Haier fridge freezer not cooling at all, any ideas?

If both the fridge and freezer are completely at room temperature, the fault is usually something common to the whole cooling system rather than just one section. It could still be something simple, but a few basic checks will help narrow it down.

1. Check the obvious first - Is the appliance definitely powered up: lights on, display lit, any fans running? - Make sure it hasn’t been accidentally switched off at the controls or put into a holiday/demo mode.

2. Listen for the compressor - The compressor is the black motor at the back near the bottom. - You should normally hear or feel it running, or trying to start every so often. - If it is completely silent, the issue could be thermostat/control board/start device related. - If it clicks every few minutes but doesn’t run, the compressor start relay/overload or the compressor itself may be at fault.

3. Check for condenser cooling - On many Haier models there is a fan near the compressor/condenser area. If fitted, make sure it is running and the rear isn’t choked with dust.

4. Look for signs of a sealed system fault - If the compressor runs continuously but there is no cooling at all, that points more towards a refrigerant leak, blockage, or failed compressor. That is not usually a cheap DIY repair.

5. Internal fan/frost check - Open the freezer and listen for the evaporator fan with the door switch held in. - If there’s heavy ice build-up behind the back panel, it may be a defrost-related problem, though that more often causes poor rather than zero cooling.

Safety first: isolate the appliance from the mains before removing any panels or inspecting internal parts. For mains electrical faults, compressor issues, or any sealed refrigeration work, use a qualified appliance engineer.

If you can say whether the compressor is running, clicking, or totally dead, that would narrow it down a lot.

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