Chaps,
Our fridge/freezer is faffing around - well, it been for some time, but now she's talking about replacing. I'm looking at cheaper options -
like fixing it
Fridge doesn't work, but freezer bit is fine.
It's an integrated unit and it has no manufacturer labelling visible without taking it out of cupboard!
Is it worth getting a fridge repair person round, give it the big hammer persuasion or just bin it?
Cheers
ATB
Simon
Hi Simon,
I have heard that sometimes just turning them upside down for 24 hours and then back the right way up for another 24 hours before turning back on can
sometimes help. Not sure what this does but I'm guessing some sort of airlock removal or something.
HTH,
Craig.
depends whats wrong with it really. but if the fridge doesn't work, and its had a good innings, maybe its time for a new one
who needs a fridge when you have a phone with the take away number on speed dial.
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Originally posted by ashg
who needs a fridge when you have a phone with the take away number on speed dial.
Never turn a fridge upside down!
The oil in the compressor ends up in the condensor and basically shags it!
Not worth the repair.
Gas has to be recovered.
Get a new one.....it's cheaper in the long run, plus new ones are normally more energy efficient.
[Edited on 20/4/2009 by nitram38]
the only fridge you turn upside down is one using ammonia/water absorption cycle most commonly in caravans/campers and drugs fridges in hospitals, shakes up the mix...
my fridge is so cold that when I came back from holiday it had frozen missys cans of Irnbru and they'd then exploded 
what a mess 
There should be two seperate stats on the fridge and freezer.
Short out the fridge one. Does it work now ?
If so get a generic stat from your local refrigeration wholesalers.
Wouldn't bother calling out a fridge engineer, usually not worth the bother, all tossers. But a new one.
Just been offered a freezer by my outlaws, it has an electronic controls problem, parts are too expensive for me to fix (and I'm in the trade).
HTH
Lyn
If it's got separate compressors like ours it could be the fridge stat. It cost us £32 for ours to be repaired a couple of years ago
quote:
Originally posted by nitram38
Never turn a fridge upside down!
The oil in the compressor ends up in the condensor and basically shags it!
[Edited on 20/4/2009 by nitram38]
It won't fix a faulty stat turning it upside down either
quote:
Originally posted by fesycresy
There should be two seperate stats on the fridge and freezer.
Short out the fridge one. Does it work now ?
If so get a generic stat from your local refrigeration wholesalers.
Wouldn't bother calling out a fridge engineer, usually not worth the bother, all tossers. But a new one.
Just been offered a freezer by my outlaws, it has an electronic controls problem, parts are too expensive for me to fix (and I'm in the trade).
HTH
Lyn
... I work on commercial fridges (supermarkets etc...) and don't do domestics unless there in a canteen or cafe..
turning over a fridge on the type I mentioned works by remixing the ammonia and water (it's a reversible chemical reaction that needs a heater to
work) and I agree that a thermostat is worth replacing.. if done yourself, changing a compressor or regassing is when it gets expensive... the same thinking behind buying the cheapest dishwasher... you only use one
setting so why would you want a "plate warming" programme...