Repair and adjustment of refrigerators and freezers Indesit

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Repair of Indesit refrigerators from ReFreeze is:

• Reference quality. We have been working for many years and value our impeccable name, which is synonymous with absolute quality.
• Only original spare parts and complete units. No fakes, copies or even replicas: everything is exclusively real. In addition, we do not use new hardware - this is the only way to achieve quality repairs.
• Many years of practical experience of our specialists. This is our special pride: absolutely all of them have been repairing refrigerators not only from Indesit, but also from other manufacturers for many years. There are no impossible tasks for them to repair and maintain this equipment.
• Any payment options. You can choose the option that is convenient for you. However, the total amount will remain unchanged.
• Full unconditional guarantee. Exactly one year - that’s exactly how much we provide to our customers, both for the repair work performed on Indesit refrigerators, and for the parts and spare parts used for this. After this, even completely new equipment will serve for many years, without reminding you of itself.
• A wide variety of Indesit refrigerator models that can be repaired. There are no restrictions on this either.
• Order – execution of work on a daily basis. There are no and cannot be any delays, delays or lengthy repairs. We know very well that the vast majority of such orders should be completed “the day before yesterday”. And any delay means at least spoiled food.
• Absolutely any breakdowns or malfunctions. There are no restrictions and cannot be, including in case of unusual breakdowns of rare, exclusive models of the brand.
• Plus, you don’t need to go anywhere, transport this equipment, and deliver it back after repair. We repair Indesit refrigerators exclusively at home. Based on the symptoms of the malfunction, the specialist accurately determines what exactly may be required during the call. And naturally, he takes all this with him.

Finally, we repair Indesit refrigerators anywhere in Moscow. There are no restrictions regarding where exactly our specialist can come and carry out all the work on restoring and repairing this equipment.

How to repair an Indesit No Frost refrigerator at home

How does the Indesit No Frost refrigerator work?

The article may turn out to be quite long, so I want to say right away that repairing an Indesit No Frost refrigerator, with a fully electronic control system and a refrigerator that has a thermostat, is fundamentally no different.
Before we begin the DIY repair, let's see how our brand's No Frost system works. I will now consider two options, about the first I have an article, which you can read at this link, despite the fact that the article is devoted to general breakdowns, there is still a lot of useful information there, both for a novice master and for a repairman with experience. In general, the whole dry freezing system consists of a fan driving cold air throughout the refrigerator, while the main cold remains in the freezer compartment, and part of it goes into the refrigerator compartment. Thanks to the damper, you can regulate the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, that is, reduce or increase the flow of cold air into this compartment. The principle of cooling, I think, is clear to many, but for many it is not clear where the frost and cold in the refrigerator come from. Everything is simple here, behind the back wall of the freezer there is a freezer evaporator, which serves as a cold generator. Everything would be fine, but during operation, frost begins to accumulate on it, or, to put it more professionally, ice, the excessive accumulation of which can interfere with the normal operation of the system. We all remember the old Soviet refrigerators, which had to be defrosted once or twice a month, since a lot of ice accumulated in the freezer. Almost the same thing happens in the No Frost system, that is, during operation, ice accumulates on the evaporator and the question arises: how did the designers cope with the problem of ice freezing? As they say, everything ingenious is simple, the guys did not invent a bicycle and installed a defrost heating element on the freezer evaporator, which turns on after a certain period of time. In order for the heating element to start working at a certain moment, and not constantly, a timer was installed that turns off the motor and turns on the heating element. In addition to the timer, a sensor was installed; it performs the function of a thermostat, that is, upon reaching a certain temperature, this sensor turns off or turns on the current on the defrost heating element. As a result, we received a fairly reliable system that can operate without forced defrosting for quite a long time. In units that have an electronic control module, it is he who controls the defrost heating element, and the touch sensor of the freezer evaporator helps him in this. This is how we slowly approached the defrosting system in the Indesit No Frost refrigerator, here it should be noted that the overwhelming number of malfunctions are associated precisely with this system

Repair of Indesit No Frost refrigerator with defrost timer

Indesit No Frost refrigerators, which have an electronic defrost timer and a mechanical defrost sensor, have proven themselves not only to be reliable, but also to be easy to repair. I won’t pull the cat by the tail and will immediately start telling you what to do if your refrigerator refuses to work properly

No cold in the refrigerator compartment

Note that I am now talking about the full No Frost, if you have a refrigerator with a mixed system, then usually this problem arises due to a leak of freon (refrigerant) on the weeping evaporator, which is located behind the plastic on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment, you can talk about this find out here . Let's return to our sheep and find out why the cold in the upper compartment disappeared. Usually this failure is associated with ice on the freezer evaporator, so first of all, you should get to the evaporator and see if there is ice on it. If it is completely covered in snow, then there is only one conclusion: the defrosting system is not working properly or the defrosting heating element coil is broken. Now you can list in order the actions that you must do

1. Check the defrost heating element → You must measure the resistance of the defrosting heating element spiral, it should be about 300/400 Ohms, if the spiral is not broken, then proceed to the second step
2. Fuse and thermostat → On Indesit No Frost refrigerators, the defrost sensor is designed in such a way that it houses a fuse and a thermostat, this is the part you need to change. Checking this sensor is quite simple; at room temperature the contacts will be open, and if you throw it into a freezer where the temperature is below -10, the contacts will close. Everything would be fine, but often it seems like a working part; when working on a refrigerator it can malfunction, so it’s better to change it
3. Electronic defrost timer → Despite the fact that many say that it can be checked, I will tell you this, no need to do bullshit, in this case it needs to be changed in the same way as the defrost sensor, this way you will save your nerves
4. Damper → This is a kind of thermostat that regulates the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. It fails extremely rarely; in my practice I have replaced it only a few times, and then only due to mechanical damage. There is a damper in the refrigerator compartment; if you open the refrigerator compartment, you will see the cold control knob; this thermostat is located behind it. The damper should only be inspected if the temperature in the freezer is normal and there is no ice freezing on the freezer evaporator.

You will be surprised, but this completes the elimination of this malfunction, that is, in this case you need to simply change the defrost sensor and electronic timer. Just don’t save money, it will come out sideways, of course, if you are repairing your own refrigerator, you can first replace the timer, and then the sensor. It’s just that these parts are very difficult to check and, as I wrote above, it seems that the working part may not work properly on the unit itself

No frost in the freezer

In this case, everything is much worse and more complicated. If you are faced with this problem, then it is better to contact a qualified technician, because the problem may be associated not only with ice freezing, but also failure of the thermostat, engine start relay, compressor, and this also happens Freon leak. Now let's see what signs indicate a malfunction of a particular part

• Thermostat → Fails quite often, usually it’s “145 there.” Signs of a thermostat failure are that the refrigerator does not start or sits idle for a very long time. There are 3 contacts going to the thermostat, try connecting them to each other and listen if the engine starts or not. If the compressor starts working and the refrigerator begins to reach the set temperature, then the thermostat must be replaced
• Engine start relay and the motor itself → It lights up very rarely, the only thing that can burn out in this part is the posistor. The posistor is made in the form of a tablet and is located inside the relay. Here you need to listen to how the engine starts; if it seems like it can’t start or starts, and after 20-30 seconds it turns off, then you are unlikely to be of any help. You can also remove this relay and take it to a mechanic so that he can simply install it on a working engine and thus check it
• Freon leak or capillary clogged → Let the experts forgive me for calling freon freon, ordinary people do not understand the terms, and the article was written specifically for them. It is determined quite simply, if there is no cold in the freezer and there is no ice on the freezer evaporator, while the motor does not turn off, then in this case we can safely talk about a clogged capillary or a refrigerant leak. You can also touch the condenser, which is located at the back of the refrigerator - this is an iron grid through which tubes run, usually black. If this condenser is cold, then feel free to call a technician - you need to fill the refrigerator with freon

We have more or less figured out all the main malfunctions of the refrigerator, which has a defrost timer, now you can proceed to the second step, namely answering frequently asked questions that are heard on my YouTube channel

I have an Indesit No Frost refrigerator, it is already about 10 years old. In general, the upper chamber, where the main products are, has refused to work, and the freezer is also slowly dying. We were advised to turn off the refrigerator for a few days, we turned it off and both cameras started working perfectly. About 2 weeks later, the situation repeated itself, that is, the refrigerator compartment began to work poorly, or rather, the cold in it disappeared altogether, and then the freezer also began to freeze worse. I watched your video on YouTube, checked the defrost sensor and heating element, they turned out to be working, so I came to the conclusion that the timer was faulty. Of course, I replaced it, but the problem did not go away. What do I need to do next

In this article, I mentioned that if the refrigerator compartment does not work, but the freezer compartment is functioning normally, then you need to change two spare parts - a sensor and a timer, no need to be greedy. It is these parts that are responsible for the correct operation of the heating element, that is, you also need to change the defrost sensor

Hello, the fan in my refrigerator stopped blowing, and the light also went out, that is, the light does not light, behind the back wall in the freezer, you can hear the sounds of the stormy sea. It is clear that the refrigerator does not turn off and the cold has disappeared in both compartments. I checked the fan, just connected 220 volts to it, it blows fine, but it doesn’t turn on on the refrigerator

Very often such a breakdown is associated with the button that turns off the light; it is double, that is, it turns off the light and turns on the fan. First of all, you need to change it. This is done specifically so that the refrigerator does not accumulate excess condensation, that is, when the door is opened, the fan should turn off

My Indesit No Frost refrigerator does not freeze. The fact is that the upper chamber, that is, the refrigerator compartment, works normally. In general, I measured the temperature, it turned out to be + 5, and in the freezer it was somewhere around 0. Tell me what needs to be adjusted or replaced so that the freezer has a normal temperature

There is no need to tighten or change anything, you need to call a specialist. This problem is associated with a freon leak, that is, you need to find the leak, eliminate it and refill the system. The capillary may also be clogged, but in this case you won’t be able to cope without a technician, because you need to fill the refrigerator with freon

Tell me why the compressor starts for a few seconds, I changed the relay, but to no avail. Anyway, after plugging in the refrigerator, it works for about 30/40 seconds maximum

Many people think that if they replace the relay, the motor-compressor will start working. In the vast majority of cases, this will not happen. To avoid wasting money, remove the starter relay and take it to a workshop. A normal technician will immediately determine what has burned out - the motor or the relay

If you know how to hold a screwdriver and pliers in your hands, then I think this will be possible. The power of the heating element is the same for almost all refrigerators, you need to pay attention not to the power, but to the configuration, that is, so that the heating element has the same bends as the original one

On Indesit there are only 2 or 3 types of heaters. Remove this part from your refrigerator and simply compare it with a photo of the item you want to buy, at the same time you will find out the price of this spare part

Malfunctions of the Indesit No Frost refrigerator with an electronic control module

In this paragraph, I will further expand on what was said above. So that you understand what we’re talking about, first you need to compare what’s new in similar units. First of all, I will say about the timer, this refrigerator does not have it, that is, it was replaced with an electronic control module that controls not only the defrost interval, but also the temperature in the freezer. Also, thanks to the control unit, the heating element is turned on and off according to the temperature of the freezer evaporator. Previously, the defrost temperature was controlled by a sensor (thermostat), but now it has been replaced by a thermistor. Now many will think that again the designers are bastards, inventing such a system to make it more difficult to repair. I think this is not the case, as it seems to me, and oddly enough, the designers have introduced quite positive things into the modern design of the No Frost system in the Indesit refrigerator. Thanks to the control module, these refrigerators do not have a thermostat, which was not a very reliable part, and this system also does not have a mechanical defrost sensor, which was also not reliable. In addition, in refrigerators that were produced earlier, the suction tube, which goes from the freezer evaporator to the motor, was soldered to the compressor without a copper adapter, that is, aluminum was directly soldered to the motor fitting, which made replacing the motor and checking the freezer evaporator very difficult for refrigerant leaks. I hope I have brought some clarity to the differences between one refrigerator and another, now it’s time to explain what to do in case of certain malfunctions, but first I advise you to watch a video about do-it-yourself repair of a similar unit

Watch a video on how to repair an Indesit No Frost refrigerator with an electronic control module

If you haven’t watched the video above, I recommend watching it anyway; it talks about many of the nuances of repairing an Indesit No Frost refrigerator with an electronic control module. When starting to repair such units with your own hands, you first need to find out the resistance of the freezer evaporator sensor (defrost sensor) and the resistance of the freezer temperature sensor

1. Defrost touch sensor resistance for Indesit refrigerator → about 14 kOhm at room temperature
2. Resistance of the touch sensor of the freezer compartment of the Indesit No Frost refrigerator → the same 14 kOhm at + 200C

If your refrigerator has lost cold in the refrigerator compartment, then first of all you need to look at the freezing of ice on the freezer evaporator; if it is present, you need to check the evaporator sensor and see how it changes resistance when exposed to heat or cold. In the video I shot, I focused on the thermal fuse. In this model, two heat fuses were installed in the body of one part; if one of them fails, the defrost will not turn on. They are checked by ringing, that is, for an open circuit. In principle, the repair of new refrigerators is practically no different from the repair of old ones, that is, where the defrost timer and thermostat were located. Of course, there is a big difference in the components, but the principle is the same and if you understand it, then it will not be difficult for you to deal with the malfunction. I selected several comments that were heard on my YouTube channel, I think my answers to these questions will largely clarify the breakdowns that are associated with the failure of the electronic part of this refrigerator

The cold in the refrigerator compartment disappeared, when I got to the freezer evaporator I saw that it was all covered with frost. I’ll even say more, up to half of it was covered in ice, and the rest was kind of wet and covered in snow. I measured the defrost sensor, its resistance was 18 kOhm. I pulled it out of the freezer evaporator and measured it again, it turned out to be about 12 kOhm. I checked the heating element, the resistance on it is 380 Ohms, I also checked the sensor for ringing - two blue wires are ringing with each other and two yellow wires are also ringing. I don’t understand what the problem is, everything seems to be working fine

It is quite possible that the problem is in the freezer evaporator sensor, it is advisable to change it. The fact is that the defrost is not working correctly, and since you checked the heating element and thermal fuses, and they turned out to be intact, there is only one part left that needs to be replaced - the defrost sensor. Although its resistance seems to be normal, according to your data, this spare part may malfunction when the refrigerator is operating. There is another option, but it is unlikely - this is a control module. It happens that the relay on the block gets stuck and the defrost does not turn on, but this happens very rarely. First of all, change the sensor

As I understand from the video, you replaced two fuses with a sensor that contains a thermostat and a thermal fuse. I understand a little about electromechanics and I understand that the system seems to have remained the same and the principle is the same, but I would still like to know if that’s why the refrigerator didn’t have a repeat. Excuse me for my skepticism, but as a master I must be confident in the performance of this system

More than two months have passed, and during these two months there was major heat, I changed it at the beginning of June, now it’s the end of August. In general, the season worked without problems, so I conclude that the system is functional. The fact is that at that time I did not have such sensors and they were not on sale either, so I had to create know-how.

The light in the refrigerator went out, the light bulb is working, and to hell with the light bulb, you can live and use it without light, but as I understand it, the fan does not work, I checked it, in short, I connected 220 volts to it and it blows like crazy. In general, the refrigerator stopped turning off, the temperature disappeared, the technician came and said that there was a leak. I'm not a master, but I thought of touching the condenser on the back of the refrigerator; it was hot. I watched your videos and saw how you hold a magnet in the area where the control unit is located, I did the same, but there was no reaction. Thank you for seeing how you showed how the module is removed, as a result, I discovered a problem in the glass part that is on the block. Inside this spare part you can see 2 contacts, which it seems to me should be closed or open when the magnet approaches. This doesn't happen to me, I checked it with a tester. Tell me, do I think correctly that this particular part is responsible for the light and fan or something else?

Yes, this is a kind of switch; when a magnet is applied to this part, the contact should close or open. Try changing it, it is quite possible that the glitch is coming from it, there is also poor-quality soldering of parts, check whether this part is well soldered to the board. On the control unit you will find a triac that controls the fan, if that doesn’t help, you can also change it

I think that’s all, if you haven’t found any answers to your questions, then you can safely ask them on my YouTube channel. The only thing I want to add is that in this paragraph, I simply added to what was said above. You must understand that most breakdowns of the No Frost system are associated with the electromechanical part. You only need to check 4 parts: defrost sensor, freezer sensor, thermal fuse and heating element. If everything is in order and there is ice on the freezer evaporators and you don’t know what to do, then my advice to you is better to call a specialist and let him rack his brains

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Prevention

With proper operation and timely prevention, you can increase the service life of your refrigerator. Some recommendations will help you:

• The No Frost refrigerator must be emptied of food and turned off once a year.
• From time to time, invite a technician to perform service, even before serious equipment breakdowns. This will help save your money and not bring your equipment to a critical condition.
• Voltage fluctuations are normal for any type of electrical network. Under heavy load or fluctuations, industrial refrigerators may fail. For prevention purposes, it is worth purchasing and installing a stabilizer.

Indesit two-chamber refrigerator – the upper chamber does not freeze

As a rule, all problems in a two-chamber Indesit refrigerator begin with the fact that the upper chamber does not freeze. If you don't take action, the entire cabinet will stop freezing.

The upper chamber of the Indesit refrigerator may not freeze for the following reasons:

• the temperature setting is incorrect;
• The thermostat is faulty;
• poor seal or loose elastic band;
• in a closed chamber the light remains on;
• there is not enough freon in the system;
• the capillary tube is clogged;
• poor compression.

If the temperature setting is at maximum, the power of the device may not be enough when the room is warm and humid and there is no ventilation. It is optimal to set the mode to medium, then less cold will be sent to the freezer.

A malfunction of the thermostat can be determined if the upper chamber in the Indesit refrigerator freezes heavily, the compressor runs without interruption, and the walls of the chamber freeze over. But the reason when the compressor does not turn on, the start relay does not work and the refrigerator compartment does not freeze is the same. You can determine the problem unit yourself - the light is on in the chamber, the compressor does not respond to switching the task. There is no clicking sound when the thermostat is turned off.

If the seal is broken, the inside of the chamber will be covered with a fur coat, changing the heat dissipation. The Indesit refrigerator will not freeze well, and the compressor will wear out. You need to install the door correctly, or replace the sealing rubber.

Over the years, the places where the aluminum evaporator tubes are welded with a copper or steel circuit are destroyed, corrosion of the door heating circuit is possible, and damage to the evaporator during defrosting. With a freon leak in the Indesit refrigerator, not only the upper chamber freezes poorly, but also the freezer. Gradually the gas evaporates, the compressor works without stopping. After defrosting the refrigerator, the lower chamber does not freeze. You need to find the leak and pump in freon. Only a specialist can find and eliminate the cause of the malfunction.

We repair all types of No Frost refrigerators

Varieties of the No Frost system

"Frost Free"

This marking denotes refrigerators in which the “No frost” system is used in only one chamber, most often in the freezer. The refrigerator is a combined option. In such installations, the refrigerator and freezer are separated from each other, but the evaporator is placed only in the freezer. The freezer is mainly located at the bottom, it works according to the No Frost system.

"Full No Frost"

Most often, this marking implies that the system is active in both chambers: cooling and freezing. There are varieties of this type: Neo Frost, or No Frost divided into two chambers. In this case, the chambers are cooled independently of each other. In such a device, the freezer and the main chamber have separate systems. Each system is equipped with a compressor, evaporator, cooler. Cold air circulates between the freezer and the main working compartment. If the compressor in the freezer compartment breaks down, the cooling chamber will continue to work.

"Total No Frost"

The technology is similar to the previous one, the difference lies in the features of using special channels through which the air flow moves. This device allows you to maintain a uniform temperature. The main condition is to follow the rules for storing food.

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Malfunctions of Indesit refrigerators

The weakest points of Indesit refrigerators are:

• control board;
• sensor that regulates the temperature in the chamber;
• motor-compressor;
• fan;
• evaporator.

In addition, like any other refrigerator, the Indesit model needs regular refilling with freon, which is necessary due to refrigerant leaks. If you encounter a breakdown, you need to call a technician who will diagnose and repair the failed refrigeration equipment. Determining what exactly is broken in the device is quite difficult, especially if there is no special equipment and tools.

The technicians from our service center are always equipped with all the necessary tools that may be required for repairs. The technician will arrive as quickly as possible, which means your products will remain safe and sound.

Indesit two-chamber refrigerator No Frost does not freeze

In the two-chamber Indesit refrigerator with No Frost, the air supply system to the upper and lower chambers is equipped with an air duct and a control damper. There is only one fan, air from the lower chamber is directed to the upper chamber under pressure, releasing residual cold into the positive chamber. There is also one evaporator, but a complex air flow distribution system is used.

Why does the Indesit refrigerator equipped with full No Frost not freeze or has become bad at freezing? Supposed reasons:

• The defrost system timer or fuse is faulty. The defrost system will not turn on, a fur coat builds up on the evaporator, and this leads to a further increase in temperature. A blown fuse will not allow the heating element to turn on to defrost the evaporator.
• The refrigerant circulation system has failed due to a lack of freon, a clogged capillary tube or a compressor failure.
• The thermostat is faulty. If the compressor does not turn off, the defrost will not start.

The result is that the upper chamber in the Indesit refrigerator does not freeze well. If a freezer with No Frost does not freeze, the cause may be a malfunction of the fan or refrigerant circuit.

Due to the No Frost system, the Indesit refrigerator may not turn on, or may start for several minutes if the timer is faulty. A breakdown of the motor-compressor or a failure of the thermostat will lead to the same result. What to do if the device stops freezing? Defrost the refrigerator for 24 hours, dry it and contact a specialized workshop.

If the entire Indesit refrigerator with an electronic control system breaks down and does not freeze, you need to check the board using special devices. Such units suffer from voltage surges in the network.