Fridge smells like it burning and want cool

Not sure if the compressor motor is running sounds like it I reset the fridge but still a burning smell and warm

Hi,

You have to remove the lower cover at the back to get to the condenser and the compressor.

Be careful as the compressor motor may be very hot if it has been running continually for a long time. Switch off the fridge at the power outlet before you start.

Once you have the cover off and inspected the condenser and carefully felt the compressor motor to see if it is hot and the cause of the burning smell, turn the fridge back on and check that the condenser fan is also working

Check it all motor it’s hot smells seems to be coming from there and yes the fans in fridge is working .(if water gets down into the fans inside the fridge and freezer when washing out the fridge will that make it not cool

Hi,

Water and electricity are not a good mix.

At best if cleaning a refrigerator you should only use a damp cloth and not have water sloshing about, getting into places where it shouldn't.

You may have to get a fridge repair service out to check if the compressor is OK if you're smelling an electrical burning smell from there. With normal usage the compressor will be warm but not hot.