Snaige is conquering the market little by little, refrigerators of this brand are present in the homes of some Russians, while the equipment is not safe from breakdowns. The user must know what to do if the Snaige refrigerator is not working.
Typical malfunctions
Snaige is a relatively young brand. Lithuanian manufacturers took care of the quality of the assembly of equipment, which passed various checks. But she also has typical problems. What could be the reason:
- There is no light in the camera. Checks the connection of the refrigerator to the network, inspects the power cord, outlet and plug. If everything is in order, the bulb is checked, its replacement is carried out.
- Water under fruit crates - this happens if the drainage hole is clogged. During compressor shutdown, the refrigerator thaws, moisture drops from the walls drain into the hole and are removed from the system. When clogging occurs, moisture flows down and accumulates under the drawers. The refrigerator is defrosted and the drain hole cleaned.
- Extraneous noise. Most often, the equipment buzzes and rattles when installed incorrectly. The body should lean back a couple of degrees. To do this, just tighten the front legs of the refrigerator. Do not overfill the shelves with products and utensils that, when touched, will make unpleasant sounds.
- The red light is on. When the red indicator on the panel lights up, it warns of an increase in temperature in the chamber. It is necessary to check the tightness of the door closure. If you have recently loaded the shelves with products, then within two hours they will cool and the light will turn off.
All these are easily fixed problems. But there are more serious breakdowns, we will consider each of them in more detail.
Why the Snayge refrigerator does not work
If there is a display on the refrigerator case, the self-diagnosis system can display an error code that indicates the cause of the equipment malfunction. To identify a breakdown will help such signs:
- The compressor in the refrigerator works and does not turn off. This is possible due to inattention of the user or due to engine malfunction.
- The 2-chamber refrigerator works, but in one of the cameras there is no cooling. Possible damage to the temperature controller, air sensor, compressor or electronic module.
- The motor tries to start, but immediately turns off. The problem with the windings, the motor is broken.
- The engine runs non-stop, but the products do not cool. There is a leak of freon gas, which serves as a refrigerant.
The Snayge refrigerator works without stopping
A working compressor shuts off several times within an hour, approximately every 12-20 minutes. If you just loaded the compartment with products, the motor can work longer - until it is completely cooled. But when the engine does not stop, you need to check:
- Door closure density. No warm air should enter the chamber.
- Installation of a temperature regulator. When the maximum temperature is set in the refrigerator on the mechanical control, the motor will not turn off until you turn off the unit. Turn the knob to lower values.
- The quality of ventilation. The room is too hot, and the refrigerator is standing close to the wall? Not surprisingly, the case overheats. When properly installed, the cabinet must not come in contact with a wall or furniture. The distance between them should be 7-10 cm.
If outwardly everything is in order, the equipment is diagnosed to find a breakdown. If there is a problem with the thermostat or the thermistor, the signal about the temperature in the chamber does not reach the control module. Therefore, the board does not give a command to turn off the engine.
With the same success, the electronic module could fail, and there is nothing more to give commands to parts and components. The control board is being repaired or replaced.
As a result of corrosion, refrigerant leakage from the steel circuit could occur, this can be seen from the snow layer in one place of the chamber. Accurately determine the place of leaks and eliminate it will be able to specialist.
Has your refrigerator been in use for many years? The cause of continuous operation could be compressor wear. The device does its best to cool the compartments, but its capacity is not enough to create the desired pressure in the tube. In this case, the motor compressor is replaced.
The refrigerator works but does not cool
In a two-chamber refrigerator, there can be one or two thermostats. If each department has its own regulator, pay attention to its operation. There is no cold in the refrigerator, but is the light on? Surely the thermal relay is malfunctioning.
In systems with Know Frost, it is worth examining the fan - it is he who will distribute the cold air through the chamber. The blades do not rotate and are overgrown with ice? The refrigerator is defrosted for 10 hours. If the fan does not work, the cause may be a malfunction of the evaporator heater.
Refrigerant leakage likely. There can be several reasons, and only a specialist can eliminate them.
A sign of engine failure may be turning it on for just a few seconds or dripping oil under the refrigerator. In such cases, the motor is inspected, repaired or replaced. This “behavior” of the technique also indicates problems with the windings. An interturn circuit or break could occur. Find out the reason will help dialing with a multimeter.
Repair video:
The engine does not turn off, the camera does not cool
For Snaige refrigerators, freon leakage is likely. Let us consider the causes of the failure in more detail:
- The refrigerant escapes in the area of the evaporator, with the wall swelling, and frost visible on the inside. It is necessary to disassemble a part of the refrigerator for diagnosis and replacement of the evaporator.
- Exit occurs through a steel circuit, rusty smudges are visible in the lower freezer. When the drainage system is clogged, water drains and enters the steel circuit, which over time begins to rust and allow gas to pass through. This is a complicated repair: it requires the removal of the damaged part of the circuit, its sealing and refueling with refrigerant.
- Depressurization of the compartment wall. When damaged by a foreign object, a hole appears in the chamber wall through which the chaladagent escapes. To eliminate the problem, the tightness of the compartment wall is restored.
We have listed the main causes of breakdowns that are typical of Snayge refrigerators; in fact, there can be many more. It all depends on the method of operation and installation location. But the common signs are similar, which will help you think through further steps to solve the problem.