Most Common Sub-Zero Issues
Sub-Zero fridges are renowned for their reliability. But some of them may still encounter issues. For Londoners, who have to deal with hard water, specific climate, compact kitchens, and some other unique challenges, some specific issues tend to arise more than others.
So, let’s look at the most common problems, their symptoms, causes, and what you can do about them.
So, let’s look at the most common problems, their symptoms, causes, and what you can do about them.
Dirty condenser coils
Symptoms
In short, dirty condenser coils decrease your fridge performance:
- Less effective cooling
- The compressor and fan run almost non-stop, rarely cycling off
- Overheating alarm is triggered (on modern models)
Cause of the Problem
Getting dirty condenser coils is inevitable. In short, there are three aspects that cause the problem:
- Dust, which always presents in even the cleanest home air
- Pet hairs, which significantly contribute to clogging
- Limited ventilation due to tight kitchens or cabinetry, which exaggerate dust accumulation
How to Resolve
To resolve the issue, you need to clean the coils. Cleaning itself is an easy task – just apply a vacuum cleaner with brush attachments.
However, it is a DIY-friendly task only when cleaning bottom-mounted coils, which are located in the fridge front and feature simple access. Instead, access to back-mounted coils is more complicated and may be rather challenging for DIY. For example, it requires moving the unit and, thus, involves the risks of scraping the floor and damaging water lines, if any.
If the task seems daunting, count on LE Company. We will be happy to help you with it.
However, it is a DIY-friendly task only when cleaning bottom-mounted coils, which are located in the fridge front and feature simple access. Instead, access to back-mounted coils is more complicated and may be rather challenging for DIY. For example, it requires moving the unit and, thus, involves the risks of scraping the floor and damaging water lines, if any.
If the task seems daunting, count on LE Company. We will be happy to help you with it.
Door seal damage
Symptoms
The most obvious symptom is visible cracking or tearing on the seals. Other symptoms include:
- Cold air escaping noticeably from the fridge when the door is closed
- Condensation on the fridge cabinet outside
- Constant frost build-ups inside the fridge
- More frequent cycling on and off
Cause of the Problem
In short, there could be three causes of the problem:
- The rubber material naturally degrades over time
- Rubber deterioration due to the use of harsh cleaning chemicals
- Food residue build-up that sticks to the seals
How to Resolve
If you are facing a worn or damaged seal, turn to us. Door seal replacement is a task to entrust to a Sub-Zero repair specialist, because:
- Sourcing the correct part is critical
- Installation requires careful alignment to ensure a perfect fit
- Improper installation will lead to the same problems you are already facing
Conclusion
To conclude, when analysing the given list of issues, you can notice that some different issues share similar symptoms. For an accurate diagnosis and a reliable repair, it is best to turn to a true Sub-Zero expert like LE Company.
