Zanussi ZX99/5 Compressor bust?

[dave999]

My Zanussi ZX99/5 has the following problems: (I’ve carried out the normal defrost with no improvement)

1. The major alarm fault light is on and the alarm sounds.
2. The freezer will not cool -won’t even make ice
3. The fridge section is still cool – but not as cool as normal
4. Can hear the normal fan noises
5. Before it failed the compressor had been making a loud clunking noise as it switched off – it doesn’t do that now and I can’t hear the compressor starting up.
6. Pressing the fast freeze switch doesn’t have any effect.

Am I right in assuming that it has a compressor problem of some description and how much is that likely to cost to fix?

cheers

Dave

[chuffer25]

Re: Zanussi ZX99/5 Compressor bust?

To defrost most frost frees will take 48 hrs (unplug with both doors open) , if you have done that then you may still have a fault. This model has an enclosed compressor bay so the compressors run hot and can have a shortened life, I’ve changed more than a few, the compressor is £160 plus vat and labour so if the compressor is knackered best go for a new product. These are not easy products to diagnose and you would be better to use Service Force who are the official Zanussi repairers.

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