It is still on and the light is on but the fridge is warm and the freezer is defrosting and there is a strong paint/chemical smell when the door is opened. What has happened? Is it broke, if so is it repairable?
2006-09-22 09:30:17 · 13 answers · asked by thelasttimeilookediwasdoingok 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
u need a new fridge especially if it smells like old paint/chemical and the bottom part of the fridge is warm.either your pump exploded or it's just to old. time for a new one.
2006-09-22 09:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by nojpsars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing. Repairs depend on the age and current value after depreciation. If the current value is less than £75 ($120) then its time to scout around the second hand shops(if you are what we call a bit short) or Currys do a new one for £169.00. A reasonable size. Its the compressor that has started leaking its gasses into the ozone and destroying it. Thanks mate. You've reduced the life of the planet but don't let that bother you too much. Get an Eco-friendly unit for twice as much if you want tom pay back.
2006-09-22 16:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you emptied the tray at the bottom?
Is there any 'bad' food in there?
If you know that there is none of the above, then I suggest you a man out! Or buy a new one, you a get a really energy efficient one for under £300 these days and that will come with a warranty too!
2006-09-22 16:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound like you've been scraping ice off with a sharp instrument and punctured a tube somewhere? The smell is freon gas escaping, I'ts a gonner I'm afraid. Cheaper to replace than repair.Check your insurance cover.
2006-09-22 16:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an expensive repair, get a new one it will work out cheaper in the long run.
2006-09-22 16:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by mistickle17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that smell is most likely burnt compressor oil.
your fridge is prolly shot...dont waste time or money on repairs...
buy a new one and u wont have to worry with it for years to come.
2006-09-22 16:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by normal_cody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's broken. Ask if your next door neighbour would mind storing your frozen stuff in their freezer, and buy a new one tomorrow.
2006-09-22 16:38:17 · answer #7 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smell is because its losing gas so its probably goofed and it would be cheaper to buy a new one than to get it fixed
2006-09-22 16:35:25 · answer #8 · answered by tonytucks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be anything - bad thermostat, compressor, start relay, etc.
Check the obvious - loose wires and stuff.
Call a repairman.
2006-09-22 16:33:14 · answer #9 · answered by Obsean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it's broken, get a new one!
2006-09-22 16:32:55 · answer #10 · answered by TashaLou1978 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋