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Absorption fridge not cooling...

Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 9:26 pm
by Vrichings
Hello,
My fridge doesn't seem to be cooling....whether powered by mains or leisure battery. It makes clicky noises when I unplug it, like coolant noise. Don't think I have a coolant leak as there is no smell at all.

I have changed the fuse in the plug.

Any suggestions? Thank you in advance

Re: Absorption fridge not cooling...

Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 10:08 am
by g8dhe
Do you have a make /model or a picture ? Bit difficult to diagnose a problem on unknown equipment!

Re: Absorption fridge not cooling...

Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 12:30 pm
by Vrichings
It doesn't have a make anywhere! It was in the van when I bought it. I know it's absorption as it's silent and can run 3 ways.
I was wondering if there is anything that commonly happens to this type of unit which stops it cooling.
Is it worth taking it out and tipping it upside down?

Sorry I can't give more info....

Re: Absorption fridge not cooling...

Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 2:16 pm
by Simon Jones
Your beer might fall out if you do that :)

Absorbtion fridges require a source of heat which is typically electric or gas. If it doesn't work on any of the three sources of heat then I would suspect a problem on the refrigerant side. If you are going to remove it, there should be some manufacturers details round the back which should help with further investigation.

Re: Absorption fridge not cooling...

Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 6:36 pm
by Vrichings
Thank you. Looked today and removing it will mean dismantling the cupboard, so have decided to leave that until after the half term trip. Got a mini fridge from Argos for this trip and using the fridge as an expensive cupboard!

Will post again when I've got the thing out!