Fault Diagnosis · freezingmedium
Ice Build-Up
Frost and ice accumulate on the evaporator or in the freezer, blocking airflow and reducing cooling efficiency.
Common Symptoms
- Thick frost on back wall
- Ice in freezer compartment
- Reduced cooling
- Water dripping into fridge
How we diagnose it
We test the defrost heater, defrost thermostat, defrost timer or control board, and verify the defrost drain is clear.
Common causes
Defrost heater failure
Faulty defrost thermostat
Blocked defrost drain
Defrost timer fault
Door seal leak
Refrigerator types affected
Where we service this fault
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