Fridge-freezer gone bonkers

[lucca]

Good morning you clever ABers. My fridge-freezer has seriously misbehaved:- yesterday the fridge was ever so warm and cosy whilst the freezer bit went into quadruple overdrive, resembling a solid slab of ice. The motor was still singing away. Is this a case of R.I.P? I had a foolish hope that if I switched it off, defrosted completely, and switched on again, it might somehow correct itself.......no. Any ideas please?

[redman41]

How old is your Fridge/Freezer lucca ?
It might just be a Thermostat problem and would need replacing

[lucca]

Can't quite remember, Redman, but I'd guess 7 or 8 years old. If it is thermostat, are you clever enough to know how to fix it/buy? Can you pop around to do it?! I make very good cheese straws and have just made blackcurrant jam in order to rescue fruit!

[redman41]

If I had the parts to do it I would help you out especially with cheese straws and Blackcurrant Jam on offer.
Speak to a reputable Service Engineer, preferably one who has no call-out charges.
Lokk at the Ads in your local paper and enquire of your friends and neighbours for a recommended Engineer !!

[rowanwitch]

New thermostat isnt that expensive....our last one was £80 including fitting do not try tempting my man with cheese straws.... or I will curse your washing machine as well

[redman41]

Ha Ha Ha !! The Fruits of LOVE are for you alone my dearest Evey !! xx

[lucca]

Look, I'm already hot and bothered, especially with my warm fridge. Might do you a fry=up in it, Redman! (Thanks for your advice, though). Do you think 8ish years old is ancient for a ff these days? By the way, RW, I know a spell or two as well!

[redman41]

definitely 8yrs is not old for a Fridge/Freezer especially if it is a reputable make. Good luck in finding a good Engineer !!

[rowanwitch]

8 years is pretty old these days built in obsolescence means most major applances have a 5 to 6 year expected span so actually if you replace the thermostat and get another couple of years out of it you will be doing really well...

[ladyalex]

If it was me, I think I'd get a new one...frost free....
Don't know the environmental effects of frost-freeness, but it has certainly removed one of my least-liked (most hated) jobs.

It's going to cost you for a call out before you even start in on getting it fixed....

[rowanwitch]

Sorry to argue with you honey... getting tired I think

[redman41]

Had a LEC Fridge/Freezer for 15 years and sold it for £40. two years later it was sold on again in good working order for the same amount......

[rowanwitch]

..rarely have anything survive that long..... although more hopeful about current F/ F as it is one of those big double door american style ones and it starts out with a 5 year guarantee

[redman41]

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[rowanwitch]

Plenty of room to hide housemates body while I make my escape

[redman41]

You are a darling, that's why I love you !! xx

[rowanwitch]

Mutual honey...and no one has noticed we're here...SSSShhhhhhxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx sorry Lucca for hijacking your thread.... but the chance to get few mushy posts in is too good to miss

[lucca]

Now just you look here, RW, I've noticed you're here! Have just made another batch of jam and it's bl^^dy good. Scones will be served, Redman. Seriously, thanks to everyone for your opinions - reluctantly I think RW is correct about the built-in kna^^eredness. Am checking about bods' call-outs etc. We shall see.