Refrigerator is certainly amongst the most essential home appliances. Hence it is vital to ensure that it runs smoothly. But if you are aware of your refrigerator functions, you probably know that there are various components that tend to cause refrigerator malfunction sometimes. Refrigerator repair cost can be high if you look for professional help to fix simple issues.

Below are some common refrigerator woes you may encounter with some simple refrigerator troubleshooting fixes you can try.

1. Leaking Water in Refrigerator
Refrigerator leaking water is possibly because the defrost drain or freezer is clogged. If the defrost channel freezes or solidifies, the defrost water will flood the channel and dribble down to the base of the compartment. If too much fridge leaking water collects in the base, it can get the floor wet.

2. Noisy Refrigerator
Is your refrigerator getting louder? You got to detect where the refrigerator noise is coming from. Once you figure that out, you can start with the repairs. If you have a noisy refrigerator, it is probably because of the condenser fan motor which is present in the compressor. This motor functions simultaneously with the evaporator motor as well as the compressor. To eliminate the refrigerator compressor noise, first examine the fan by disconnecting the power.
Check if there is any debris obstructing the fan. This area has to be cleaned in regular intervals in order to ensure that it stays free from any obstruction and debris. If the fan blade is damaged, replace it immediately. If the hear the noise from the freezer area, there is some problem with the evaporator fan motor. Follow the same method mentioned above to make the fridge noise free.

3. Refrigerator Not Cooling
There are several factors that influence cooling malfunction. If you find the refrigerator not cold enough or if your freezer not freezing properly, it can be the condenser fan motor, the compressor, the evaporator coils, or anything else. To solve this issue, there are some points you need to keep in mind.

1. Ensure that the freezer and refrigerator contain rational load.
2. Check if the refrigerator door closes and seals properly.
3. Make sure that no large container is placed against the back of refrigerator wall.
4. Clean the condenser if its dirty
5. Install the refrigerator in an area that maintains the temperature of 60°F (16°C) and does not exceed 110°F.
6. Confirm if the fridge has appropriate air clearance.
7. Check whether the interior lights switch off when you close the door

If your refrigerator is warm and freezer is cold, check the evaporator coils and the fan motor. Also examine the damper control assembly.
By addressing these common refrigerator problems, you can ensure that your fridge stays in optimum position always.