Why does the fridge thermostat have an inverted scale?

1. How does a thermostat work in a refrigerator?
2. How do I know if my fridge thermostat is faulty?
3. What do the numbers mean on a fridge thermostat?
4. What makes the fridge colder higher or lower the number?
5. Why is refrigerator temperature fluctuation?
6. Do refrigerators have two thermostats?

How does a thermostat work in a refrigerator?

The thermostat controls the cooling process by monitoring the temperature and then switching the compressor on and off. When the sensor senses that it's cold enough inside a refrigerator, it turns off the compressor. If it senses too much heat, it switches the compressor on and begins the cooling process again.

How do I know if my fridge thermostat is faulty?

If food freezes inside the fridge or its compartments, the cause may be a faulty thermostat. You can use an appliance thermometer to check the thermostat, or try increasing the temperature a couple of degrees. Then wait a day to check whether the food has become unfrozen.

What do the numbers mean on a fridge thermostat?

The numbers on the fridge's temperature dial indicate refrigerant power. The higher the number goes the colder the fridge will maintain. Setting it to 5 will make your fridge the coldest. With this out of the way, it should be noted that a lower fridge temperature does not equal better food storage.

What makes the fridge colder higher or lower the number?

Some fridges don't show the temperature but work on a setting that is listed from 1 to 5. The numbers on the fridge's temperature dial indicate the refrigerating power. Therefore, the higher the setting, the cooler the fridge will be. Choosing setting 5 will make your fridge the coldest.

Why is refrigerator temperature fluctuation?

The vents or sensors are blocked

Overfilling your refrigerator or blocking the vents with food is one of the most common causes of temperature fluctuations, and thankfully, it's a very easy problem to solve. Within your fridge, there are numerous vents that allow warm air to leave and cold air to enter.

Do refrigerators have two thermostats?

There are two thermostats, one for the refrigerator, one for the freezer. Both are pressure bulbs (older units) and/or temperature sensors (newer units). Here's how it works. Why do refrigerators and freezers always have the back exposed?