Safety first
What to do now
Move perishable food to reliable cold storage. Disconnect power if you see smoke, sparking or damaged wiring.
Safe observations
- 1
Confirm the appliance has power and the controls were not changed
- 2
Check whether interior fans run and whether vents are blocked
- 3
Note freezer and fresh-food temperatures
- 4
Look for heavy frost, water or unusual noise
Possible causes
- Airflow or condenser restriction
- Evaporator fan or defrost failure
- Sensor or control problem
- Compressor or sealed-system fault