Fridge/Freezer - Re-gassing

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 16:20

My Arcelik Fridge/Freezer has decided to go on strike, any ideas who to call with regards to getting it re-gassed???

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 16:41

if your fridge is losing gas beware this is very harmful and can kill if i was you chuck it and get a new one

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 16:51

I think its lost it all already!

Anyone got Vaughans no?

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 16:52

Hi authentichoccie,

Your Arcelik Fridge/Freezer could have a 3 year warranty.

If not, try Nigel 0542 885 3211.

Good luck

Navek

authentichoccie


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Posts: 481

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 16:53

Its over 5 years old!

Will give him a call. Thanks

fazo1


Joined: 23/08/2008
Posts: 406

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 18:20

can regas your fridge call me will com tomorow

fazo1


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Message Posted:
23/01/2009 18:29

its nigel on 05428853211

blinky



Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 19:45

I would check what type of refrigerant it is first to save another call out, it should say on serial id badge inside fridge, R404a, R134a or a propane type refrigerant r600a. isopropane r290a, the latter 2 engineers rarely carry as highly explosive and expensive, but domestic engineers usually carry this type.let them know first when u place call.

Are you sure its short of refrigerant? what are the symptoms??

The gas is not harmfull or can kill!!! it will make the sky clear and sunny!!!



dave

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
23/01/2009 20:31

authentichoccie

What makes you think your fridge needs re-gassing?

Domestic fridge/freezers have sealed systems and unless broken/punctured or rusted the system will not leak refrigerant so they dont need re-gassing unless they go through a repair process..

Let me know if you want a definate diagnose and an estimate for fixing it.

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 09:13

Ok here are my fridges symptoms!

Its making a noise as if its running, but not the right noise! (Bear with me I am a woman after all!)

No cold air is coming out of the vents.

Both the fridge and the freezer have packed up.

Someone looked at it for me and said maybe it needs re-gassing so figured it's gotta be worth trying as opposed to chucking it out and buying a new one which i can't afford to do right now!

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 10:55

Ok,although the information you provided is not enough lets try to make few guesses.

First of all,there are few components generating an audible noise,one is the compressor and others are few fan motors on some models.

We have to establish which one is functioning and which onbe is not...

It could be that the compressor is not running,the noise you hear is from fan motors.



I need to ask you few questions about symptoms,can you call me on 0533 8610329

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 10:58

Ok,although the information you provided is not enough lets try to make few guesses.

First of all,there are few components generating an audible noise,one is the compressor and others are few fan motors on some models.

We have to establish which one is functioning and which onbe is not...

It could be that the compressor is not running,the noise you hear is from fan motors.



I need to ask you few questions about symptoms,can you call me on 0533 8610329

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 10:59

my apologies for double post...

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 12:58

Thanks Iceman but Nigel been and job done!



Re-gassed and temperature dropping!



Looking forward now to first glass of Chilled wine for 3 days!!!

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 13:05

well done to nigel then...But,as a refrigeration technician i would love to hear the reason why he had to re-gas a domestic fridge..

Did you bother asking him why?

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 13:06

No! so long as its working not bothered!

Anyway I'm at work husband at home so left it to him!

iceman


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Posts: 724

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 13:11

OK...as long as you dont mind paying for something you shouldn't,am not bothered either.!

fazo1


Joined: 23/08/2008
Posts: 406

Message Posted:
24/01/2009 13:26

helo iceman there was a blockage in the dryer replaced dryer vacked out and recharged left all ok