Frost-free fridge freezers: These have the advantage over static fridge freezers in that they don't have to be defrosted every six months. Their downside however, is that they can struggle in extreme ambient temperatures. This means in summer the balance that is maintained in the fridge and freezer can be lost resulting in either the fridge becoming warm or the freezer not being sufficiently cold. How do i fix it: The air flow from the freezer up into the fridge can become blocked due to ice forming in the rear cavity of the freezer. The best course of action is to turn off your fridge and freezer for 24 hours (leave the freezer door open while the machine is off, this will help to speed up defrosting). This should allow sufficient time for any ice or moisture build-up in the rear cavity of the freezer to clear allowing the air flow to resume. This ice build-up can not be seen inside the fridge or freezer, but is located in the rear cavity of the freezer. WARNING: This will mean that anything in the fridge and freezer will be lost unless alternative refridgeration can be found. After 24 hours close the freezer door and turn the machine on. Allow sufficient time (approx. 8 hours) for the cold to rebalance in both the fridge and freezer to know if the problem is fixed. If this does not solve the problem then a service call would be required to identify the fault. Add Comment |
