Common Viking issues and how to deal with them: LEC guide
Common Viking issues fall into the issues with gas cooktops and issues with fridges. In short, for Viking gas cooktops, common issues include orange flames and a gas burner that won't light. For Viking fridges, the most common issue is that an appliance stops cooling effectively.
In this post, we will provide you with a guide on why these Viking issues may arise and how to deal with them. If you have these or any other issues and need a reliable Viking repair service, you can count on us.
Orange flames
Cause of the Problem
Orange flames appear when gas isn’t burnt completely. At LE Company, we typically detect three causes of the issue:
- Clogged burner inlet
- Clogged burner ports
- Drifted air shutter
How to Resolve
At LE Company, we recommend trying simple DIY maintenance to address orange flames first:
- Clean the burner head ports with a straight pin
- Remove the burner head and clear debris from the area beneath
If this doesn’t help, then turn to qualified engineers for air shutter adjustment.
Gas burner clicks but won't light
Cause of the Problem
As for the burner that won't light, the common causes include:
- Misaligned burner cap
- Dirty igniter
- Failed spark module
How to Resolve
To address a burner that won’t light, we recommend trying simple DIY maintenance first:
- Pull and reseat the burner cap to fix its misalignment
- Clean and dry the igniter to get rid of a conductive film created by spills and moisture
If this doesn’t help, then turn to professionals for module replacement.
Viking fridge stops cooling effectively
Cause of the Problem
Based on our experience, at LE Company we compiled the following list of possible causes for a Viking fridge getting warm:
- Blocked air vents
- Frost-blocked evaporator coils
- Torn door gasket
- Failed evaporator fan motor
How to Resolve
To resolve the issues, start with simple DIY activities:
- Make sure the vents are not blocked
- Move food away from the vents, if necessary
To address a frost-blocked evaporator coil, you can unplug the fridge for 24 hours with the doors open to melt the ice block. However, if frost returns within a week, it means the defrost system has failed and needs professional repair.
To repair the evaporator fan motor or replace a torn door gasket, turn to an experienced engineer.
Conclusion
Steps to resolve the issue may differ depending on the exact cause. To clarify, while some causes are DIY-friendly to fix, others should be addressed only by professionals.
For a Viking range that doesn’t ignite or produces orange flames, the DIY fixes are possible only in case of a clogged burner inlet or ports, a misaligned burner cap, a dirty igniter, respectively.
For a Viking fridge that stops cooling effectively, the DIY fixes are possible only in case of blocked air vents or frost-blocked evaporator coils.
For other faults, you need professional assistance.