it’s not just the inside that the fridge needs to be cleaned. Condenser tubes and air filters must also be periodically cleaned.
It is also worth mentioning that the obstruction of the refrigerator’s air passages is harmful and can compromise the cooling efficiency of the appliance. Therefore, that idea of drying clothes on the back grid of the fridge can bring harm in the future, best avoided
