Clive Arthur wrote:
Our freezer has packed in and I've just thrown out the contents.

It's a 50cm wide 'under the counter' Bush freezer kept in the cellar.
Previously, it was very little used - peas, ice, occasional ice cream
and for chilling wine. A few weeks ago I filled it with junk stuff for
lockdown, and it was certainly working two weeks ago. It's only three
years old.

Plugtop fuse is fine as is power socket but there's no current drawn.

Normally, for the sake of £130 I'd just get another, but Argos aren't
delivering. Maybe somewhere else is?

What's the most likely problem? It's a very simple device, no
electronics, no lights or manual switches, just a thermostat control.

I was almost looking forward to the frozen junk food.


The fault could be anything from the sensor to the compressor, including
the starter circuitry. Although the motor side of compressors seem
reliable. It could be as simple as a €˜dry joint , a poke around wouldnt
do any harm if you turn the power off an feel able.


As for suppliers, try John Lewis.

Also, as the cellar is probably unheated, check what ever you buy is
suitable for use in unheated areas. The John Lewis one we bought is, as is
the one middle daughter bought. From memory they come with a longer
guarantee and price is no more than other shops.

Weve used Currys in the past- our previous chest freezer came from them.
It lasted 20+ years, no complaints. Cheap and cheerful. Weve used them
since for other things, delivery seems reliable but they do try to sell
their warranties- even when the product has a 5 year warranty.




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