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Magic Chef Refrigerator not cooling
If your Magic Chef refrigerator is not cooling or your fridge not getting cold, start with the usual suspects: dirty condenser coils are the most common cause and will make the compressor work harder or overheat, so clean the coils under the unit every 6 to 12 months. Next check temperature settings; the freezer should be about 0 to 5 F and the refrigerator 34 to 40 F. If those are correct, inspect the condenser fan motor that moves air over the coils and the evaporator fan motor that circulates cold air into the fresh food compartment—when the evaporator fan fails you may notice the freezer is cold while the fridge not cooling but freezer works. Also examine the door gasket for gaps or tears that let warm air in, and confirm the outlet and circuit are supplying steady power. You can test fan blades by hand and use a multimeter for motor continuity. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement condenser fan, evaporator fan, gasket, or other parts that fit your refrigerator.
01 - Condenser Coils are Dirty
As debris builds up on the condenser coils, usually located under the refrigerator, the appliance will become less efficient and will have to cycle on more often to maintain a cool temperature. If the condenser coils are significantly clogged with debris, the compressor may overheat and shut off prematurely, preventing the appliance from cooling at all. The condenser coils should be cleaned every 6 to 12 months by using a soft bristle brush (or a dedicated condenser coil cleaning brush) to wipe off the coils in a circular motion. A vacuum cleaner with a nozzle attachment can also be used for hard-to-reach areas.
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02 - Freezer or refrigerator temperature is set too high
Verify the freezer temperature is set between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 to -15 Celsius). Verify the refrigerator temperature is set between 34 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit (1 to 5 Celsius). After resetting the temperature wait 24 hours for the temperature to adjust appropriately.
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03 - Magic Chef Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor
The condenser fan motor draws air though the condenser coils and over the compressor. If the condenser fan motor is not working properly, the refrigerator won’t cool properly. To determine if the fan motor is defective, first check the fan blade for obstructions. Next, try turning the fan motor blade by hand. If the blade does not spin freely, replace the condenser fan motor. If no obstructions are present and the fan blade spins freely, use a multimeter to test the fan motor for continuity. If the condenser fan motor does not have continuity, replace it.
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04 - Magic Chef Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor
The evaporator fan motor draws air over the evaporator (cooling) coils and circulates it throughout the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Some refrigerators have more than one evaporator fan motor. On refrigerators with only one evaporator, the evaporator is located in the freezer compartment. If the evaporator fan is not working, it will not circulate the cold air to the refrigerator compartment. If this occurs, the freezer may still get cold, while the refrigerator will not get cold. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective, try turning the fan blade by hand. If the fan blade does not turn freely, repla...
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05 - Magic Chef Refrigerator Door Gasket
A refrigerator door gasket should form an airtight seal around the appliance's frame to keep the cold air in and the warm air out. If the door gasket is twisted or torn, gaps can form that will allow warm air in, resulting in the refrigerator not cooling properly. Inspect the door gasket for any damage and replace with a new one if necessary.
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06 - 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.
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07 - Magic Chef Refrigerator Damper Control Assembly
On many refrigerator models, a damper control assembly is used to control the air flow from the freezer compartment to the refrigerator compartment to maintain the appropriate air temperature. If a refrigerator is not cooling properly, it's possible the damper door is stuck closed. Inspect the damper control assembly for any malfunction and replace it with a new one if necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fridge not cooling but freezer works. What causes that?
Could dirty condenser coils make my refrigerator not cooling?
Why does my refrigerator run constantly and still not get cold?
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