![]() In a previous CR member survey, we found that the median refrigerator repair costs for seven specific problems -including icemakers not making ice, fridges not cooling, and dispensers not working-ranged from about $150 to $240. More serious (and costly) problems involve compressor malfunctions (brand median rate of 3 percent), refrigerators not cooling (6 percent) and freezers not cooling (4 percent). But these are not necessarily the most serious issues or the most costly to repair. In our most recent surveys, the two most common refrigerator problems involved ice/water dispensers (with a brand median problem rate of 15 percent) and icemakers (with a brand median rate of 14 percent). This will either take the form of connecting your refrigerator to your home’s WiFi so that customer service can access it, or transmitting a series of diagnostic codes over the phone that customer service can translate into data on the issue. Many refrigerators now feature technology that allows them to run remote diagnostics that can identify your problem. If you’re unsure what the exact problem is with your refrigerator and you’d like to find out before you commit to hiring a professional, call your manufacturer’s customer service. For things like a faulty compressor, a broken through-the-door icemaker, or an unresponsive control panel, you’ll likely want to hire a pro. As we mentioned above, replacing a door gasket is a relatively straightforward DIY job, as is replacing door shelves, handles, bins, and the optional icemakers found on many top- and bottom-freezers. If you’ve decided to go the repair route, you’ll need to decide whether you want to attempt the repair on your own or hire a professional. But if it’s not cooling because of a faulty compressor, you’re facing an expensive repair that will require professional help. For example, if your refrigerator isn’t keeping cool because of a ripped door gasket, you can fix it cheaply yourself if you’re comfortable doing so. There are some repairs that are easy and low-priced to do yourself.
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