A refrigerator that runs constantly is usually working too hard to stay cold — most often because of dirty condenser coils, a weak door seal, or a failing fan or defrost part. It wastes energy and wears out the compressor faster, so it’s worth fixing even if the food is still cold.
The common causes
- Dirty condenser coils: the number-one cause — clean them twice a year
- Weak door seal: lets cold air escape, so it never stops
- Failing condenser or evaporator fan: poor airflow
- Defrost fault: ice on the coil forces constant running
- Set too cold: 37°F fridge / 0°F freezer is plenty
Try this first
Vacuum the coils, check the door seal with a dollar bill, make sure vents inside aren’t blocked, and confirm the temperature isn’t set colder than needed. These fix a lot of “runs constantly” cases.
When it’s a repair
If it still runs nonstop, a fan, defrost part or the compressor may be the cause ($180–$400, more for sealed-system work). We diagnose it and give you the price up front.
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