Maytag Refrigerator Not Cooling After Power Outage

Some refrigerators may not begin cooling again and the reset needs to be done once power is restored.

Maytag refrigerator not cooling after power outage.

Check for tripped gfci refrigerator outlet after power outage. The fridge and freezer section should be working just fine after the power outage. The power outage indicator lets you know if the power supply to the refrigerator has been cut off and the freezer temperature has risen to 18 f 8 c or higher. The only issue is the digital display panel will not be lit.

Some refrigerators need to be manually turned back on after a power outage or power surge. For example many refrigerators have a cooling on off setting a power outage setting that kicks in after a power outage or a showroom mode that will need to be turned off when you bring the refrigerator home. Fridge lights are on but not cooling a part within the refrigerator freezer may have failed or the fridge needs time to begin cooling if the power has just come back on and the refrigerator is running the fridge may need time to begin cooling again. Large appliances such as refrigerators are often installed on their own electrical circuit and in the event of a power outage the circuit breaker may have disengaged to protect the appliance from electrical damage.

Usually after a power outage your refrigerator will reset itself. The refrigerator could also accidentally be turned off during routine cleaning. Inspect the main the breaker box for the house. A setting that restricts cooling could have been accidentally turned or left on.

Put the breaker switch for the refrigerator s power circuit in the on or closed position.