REFRIGERATOR REPAIR If a refrigerator is constantly running ,what could be wrong?

Dirty condenser coils...Yuck!

Forced air refrigerators or built-in refrigeration units need to have their condenser coils cleaned at least twice a year. In fact, if you have pets you may want to clean them even more often than that! The reason is because as dust and dander gathers in and around the coils, it prevents the condenser from working properly. The refrigerator is now working twice as hard to keep your food cold, and as such, your electric bill is paying the price—or rather, you are! Here is how to easily clean your refrigerator's condenser coils to help keep it running more efficiently.
Step 1
The first thing you should always do when working on your refrigerator is either unplug it from the outlet or turn off the breaker supplying power to it. Don't worry about your food going bad; the interior of the fridge will remain cold for a few hours after power loss and this job only takes a few minutes.

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  Step 2
  Next, on the bottom front of your refrigerator there should be a grill-like cover panel. If you have never cleaned your condenser coils before, then this grill will probably look kind of hairy itself! Some models have panels that simply snap off, while others may need to be unscrewed. Remove this panel.
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  Step 3
  Turn the vacuum cleaner on and use the wand and nozzle attachment to clean out all of the dirt and debris that has accumulated under your refrigerator. Then, focus the nozzle on the condenser coils. Try to get as much dust as possible out of the coils.
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  Step 4
  When you feel that the vacuum has sucked up everything it possibly can, turn your attention on that dirty cover plate. Use the vacuum to clean out the grills and remove all of the dirt. For the best results, give it a nice wash with some hot bleach water.
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  Step 5
  Dry off the cover plate and install it back on the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in or turn the breaker back on. That's all it takes to clean your condenser coils and keep your refrigerator running as efficiently as possible.

Perhaps it could be too close to the wall for air circulation.  Try moving it out just a little.

Also, check the air intake inside the refrigerator.  Once, my sister blocked the intake with a pack of hamburger rolls and it kept running, because it couldn't draw any air.

Its best to check all the simple things as listed above as these are normally the problem and can be fixed by a little check over the whole unit by yourself. And once done if it is just simple case of the above all you need to do is take a little more care in your equipment and check its running 100% once every two weeks (which is the recommended time space for commercial refrigeration units).

A little more time and notice in details can save £100's-£1000's each year :)

If its not quite so simple I recommend contacting a catering equipment supplier such as www.thamesvalleycatering.co.uk www.fosterrefrigerator.co.ukto see how much they would charge for a one time check over and fix, and also ask above pricing for yearly cover just to be safe (plus some companies offer yearly cover plans for lest).

I have a ge refrigerator , modle no# tfx27fjc 

S. No# 221754     it keeps running what is wrong, it is a side by side,          my e-mail is Hydiepg@windstream.Net  If anyone knows what is wrong with it

The maintanence of your refrigerator is very important to the over all long life of the appliance.  A routine check up and cleaning will go a long way in making sure your refrigerator runs for years to come. A tune up should take place on a yearly basis.  You can call your local repair man for details.

The maintanence of your refrigerator is very important to the over all long life of the appliance. A routine check up and cleaning will go a long way in making sure your refrigerator runs for years to come. A tune up should take place on a yearly basis. You can call your local repair man for details.