Recent content by Hugh Cressingham

Apparently it was the compressor. Not worth replacing in view of cost of repair, value of fridge etc. Thanks

Thanks. Yes to automatic defrost and definitely agree with need for more frequent defrosts. So no mileage in exploring under that last panel then?

Hi again Update on saga:. Switched off for another 48 hours (fridge and freezer emptied of contents and trays). Also removed panels at back of freezer to reveal fan and element/coil thing. (Fan at top, element underneath) Result-fridge still warm when restarted. There was one panel, directly...

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Thanks again. Will let you know how I get on.

Hi again JohnD Two further questions if I may: 1. I’ve now completely emptied fridge and freezer, food trays shelves etc for the second stab. Found back panels in the freezer, so tried to remove to assist thawing process, whether they expose the evaporator or otherwise. Unfortunately, unable...

Thanks. Just a pain the butt removing all those screws etc.

Thanks again. The problem is access. I guess I need to disconnect unit from cupboard etc.

Thanks. Haven’t been monitoring 24/7 but haven’t seen or heard a scintilla of dripping/pooling. How would I see dripping into the “evaporation dish around the back? Looks like I’ll have repeat the last 24 hours.

Hi I understand this issue could be evaporator fan related. (No cold air circulating in fridge). Have switched off for 24 hours but no cigar. Does this sound like fan motor knackered? If so, is it fairly accessible on this model? This is integrated, can’t see any obvious removable panels or...

Hi All First post so go easy on me. Wife bought two of these from B&Q. You’ll see one is yet to flower. Should it be ok, “eventually flower” etc? Many thanks