Fridge/Freezer power cord too short.

[Exinferis]

Hi,

My fridge/freezer died on Saturday. Bought a new one and tried installing today, but the power cord is too short.

Thought I could solve this issue as the socket is one of those wall mounted ones, not inset in the wall. Thought it was coming from the socket near it, but nope, it's going to it, so can't move it.

Only options I can see are using an extension lead or getting someone in. The manual says no extension lead is to be used but I've read a few sites where people have said it's OK as long as it's short.

Any advice gratefully received!

 

[big-all]

is there no chance off swapping over sockets with another appliance nearby ??

 

[Exinferis]

Hi. Thanks for your reply.

Not really. It's a fitted kitchen so I'd have to cut through two panels to get the plug to the nearest socket. And that's the spur from the one the old fridge was plugged in to so I'm not sure how safe that would be anyway?

I've attached a few pictures for reference.

 

[big-all]

there is zero danger using a different socket regardless off route chosen a socket in the same circuit is exactly as safe even iff a bit more difficult to unplug
just be sure to label any flexes machines or plugs with labels referring to what they are connected too

 

[Exinferis]

OK thanks for that. I'll have a look and see if I can cut a piece out of the wood then.

 

[jj4091]

There is no reason why you should not use an extension lead either.

 

[Bosswhite]

Resite the socket lower down and run cable into the top of the surface box. looks like that should give you an extra foot on the length .

 

[JP_]

Just get a 1 gang extension lead, something like this.

 

[Exinferis]

Thanks to you all for replying. I ended up cutting through the cabinet. Didn't want to void the warranty by using an extension; you know how picky companies are!

All the best,
Ex

 

[mattylad]

They would not know if an extension was used, nor should it have any effect on any warranty.