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Hello All
I wondered if anyone was able to help with a question concerning my Samsung RL33SBNS fridge freezer. I have searched the forums and as far as I can see I don’t believe the question has been asked before, if it has and I have missed it apologies in advance.
Until recently the FF was freestanding and F & F were both working fine. We recently renovated and moved the FF into a space between two full height units in our new kitchen. Although the function has not been affected – both F & F are operation – the sides and edges of the appliance are running very warm – not quite too hot to touch but certainly not normal. This has the effect of heating up the part of the appliance where the door seals meet the appliance and also heating the cupboards either side of where it is housed.
It may be that this is a coincidence or is it in fact that this appliance is not suitable for use in an ‘intgrated’ kitchen setting? There is space at the back and so there is ventilation. In fact at the rear it doesn’t appear unusually hot.
If anyone has any ideas or experience of this I would appreciate your thoughts.
Many thanks in advance.
Re: Samsung RL33SBNS Running Hot
Sounds like a ventilation problem you should have about a 2 inch gap each side as well as space at the back and above.
The condenser grill at the back is covered in so the refrigerant has to cool at the sides and back.
Bob
Re: Samsung RL33SBNS Running Hot
Hello and thanks for the feedback. I suspect you’re probably right. The issue we have is that the units that flank the fridge are fixed so there is no scope to create more room either side. I have moved the fridge forward an extra 1.5″ to try and improve ventilation at the rear in the hope this will have a positive effect. Is there anything to gain by raising the fridge on to blocks to arrow air to circulate below?
In the worst case scenario, if the fridge is left ‘as is’ and continues to run warm, is this likely to lead to more serious problems going forward?
Many thanks.
Re: Samsung RL33SBNS Running Hot
It is important to have room at the sides as this is where most of the dispersion of heat takes place on this model.
If it runs hot the compressor runs hot and this will lead to early failure of the compressor.
Raising it up on this model will not make any difference as the sides is where most of the heat is lost.
If you do not have much room you need a model with a condenser fon motor.
Bob
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