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[LG refrigerator power] The refrigerator operates continuously. The refrigerator operates continuously without stopping.

Troubleshooting

If a lot of the cold air from inside the refrigerator is lost, the motor may continue to operate to maintain a normal operating temperature.
Also, if the temperature is altered to [Medium] or higher, the operating time may increase and the motor may continue to operate.

Try this

Has your refrigerator been relocated, repaired or serviced recently?

➔ Wait a day or so for the inside of the refrigerator to reach the set temperature.

If the refrigerator has been relocated, repaired or serviced recently, the temperature inside the refrigerator may increase due to the loss of cold air.
In order to maintain a normal operating temperature, the motor may continually operate for a day or so.
When the set temperature is reached, the cold air motor (compressor) runs and stops repeatedly, as usual.
Also, when the set temperature has been reached, the operating time of the cold air motor (compressor) is reduced.

The sound from the cold air motor on the back of the refrigerator

Is the temperature set to [Medium] or higher?

➔ Lower the temperature by one level.

If the temperature is set to [Medium] or higher, the operating time may increase and the motor may continue to operate.
When a set temperature is reached, the motor runs and stops repeatedly, as usual

Lower refrigerator temperature

Did you leave the freezer or refrigerator compartment door open for a long time?

➔ Check if the door is closed properly.

If the freezer or refrigerator compartment door is left open for a long time, the motor will continue to operate to compensate for the loss of cold air from inside the unit.
Also, if the refrigerator door is not closed properly due to weakened adhesion of the door gasket, cold air continues to escape and the motor may continue to operate.
Make sure that you check that the door is closing properly.

Cold air escapes through the refrigerator door
Operating time of the motor
The operating time of the motor is significantly affected by the number and times of door opening and closing, food storage method and food quantity, as well as the installation location, etc.

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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