Lord Geordie Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Reason being, the ex rang me the other day as her fridge freezer has packed in! I managed to rustle up £25 and buy her a second hand Miele fridge as she has a freezer already. Got the fridge off gumtree and got it home, let it stand for around three hours and set it away. It won't cool down according to her? It's staying at 10 degrees. I am now not in a position to get her another, so am looking online at scenarios that cause the symptoms. Blocked dryer seems to be a possibility and just wondering if an ultrasonic wave may dislodge any blockage? Or whether it would mean replacing the dryer phial. I plan to have a good look at it tomorrow and see if I can get it working for her, but if it's broke I will be a little miffed. I know it's caveat emptor and all that! But felt right doing the helping someone out! Now seems the only person I helped was the one selling the fridge if we have a refrigeration tech I would be open to some suggestions please! Thanks awfully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 It was a decent move, and you did the right thing buying a quality brand, LG. Someone will be along who can help you out, I’m sure. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 may need re gassing once they start to leak they will need gassing from time to time have a look on freecycle people moving house etc put stuff on there rather than throw it away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Have a look on the free adds on gumtree.or pre loved . you sometimes see them on there for free .i gave one away last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 try standing it upside down overnight, have a pal swears this works, something to do with the gas, collects broken fridges, does this then sells the ones that work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Give Ditchy a shout, Fridge repairman to the gentry. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 55 minutes ago, itchy trigger said: try standing it upside down overnight, have a pal swears this works, something to do with the gas, collects broken fridges, does this then sells the ones that work We used to do this with caravan fridges and it seemed to work, worth a try . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Perhaps popping it upside down helps the liquid gas flow through the dryer and dislodges and blockage or dirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 As said above. Years ago father sold and repaired kitchen appliances - there was a 'thing' about not tipping a freezer flat for example as it deprimes? the refridgerant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 could be a gas issues or a faulty stat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 8 hours ago, itchy trigger said: try standing it upside down overnight, have a pal swears this works, something to do with the gas, collects broken fridges, does this then sells the ones that work This used to work with the old 'pre compressor' type (as were used from a heater element or gas flame in caravans etc.) I don't believe it works with the more modern and efficient compressor types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) Well I shall give you all a little amusement!! following a tip about looking around freecycle and the like I found another on Gumtree locally free for collection. I contacted the chap and verified he still had it. And said I would like to take it. He asked when i could collect so arranged a time to collect. He sent a text to say it was on the drive 20 mins before I arrived as he had to go to work! I get to the address and yup, there on the drive is the aforementioned fridge in all its glory! Out the car, open the boot and in it goes! Secure it in place and sets off home. Get it out the car and think to myself "where is the flex and plug"? closer inspection reveals some flaming scrappy had whipped the blooming compressor assembly out of the fridge in the 20 mins it was on the drive. I was gutted to be fair as it was apparently in good working order. Now after a few hours I see the funny side and am having a bit of a chuckle, so tomorrow need to make a trip to the tip with it. Next time look it over BEFORE putting it in the car one day my doing right for others will GO right Edited September 6, 2018 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 you dont seem to have much luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 You certainly get some good luck mart ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) It's all just a big laugh really! I don't mind as it was really funny. Yes I wasted £10 in fuel, but I could pay 8 times that to see a comedian that wouldn't give me half the laugh Edited September 7, 2018 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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