Why does refrigerator refrigerant leak? These are the main reasons
Everyone knows that the basis of refrigerator work is refrigerant. If there is a problem with the refrigerant, it will cause problems in the refrigerator, and the cooling effect will be reduced. Therefore, the freezing effect or preservation effect of refrigerators that have been used for a long time will be reduced because the refrigerant may leak. So what are the reasons for refrigerator refrigerant leakage? How to check if the refrigerator at home is normal?
Refrigerants in refrigerators are environmentally friendly, colorless, odorless and odorless under normal circumstances. If refrigerant leaks, the most direct manifestation is that the refrigerator is not cooling. However, you can also use the soap leak detection method to check whether the refrigerant leaks.
Soap bubble leak detection is widely used in maintenance. The method is to cut the soap into pieces, soak it in hot water, constantly stir it to melt it, and after cooling, it becomes a light yellow solution. The solution should not be too thick or too thin.
When leak detection, first wipe the inspected area with gauze, then use a clean brush and dip it in soapy water to coat it around the inspected area. Carefully observe whether there are air bubbles. If there are any air bubbles, it means that there is a leak.
As a consumable, the refrigerant in the refrigerator will leak normally during use, and there are other reasons that cause the refrigerant to leak in advance.
1. After the refrigerator has been used for a long time, a thick layer of ice will form inside. So many people will choose to use a knife or a sharp object to de-ice. During this process, with a little force, traces will be drawn on the inner wall of the refrigerator, and the panel will be easily punctured. The refrigeration pipes behind may be poked at any time, causing refrigerant leakage.
2. The internal parts of the refrigerator will gradually age during use, or external factors will cause damage, and the refrigerant will easily leak.
A large amount of leakage of refrigerant in refrigerators is very dangerous. The substances in it can react with the air and create open flames, so we should not underestimate this problem. Check more whether the refrigerator at home is normal or damaged. If there is any problem, ask maintenance personnel to check.