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Inglis Refrigerator not running

If your Inglis refrigerator seems dead or not running and the display and buttons are unresponsive, the most likely culprits are the dispenser control board or incoming power issues. Start by checking the dispenser control board and user control and display board for burn marks or visible damage, then confirm the plug is fully seated, the outlet has power and no breakers or fuses have tripped. If the panel still stays dark, inspect the wire harness connections between the control panel and control board for loose or damaged connectors, and try a simple power reset by unplugging the fridge or switching the breaker off for a few minutes. A failed main control board can cause a completely dead appliance, but that is less common and should be a last resort after testing the more likely parts. If you need a replacement, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact part that fits your refrigerator and get the correct control board, harness, or display assembly.

01 - Inglis Refrigerator Dispenser Control Board

If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the dispenser control board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.
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Highly Likely

02 - Incoming Power Problem

Ensure plug is tightly pushed into a regular electrical outlet and the outlet is supplying power. Using a ground fault outlet for a refrigerator is not recommended. Confirm that no circuit breakers have tripped or fuses have blown.
Highly Likely

03 - Inglis Refrigerator User Control and Display Board

If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the user control and display board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.
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Common

04 - Disconnected or Damaged Wire Harness

The wires from the control panel to the control board may be loose or have become disconnected. Make sure the wire harness connectors are tight. A damaged wire harness will need to be replaced.
Common

05 - Power reset

After a power surge or power outage, refrigerator operation could be temporarily affected. Full operation can sometimes be restored through a power reset by either unplugging the appliance's power cord for a few minutes and then plugging it back in or switching off the circuit breaker for the refrigerator then switching it back on.
Common

06 - Inglis Refrigerator Control Board

If nothing is working on the refrigerator, it's likely the control board is defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the control board.
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Less Common

07 - Inglis Refrigerator Main Control Board

If nothing is working on the refrigerator, it's likely the main control board is defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the main control board.
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Less Common

Frequently Asked Questions

Refrigerator control panel not working: the display and buttons are dead. What should I check?
My Inglis refrigerator is not running even though it is plugged in. How do I troubleshoot incoming power problems?
How can I tell if the main control board or display board needs replacing?
How do I check a disconnected or damaged wire harness between the control panel and control board?
How do I enter my model number or part number on RepairClinic.com to find the correct replacement part?