Fridge Not Cooling? What We Fixed for a Palm Harbor Family (And What Might Be Causing Yours)

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A Whirlpool refrigerator in Palm Harbor suddenly stopped cooling. The freezer still worked, but the fridge section was warm — and their groceries were quickly going bad. They Googled “fridge repair near me” and called Professional Appliance Repair.

We arrived same day. Our technician diagnosed the problem as a failed compressor start relay — a common issue that prevents the compressor from turning on, even though the fridge is running.

✅ We replaced the relay with an OEM part, tested the compressor and thermostat, and had the fridge cooling again in less than an hour.

🛠️ What Can Cause a Fridge to Stop Cooling?

Here’s what might be happening inside your refrigerator — and how we fix it:

❗ Symptom	🔍 Possible Cause	🔧 Repair / Part Involved
Fridge warm, freezer still cold	Evaporator fan motor failure	Fan motor replacement
Fridge & freezer both warm	Compressor start device failure	Replace start relay or capacitor
Clicking or buzzing sound	Compressor trying to start but failing	New start relay or compressor test
No airflow in fridge compartment	Defrost system issue	Replace defrost heater, thermostat, or timer
Compressor runs nonstop	Dirty condenser coils or sensor issue	Clean coils or replace thermistor

These problems are more common in Florida’s humid climate, where fridges work overtime to keep food cold. If caught early, most repairs can be done quickly and affordably.