Electrolux ER7626B compressor getting hot & noisy

[Bob Ashdown]

This fridge/freezer has worked fine since it was bought 8 years old however the compressor (made by Zem) has gone noisy, stays on for long periods of time and seems to be getting hot, I can’t touch it for any longer than 5 seconds because of the heat.
The fridge/freezer temperature doesn’t seem to have risen though.
Is the compressor on its way out or could something else be causing it?
Thanks in advance

[Dales-Electronic]

Re: Electrolux ER7626B compressor getting hot & noisy

Could be either short of gas and not cooling or the valves in the compressor are duff and its not pumping. Either way you need someone with a set of fridge gauges to check it out.

[Bob Ashdown]

Re: Electrolux ER7626B compressor getting hot & noisy

Thanks for the reply.
Am I right in saying this could end up being a costly repair.
The machine is actually my elderly mum’s who lives on her own and is a bit of a worrier, simple things like arranging engineers, listening to his report and making decisions are all very daunting for her.
Perhaps it may be less hassle for her to get a new machine?

Any idea of how much a callout and repair would be?
£50, £100, £150+

[Bob Ashdown]

Re: Electrolux ER7626B compressor getting hot & noisy

Spoke to my mum and told her that it needs attention and now she’s worried that the fridge will catch fire or something, bless her.

I know it’s difficult for people to make guesses without seeing things for themselves but could anyone hazard a guess what the price region of a repair might be. I promise I won’t quote you!
pm if you prefer.

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