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  • August 4, 2009 at 11:29 am #47570
    elegend
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    I have had a Hotpoint Fridge Freezer FFA90 for about 6 years. Since we last moved I have noticed that the motor runs for about 20-25 minutes each time before shutting off. I have to manually turn off at plug to stop it earlier. I think it may be the frost free motor rather that the cooling one. Is it worth repairing?

    August 10, 2009 at 8:16 pm #293846
    spimps
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    Re: Hotpoint Fridge Freezer FFA90

    May not be unusual in warmer times for the motor to run for that long.
    Not set on fast freeze is it ?
    If the ambient /room temp is higher it will run for longer.
    What are the temps of the compartments ?

    August 12, 2009 at 11:58 am #293847
    elegend
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    Re: Hotpoint Fridge Freezer FFA90

    Hi, I have set them to the lowest 6 fridge and -18 freezer. Fast freeze is not running. The fridge is in a fairly cool kitchen

    August 12, 2009 at 3:51 pm #293848
    spimps
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    Re: Hotpoint Fridge Freezer FFA90

    Not sure you have a problem,if temps are OK in each compartment it shows it is performing OK.
    F/F will normally run for 20 to 30 minutes at a time to get down to temp and longer if the door is opened frequently or the weeks shopping has just been put in.
    Think you will have warning light to tell you of problem if there is one on this model.
    If you are not convinced then suggest getting a repairer in to check for correct operation.
    BG

    August 14, 2009 at 7:19 am #293849
    elegend
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    Re: Hotpoint Fridge Freezer FFA90

    Thanks for you reply. My main concern is not the temperature inside the FF but the cost of running it. If it stays on for 20-25 mins a time, shuts off for 5-10 then come back on again for another 20-25, it will be running for almost 24-7. Until my next electric bill comes I won’t know the full extent of the cost. Apart from that I live in a bungalow so the constant running noise is getting a bit ‘chinese water torture’. It used to give this big cracking noise when it shut down which we had got used to. It doesn’t do that now.

    August 16, 2009 at 9:30 am #293850
    spimps
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    Re: Hotpoint Fridge Freezer FFA90

    Running costs can be calculated by checking the wattage ie it’s going to be around a 300watt consumption (will be on the data plate inside)try here to work out your costs.
    It’s always less than you imagine.

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