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Refrigerator repair

Refrigerator too cold in Philadelphia.

Food freezing in the fridge section is a different problem from a fridge that will not cool, and a much smaller one. Three questions below tell you which you have.

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Three things to check before you book.

  • Is food freezing in the fridge section while the freezer is normal?
  • How old is it?
  • What brand is it?
The straightforward case

That is the thermistor or the damper misreading the temperature, not the sealed system. It is a small part and a straightforward job, and it is common on GE, Whirlpool and KitchenAid.

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Not sure, or it does not match

Text me the model number, the age and what it is doing before you book. That tells me which part to bring, which is the difference between one visit and two.

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Why it happens

Why your refrigerator freezing your food.

The usual culprits, in plain words. I confirm which one it is before quoting anything.
01

Thermistor reading wrong

The sensor that tells the board how cold it is inside starts to drift with age. Once it does, the fridge keeps cooling past where it should stop, and the back of the shelf is usually the first place you'll notice.
02

Damper stuck open

A damper meters how much cold air moves from the freezer into the fresh-food side. Stuck open, it just keeps pouring air through, and the salad drawer turns to ice right along with everything else.
03

Control board or thermostat

The board is the last thing I suspect here, not the first. Boards cost real money to replace, so before anyone buys one I want to prove it's actually the board calling for cooling that nobody asked for.

How much does it cost to fix a refrigerator that freezing your food?

Every visit starts with a flat $89 diagnostic, and that $89 is applied to the repair. Most repairs of this kind start from $340, including parts, and every job is backed 90 days. If it is not worth fixing, I tell you that instead of selling you a repair.

FAQ

Too-cold questions, answered straight.

Straight answers on cost, coverage and timing. Still not sure? Text 267-388-3044.
Why is my fridge freezing my food?
The thermistor is misreading the temperature, or the damper is stuck open and letting too much freezer air through. Both are small parts.
Is a fridge that runs too cold worth fixing?
Yes. This one is almost never the sealed system, so it is a small repair rather than a replacement conversation.
How much does it cost?
A flat $89 diagnostic, credited to the repair when you go ahead.
Do you work on GE and Whirlpool fridges?
Yes, those are two of the brands I see most and know best.
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Why Philly keeps calling

What Philadelphia neighbors say after a refrigerator repair.

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Jeremiah C.
★★★★★Verified

"Came out same day and repaired my water dispenser and ice maker in my refrigerator for a very reasonable price. The repairman gave my dog pets when he arrived, which is also a plus! Thanks!"

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Lisa S.
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"He came quickly on day of call for refrigerator issues. Despite attempts to fix even after getting parts, I was advised it was better and more cost effective buy a new refrigerator. Thank you!"

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Chris G.
★★★★★Verified

"This company is fantastic. Saved our rugged old analog Speed Queen dryer and fixed an Antarctic-like broken ice maker in our fridge, with a price for parts and labor that was absolutely reasonable. Courteous, professional and on-time."

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