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[legslarrysmith_]

Thanks for posting, however the failed to mention that is the refrigerant has leaked then you don't just regas it, you must find the leak and fix that first, then ideally pressure test it with nitrogen unless you are confident enough you've not got any more leaks on the system and so go ahead and regas.

I without a doubt am sure you know this but just forgot to mention it in the video or assumed people may automatically know this but remember, new HVAC engineers may be watching this too.

Thanks once again for a great video showcasing common fault finding with refrigeration systems.

[jasonramsingh]

Try this to get the freezer working again. I have an LG Top-Bottom Fridge that was having similar trouble. Compressor and exterior fan were working fine but the freezer was not cooling. I removed the front interior trim of the freezer and saw that the evaporator fan was not working. I carefully unscrewed it from the housing frame behind the trim and checked the resistance and continuity on the wire connector which were excellent. Now I've seen repairmen who would just tell you to replace the fan but at that time of day that was not an option. Having done this before with a standing fan, I realised that all this fan wanted was a cleaning and lubricating of the magnets and impeller respectively. Eventually over time with these two there is a build up of dirt, and rust in some cases, which must be cleaned and so here is where WD 40 is your best friend. I used some of this on a paper napkin to wipe the two surfaces after which I used some treadmill silicone oil, you can use something similar, on the curved surface of the impeller as well as the shaft and end joint housing. I reinstalled the evap fan and plugged it in. Not only did it spin, but it spun faster than before. Also, make sure you clean the plastic fan blade which should just pop off the impeller shaft. I placed mine under the faucet and used some dishwashing soap. Hope this tip helps someone to save some time and money. 😀

[SRLove-ntux]

Morning, I have a swan retro fridge freezer think thermostat is player up it either freezes everything solid or not enough. Please advise 🙏

[robig]

this a beko, how do you get the cover off the relay ? im trying hard not to break it

[MrAcgolem]

My mini fridge was working fine but making a loud wind noise. I emptied it and was going to check it out. As I removed it I tipped it and the wind noise reduced so I tipped it further and the wind noise stopped. I thought it was fixed so I filled it up and it now runs quietly but doesn't cool at all 😂. Have I killed it?

[mekonenseidaragaw]

hello hello Hello family? May peace be upon us!
I have great respect and gratitude for any service you provide and I am your admirer.
1. After working perfectly for about three months, the new Enzo Deep Fridge has completely stopped working. The main symptom is that after I plug it in, it makes a beeping sound and then turns off after 20 or 30 seconds. Can you please suggest if there is an easy way to fix this problem? I'm so sorry

[Dan_TheMedic]

Great help these videos, thanks for posting.
I've an intergated BUSH fridge that was freezingup on the back wall so much so that anything touching it would freeze. I defrosted it then turned it back on and within 24 hours it was string to freeze again so I turned thermostat down and now the bloody thing doesn't cool at all.
I've had a look at the back and can't see anything obvious but theres still a hum from the fridge itself and the fan is working but the pipes coming to/from the compressor were black with a lot of black soot type deposit on them. Seems a shame to buy a new aplicance if this is a simple, cost effective fix.
I'd appreciate any advice.
TIA

[AmeerBinAmeer]

I have a new refrigerator since I bought it, and it does not cool at all in the summer, and the freezer section is very light...in Saudi Arabia I bought a second one with the same problem, what is the solution?

[Horizon]

My fridge is on the blink, it's working, but it's over-cooling on the interior back wall's upper half which has a frost/snow build up forming within a week to the point that it has to be defrosted, whilst the lower half isn't cold to touch as if what's behind it isn't functioning.
The thermostat control also isn't functioning, & the compressor is charging all the time. On the exterior back the radiator grill is warm on one side all the time whilst on the other side it isn't.

Any suggestions as to what the problem is appreciated, have had the Hotpoint/Whirlpool engineers out but all they did was fit a new thermostat immediately without any diagnostics, & when that didn't resolve it gave up saying it's beyond repair.

[zososierp]

Hi, my fridge-freezer freezer hasn't been freezing food lately. I've tried defrosting it and this worked a few months ago but I'm now having the same problem again, even though it's not freezing over. I've looked at the back and it resembles yours. I've taken a couple of caps off the end of the copper pipe valves. Why were there little rubber caps on the end of these?

[GarryElliottComedy]

Wonder if you’d have a suggestion, my belling fridge is only a little cold on the upper section of the back wall inside the unit. The compressor is hot and sounds normal but fridge is not cold. I’m thinking I need a new one? 👨🏻‍🔧

Thanks in advance.

[piecetoyou]

Hi mate got an issue with whirlpool chest freezer starting to leak water on the floor every 20 + hours about 2/3rds of a point.
This chest freezer does not have any drip tray at the back or underneath, No water leak at the back dry and clean, no water leak from the bottom drain plug,
So I am puzzled as its defiantly coming from under the freezer somewhere don't know model number but has AFG 519/H on the back,
Any advice would be appreciated please

[garethbeaton]

Just got new one shud i tack off polalsting on back pipe thank you

[ivecodaddy]

Montpellier fridge freezer... Stopped freezing? All sounds normal when plugged in. Changed thermostat ( genuine part) but still not freezing??? Can anyone help?