Hotpoint Freezer Intermittent Red Warning Light

[foxyferret]

Hi, I have a Hotpoint FZ175 upright frost free freezer about 10 years old. The red warning light is coming on which according to the manual means the temperature is too high. I have checked all around the door seals finding no cracks, dirt etc and the door has not been left open. Next I turned the temperature dial to off and turned off at the plug as per manual instructions. When I turn it on again the red light has gone out but the freezer is silent. After about 15 mins, you hear the freezer turn on so it is running. It worked all last night but during today the red light appeared again so I went through the same procedure again. I am now going backwards and forwards to the freezer every couple of hours as this red light keeps coming on. The compressor at the back of the freezer is hot but I assume it is supposed to be. When the freezer goes quiet, it seems that is the time the red light comes on. I found myself getting up at 3 in the morning just to check the freezer as it is fairly full of food. Any advice would be appreciated thanks.

[EDDIE51]

Ten years old is VERY OLD for a freezer ! Most have about had it by then ! From what you say it looks like the ' Refridgerent Gas has run out ! It always leaks away slowly , I am surprised it has lasted 10 years !! The compressor being hot is another sign that the freezer is near the end of its useful life span ! Time for a new one ! (Most last less than 6 years !! )

[Tashi]

https://www.hunker.com/12239282/when-to-replace-refrigerators-and-freezers

[Rockrose]

10 years is not that old.
Ring Hotpoint and see what they say.

[ummmm]

Some good reading there for Eddie!

[teacake44]

You don't really think Hotpoint are going to tell you whats wrong over the phone, more like insist they send an engineer @ £70 call out. :)

[TonyV]

foxy think you need a replacement, if it's that old given you good service.

[Tuvok]

Sounds familiar - I think our old one was a Hotpoint - possibly the same model.

First time we had that problem, it was the circuit board.

Next time it happened it, the drain pipe was constantly freezing up - we eventually replaced the freezer.

[Rockrose]

No teacake I don’t, but when my washing machine broke down it was as simple as phoning and I took out an insurance with them it was cheaper that calling out an engineer

[foxyferret]

Thanks all for your advice. I was afraid you were going to say I needed a new one, only because I have just forked out nearly £500 for a new dishwasher. As they were all bought at the same time, I expect the washing machine to go kaput next week. Rats, rats and double rats.

[TonyV]

Foxy expect about 6 years unless you buy expensive makes.

[ladybirder]

Have you read Tashi's link Foxy? It's v useful.
Is this of any help at all?https://www.youtube.com/user/HotpointServiceUK

[TonyV]

Foxy have a look here for good priced white goods.

https://ao.com/l/standard_dishwashers-free_standing/1-9/21-23/

[queen 1954]

Is there enough space behind it for good air flow,my daughters used to keep cutting out in the summer.When i went over to look at it it had somehow got pushed back right against the wall so was over heating.once we pulled it away from the wall it was fine,it may not be relevant to your problem but just a thought.my fridge freezers 20 years old and still going strong,hope you get it sorted.

[Tuvok]

Before you go splashing the cash, take a look at sites like Quidco etc. - you might find cashback offers there - I've had £130 from my broadband, and I'm due another £85 from my current broadband.

[teacake44]

That's what I mean Rockrose, they will sell you insurance, or an engineer, but I really don't think they will give insurance on a 10year old fridge.

[Tuvok]

Had a quick look on Quidco - for AO they are offering £25 off over £200 + 1% cashback

[Rockrose]

I got insurance on a 9 year old washing machine

[teacake44]

Cheaper to buy a new one, than pay cover out.

[Rockrose]

No it wasn’t!

[teacake44]

Yes it is.