If you have questions about the functionality of a refrigerator or freezer, a good starting point is to know the answer to the question: "How cold should the refrigerator be?" According to FDA regulations, the temperature of the refrigerator should be set to 40°F or lower, And the temperature of the refrigerator should be set to 0°F.

Sometimes, even though the refrigerator is not cold, there is nothing broken on the refrigerator. These "simple fixes" are some steps you can take to avoid an awkward conversation with a repair technician and avoid any unnecessary service.

As silly as it may sound, a shockingly large number of people quickly jumped to conclusions without stopping to check if the refrigerator was powered on. Don't be one of these people.

Again, this may seem simple, but trust us. Find your thermostat and check that it is set to the proper temperature. Side-by-side freezer/refrigerator thermostats are usually located in the rear, while thermostats under the set-top box are more likely to have their thermostat under the refrigerator.

The door didn't close properly.

Double check the door and gasket. Do the lights in the refrigerator turn on and off when the door is closed? Otherwise, the door may not work properly. Gasket refers to the flexible elastic strip around the edge of the door used to seal closed doors that can rip and leak hot or humid air into the refrigerator. If the gasket is torn, you should replace the gasket and see if the refrigerator stays cool.

If the food box blocks the ventilation holes, it may prevent cold air from circulating in the refrigerator. Tidy up the refrigerator or remove some foods that may block airflow and prevent the refrigerator from cooling.

A warm refrigerator isn't always obvious. There are many different reasons that can cause this problem. Part failure can be tricky, especially when you have to figure out which part is causing the problem. Our Mr. Appliance technicians list common refrigerator and freezer problems, where they occur and how to fix them.

The compressor is the part of the refrigerator that compresses the refrigerant vapor and pushes it into the coils on the outside of the refrigerator. The thrust and pressure generate heat, forming a hot gas, which then cools and absorbs heat from freezers and refrigerators.

If your freezer fan is still running but the refrigerator is not getting cold, the compressor or compressor start relay may be damaged.

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