3 Types of Issues You May Need to Address for Smart Refrigerators
If you have purchased a smart or WiFi connected refrigerator, then you may be wondering what types of repairs you should prepare for as the unit ages. If you are attempting to prepare for future repairs, there are a few that may cost more than others with this type of updated appliance. Here are a few of the refrigeration issues you can prepare for and what to know about each refrigeration repair.
Water Line Issues
One of the main issues you will have that will require refrigerator repair deals with the water lines. If you have a water dispenser on your refrigerator, the lines may become blocked or clogged. Those this is a normal repair it can become complicated when you are using a smart refrigerator. For example, some of the smart connect appliances will have a meter that lets you know when it is time to change the water filter unit. If the unit is not changed or placed in incorrectly, it can cause the water line to shut down as a safety feature. This means the repair will be to clear the line, replace the filter, and reset the system. They can also disconnect this safety feature if you agree to have it done and sign that it has been done.
Disabled Touchscreen Features
If you have a certain make and model of smart refrigerator, you likely have a touchscreen panel. This panel operates various aspects of the appliance including temperatures of the freezer compartments. If the touchscreen stops working, you will need to have a refrigerator repair technician called. The technician may have to replace the touchscreen or look for issues that are causing the touchscreen to fail. Keep in mind, if the touchscreen is not working, it can cause several failures in the system including temperature failures if timing schedules are set into the system.
Ice Maker Issues
There are some smart refrigerators that allow you to set the ice maker on a schedule from your phone. If there is a glitch between the phone and the refrigerator, the ice maker may not turn off or may not turn on. This can pose a serious issue with your appliance causing the need for refrigerator repairs. Your repair technician will reset the ice maker and can set the system to be on manual instead of connected to the smart device to prevent a breakdown in the future.
These are just a few of the repairs you can expect over the years with a smart or WiFi connected refrigerator. If you are concerned about maintenance and helping reduce the time between these types of repairs, contact your local appliance contractor. They can perform a service call and give you a better idea of what to expect with your appliance and what possible refrigeration repairs will be necessary with your specific make and model.
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