[BigAndy]

Re: Electrolux ES6633I fridge – compressor running constantl

Definitely the right thermostat for this model, but I don’t think the old one was faulty after all, as the fridge had the same symptoms back then (hence buying the new thermostat thinking that it would solve the problem).

I’ll try straightening out the capillary to see if I can get it just that little bit further, in case it isn’t in contact. However as mentioned in my last post it’s strange that even with the compressor on constantly it still only got down to 2c. Thought it might have gone well below zero if it was constantly cooling the fridge.

[BigAndy]

Re: Electrolux ES6633I fridge – compressor running constantl

Hi again

I put a thermometer in overnight and it showed 2c in the morning. I expected it to be colder with the compressor running constantly.

The hole that the capillary goes into *is* the proper hole; it’s just strange that it just feeds in and doesn’t attach to anywhere.

Still at a loss to figure this one out. Could there be a relay that is sticking on? Or could to coolant need replacing? I believe the fridge is 6 years old.

Thanks all

Andrew

PS – If all else fails it’s a good excuse to get an american style fridge-freezer and use the integrated cupboard for something else…

[BigAndy]

Re: Electrolux ES6633I fridge – compressor running constantl

Hi

It’s an integrated fridge mounted into a vertical “stack” with a freezer underneath it. I did wonder if it was an issue with ventilation but the fridge is more than cold enough. In fact some of the food starts to freeze if I don’t turn to zero then back on to give it a half hour “breather”, as mentioned in my first post. The dial is currently on 1.

My only other question mark was with the thermostat probe wire – unlike other fridges I’ve seen where it’s visible along the side/back of the fridge compartment and goes into some kind of plastic plate, this one simply feeds into a hole behind the lamp/thermostat housing. The old one just pulled out and then I fed the new one down. I had assumed they had to attach to something. The wire is about 2ft long.

One other idea – what if I was to take the probe wire out of this hole and simply leave it coiled up inside the compartment (in case it’s too warm where the end of the probe currently rests)?

I’ll get back with the overnight temperature, but like I said it’s plenty cold enough.

Thanks again all

Andy

[BigAndy]

Re: Electrolux ES6633I fridge – compressor running constantl

Hi

Thanks for the quick reply. When I say a “thin” layer of ice, it’s several mm thick. And I can honestly say I’ve never heard the fridge silent (apart from when turned off as mentioned in my first post).

Andy

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