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Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Refrigerator Repair:

Cuts out just when I need it the most, in hot weather

Some times, specially in the hot days suddenly my refrigerator stops blowing cold air. (I have a Signature 2000 by Admiral). To restore the normal functionally I need to disconnect for about 2 hours. In the summer days I have too many problems because I never know when my refrigerator is going to go off. I've already changed the capacitor but the problem still happens. What can I do?

So it sounds to me like the unit is overheating and short cycling to me. First make sure there is no dust on the condenser if it’s placed underneath the refrigerator. Second, if this one has a fan near the compressor make sure it always starts and blows hard. To check for starting you Perhaps you can get some more air moving around it. You could:

Move it out from its enclosure if it's in tight.

Provide a cool air vent up from the basement if feasible.

Provide an air-through passageway up through cupboards built above it.

In hot weather, get more air moving around it by using a portable fan.