I was chipping ice when I punchier the freezer, gasses leaked out. Is it no longer good?

Answer 1

yep, no good ... time to buy a new fridge.

Answer 2

You let some (or all) of the freon coolant out. It CAN be replaced at a licensed repair shop, but may cost you more than it is worth. Especially if it was an older freezer that used one of the discontinued types of freon coolant gasses.

A newer freezer will probably be so much more efficient that it will pay for itself in a year or two in reduced electricity costs. If you get a new one, get one only as large as you need; and check the energy guide label on the front. Compare models.

Cheap sticker price isn't necessarily cheap ownership cost.

Answer 3

You can have it fixed. But, it is not worth it. The systems are filled and sealed at the factory. Letting the gas out is one problem. But, you also let moisture into the system. Having it serviced will get it working again but it will wear out more quickly if the technition dosen't adress the moisture in the system. The manual defrost systems are more energy efficeint. Usually get colder, and keep food longer than frostless. Luckily they also cost less. Just replace it and in the future when you defrost it be patient and wait for the ice to melt on its own.

Answer 4

Those gasses are what make the freezer work, so I suspect it's toast; sorry to be the bearer of bad news. You might check to see what it would cost to get it repaired, but my guess is that buying a new appliance would be cheaper. Might want to consider one that's frost-free this time, so you don't have this problem again.

Answer 5

You're pretty much out of luck.
Depending on the model, it might cost you more to repair it than to replace the whole unit.
Suggestion, use something blunt, like a wooden spoon in the future. If you can't hurt yourself with it, chances are that you won't be able to damage the freezer.

Answer 6

YUP- buy it a tomb stone, because you killed 'er!

Ive done the same thing, TWICE! Learn from your mistakes and mine...let the ice melt on its own. throw a towel in the freezer part to soak up the melting water.

NOW, unplug the beast--without the coolant, the thing will put out HEAT and slow-cook your food and that is a STINK you will never forget!

Buy a new fridge...dont whack the new one.

Answer 7

you know by now its a gonner. frost free has been around a long time, it must be an old unit. future refrence hot water in a spray bottle works fast without damaging.see if your electric provider will give you a rebate for upgrading.

Answer 8

i did that once and called a repairman; he said there isnt any thing i or he can do cause it is permantely damaged; so i had to buy another refrigrator; Thus when you puncture it the freon that keep it cold and froze leaks out and it will be ineffective and could cause some irritation if not other minor illness.

Answer 9

If you can find someone who can seal the hole, which takes special equipment to do, fix it and recharge it. Get an estimate first, you might get a good deal depending where you are.

Answer 10

if you call a appliance service center they can fix it

they will have to solder the hole closed and pull a vacuum on the system

then refill the unit

but personally i would use it as the excuse to buy a new one

Answer 11

Yeah, you killed it. That was the coolant that leaked out - would suggest you contact an appliance repair shop, maybe they can patch it and recharge the system... maybe.