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Fridge not getting so cold now ... suggestions
Hi all
the built-under fridge we had when we moved in (it's about 8 years old now) is not keeping things as cold as it used to ... it seems well ventilated, but the compressor seems to run more than it used to. Could it have leaked refridgerant, and if so, are there places that can re-gas, or am I doomed to get a new one ? Anyone else suggest possible causes and checks ? thanks in advance |
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Fridge not getting so cold now ... suggestions
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:25:37 -0700, Jethro
wrote: Hi all the built-under fridge we had when we moved in (it's about 8 years old now) is not keeping things as cold as it used to ... it seems well ventilated, but the compressor seems to run more than it used to. Could it have leaked refridgerant, and if so, are there places that can re-gas, or am I doomed to get a new one ? Anyone else suggest possible causes and checks ? thanks in advance Pull it out and give the back a vaccum first - give it a clean and make sure the overflow bit at the back isn't blocked. Get a thermometer and check what temperature it's getting to. Does the thermostat in it make a difference? -- http://www.orderonlinepickupinstore.co.uk Ah fetch it yourself if you can't wait for delivery http://www.freedeliveryuk.co.uk Or get it delivered for free |
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On 19 Sep, 12:53, Mogga wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:25:37 -0700, Jethro wrote: Hi all the built-under fridge we had when we moved in (it's about 8 years old now) is not keeping things as cold as it used to ... it seems well ventilated, but the compressor seems to run more than it used to. Could it have leaked refridgerant, and if so, are there places that can re-gas, or am I doomed to get a new one ? Anyone else suggest possible causes and checks ? thanks in advance Pull it out and give the back a vaccum first - give it a clean and make sure the overflow bit at the back isn't blocked. Interesting, what does the "overflow" bit do ? Get a thermometer and check what temperature it's getting to. Does the thermostat in it make a difference? I'll need the thermometer to check .... ! |
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Fridge not getting so cold now ... suggestions
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:59:28 -0700, Jethro
wrote: On 19 Sep, 12:53, Mogga wrote: On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:25:37 -0700, Jethro wrote: Hi all the built-under fridge we had when we moved in (it's about 8 years old now) is not keeping things as cold as it used to ... it seems well ventilated, but the compressor seems to run more than it used to. Could it have leaked refridgerant, and if so, are there places that can re-gas, or am I doomed to get a new one ? Anyone else suggest possible causes and checks ? thanks in advance Pull it out and give the back a vaccum first - give it a clean and make sure the overflow bit at the back isn't blocked. Interesting, what does the "overflow" bit do ? it just drains away the drips from inside - they're easy to block up and although it might not affect the temperature of the fridge it's a good idea to have a look at it too. There'll be a little dray it drips into at the back and then evaporates from. Get a thermometer and check what temperature it's getting to. Does the thermostat in it make a difference? I'll need the thermometer to check .... ! If you've over filled the fridge and the air can't get round that'll complicate things too. I'd have thought if coolant had leaked then it'd all have leaked though. -- http://www.orderonlinepickupinstore.co.uk Ah fetch it yourself if you can't wait for delivery http://www.freedeliveryuk.co.uk Or get it delivered for free |
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In message , Mogga
writes There'll be a little dray it drips into at the back and then evaporates from. although most people don't have space for one of those (and they do tend to kick after a while) so use a tray which sits on the compressor. -- Si |
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On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:33:20 +0100, Si $3o&m wrote:
In message , Mogga writes There'll be a little dray it drips into at the back and then evaporates from. although most people don't have space for one of those (and they do tend to kick after a while) so use a tray which sits on the compressor. Ah but you get more beer on a dray. -- http://www.orderonlinepickupinstore.co.uk Ah fetch it yourself if you can't wait for delivery http://www.freedeliveryuk.co.uk Or get it delivered for free |
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