Sometimes the Atlant household refrigerator surprises with strangenesses: the freezer works, and in the main chamber there are tropics. This is not to say that the equipment has completely broken down, because the freezer is functioning normally, but in fact it is already inoperative. How to find the cause and correct the situation, read the article.
Why the Atlant refrigerator is not working, and the freezer is working
When the main chamber does not freeze while the freezer compartment is operating, this is not very convenient for the user and can lead to a complete failure of the refrigerator. And the products will deteriorate 3 times faster, and eat only frosts - not “comme il faut”. To understand why this situation arose, and to know what to do, you need to understand the device and type of your refrigerator.
To find out what happened, you need to determine what type of Atlant refrigerator is in your kitchen:
- with one compressor;
- with two.
To find out this technical nuance, take a look at the user manual. You can expand the refrigerator and see for yourself the number of compressors.
Is it difficult to move heavy equipment? Our table will help to dot the "ё":
Sign | Manifestation | How many compressors does a refrigerator have?Atlant» |
Can you turn off the freezer without turning off the main camera? | Yes | 2 |
Not | 1 | |
A model with a mechanical control? Check the number of thermostats. | One | 1 |
Two | 2 | |
What type of system is No Frost (if provided)? | Usual | 2 |
Full | 1 | |
A “crying” evaporator is installed in the main compartment, and is No Frost in the freezer? | Yes | 1 |
Not | 2 |
Causes of failure of single-compressor Atlant models
If you have an Atlant refrigerator with one compressor, and the freezer is working in it, but the camera is not, check the following points:
- How tight is the door. If something inside the chamber prevents the door from closing, adjust the dishes on the shelves. If the seal is damaged, it is better to replace it. When the doors are skewed, it is worth adjusting the hinges or moving the door to the other side. You can try to set the equipment level. If you do not immediately notice a problem with the door, there will be ice inside, and water under the drawers, so you need defrosting.
- What is the temperature indoors and inside the chamber. When there is an excess of heat in the room, and the thermostat is at the maximum mark, it is difficult for the compressor to perform its functions. In models with one engine, almost all engine performance is spent on the freezer, and the second chamber cools after the freezer cools. For the compressor to have enough power, set the toggle switch to 2.5 (about -16 degrees) for the freezer. In the second chamber, set the regulator to the division between 2 and 3.
- Fan status. If the part is frozen (especially with the full Know Frost), the fan may freeze with ice. This will prevent air circulation and its entry into the second chamber. It’s easy to find out about the failure - listen to the work of the equipment, it will become much quieter. If the guesswork is confirmed, give the Atlant refrigerator about 10 hours to defrost.
If the recommendations give a visible result and the technique is reanimated, use the refrigerator as usual. If everything is unchanged, turn off the power and call the wizard.
Unicompressor Atlant does not freeze: reasons
If you have ATLANT MXM 2808-95, ATLANT MXM 2819-95, ATLANT MX 2822-66 or any other model equipped with one engine, our table with the causes of the problems will help you:
Sign | Problem |
The fan is not buzzing. After thawing for 10 hours, it did not turn on. | The cooler motor burned out (only for No Frost). The reason is freezing or natural deformations. It is necessary to replace the cooler engine with a new one. |
Ice and snow on the walls, especially from the back of the freezer. The cooler does not spin. | Probable breakdown of the evaporator heater (for No Frost). If the heater burns out, the evaporator is covered with ice or a "fur coat". The growth prevents the rotation of the cooler blades, which distills the cold into the main compartment. To solve the problem, you need to replace the heater. |
The engine does not work. There is a lot of ice in the freezer compartment, or the temperature in the compartment is lower than set. | There is a problem in the thermostat of the freezer (electromechanics) or the evaporator sensor (electronics). All the cold goes only to the freezer compartment, as the sensor “thinks” that it is too warm there. The solution is to replace the thermostat or sensor. |
Rusty drips on top of the freezer (with the bottom of the chamber). | Refrigerant leaked through the steel circuit of the freezer. May be caused by clogging of the drain of the upper chamber. If the drainage is clogged, water flows out and flows into the freezer. In this area there is a circuit that prevents the formation of condensate. In contact with water, the steel part rusts, which is why Freon gradually leaves the system. It is necessary to cut out rotten sections of the contour and seal it. Next, re-charge the refrigerant. |
Puncture chamber during defrosting. | A breach leads to refrigerant leakage. The master is obliged to diagnose the system to find the leak and ensure the integrity of the circuit, and at the end recharge the system.
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The wall swelled, or a powerful frost appeared in the main chamber. | “Symptom” refers to a refrigerant leak in the foam portion of the housing. Details are securely sealed, so dirty and complex work is ahead. Therefore, we recommend taking XO to service so that the cabinet is not opened in your kitchen. In the workshop, experienced mechanics will find a leak, replace the foam part, and fill the circuit. |
The compressor “rests” between work for a long time (typical for “electronic” models). | The evaporator sensor or the air sensor of the refrigerator compartment has broken. Sensors in case of breakdown do not signal that the cells are not cold enough, therefore, having completed its work, the motor will shut off for a long time. It is necessary to find and replace the faulty assembly. |
The compressor rests for a long time (for “electromechanics”). | The thermostat of the main compartment broke. The motor cools the freezer and goes into idle mode, although switching to the second chamber should work. Replacement of temperature controller required. |
A sign of failure does not mean its absolute probability. In order to understand for sure why the camera in Atlanta does not cool, and the freezer functions perfectly, thorough diagnostics are needed. Only the masters of service centers and private workshops have special equipment, so trust this procedure to them.
Breakdowns of models with one compressor can be many times more. Interestingly, they do not show themselves - this is their greatest danger. If you start such a problem, you can lose the working compressor, and then the repair "will result in a pretty penny." Such “silent” failures include:
- Clogged filter drier or clogged capillary. In addition to the refrigerant, the system has oil that lubricates the compressor. Over time, due to regular heating, the oil forms blockages in one of these nodes. To find a breakdown, a vacuum diagnostic tool is required. If it is a blockage, oil and refrigerant change is required.
- Engine decompression. Stable working pressure in the electric motor - 4-10 atmospheres. When decompression occurs, the pressure drops below the permissible limit, so the motor only cools the freezer. Need diagnostics and engine replacement. Motor repair is almost impossible.
- Defrost valve deformed (for models with electronic control unit). If the part “sticks” to the freezer cooling, switching to the refrigerator compartment does not occur and heat is collected there. It is necessary to replace the part.
Malfunctions of two-compressor refrigerators of the Atlant brand
Breakdowns of refrigerators with 1 compressor and with 2 are significantly different when it comes to the motor. Consider the causes and solutions to such problems.
Damage to the motor-compressor of the freezer
The motor that runs on the freezer starts up, runs from 5 to 10 seconds and immediately turns off - this is how it breaks down. This phenomenon is a consequence of the natural wear of the unit during prolonged use of equipment in conditions of high load on the motor (low marks of the temperature regulator in hot weather, etc.). In this case, the compressor must be replaced. A similar situation may be with the second motor, designed to cool the main camera. What should alert you? First of all - thawed products, clicks of the relay, short intervals of the motor and its frequent attempts to start.
Other failures of two-compressor Atlantes are similar to single-compressor units - air sensors, thermostat, control module, etc. fail.
The list can be doubled, but only a specialist can handle the repair of faults. It's not about the complexity of the work, but about finding the necessary details. Therefore, if you find different behavior of the cameras of the Atlant refrigerator, contact the service.