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Re: Servis 410 – leaking on RHS every now and again
I found the grey plastic catch tray leading to a black rubber openended pipe where the leaks are running to hit the floor. Door seal looks ok and bottom spray arm is metal and has been cleaned. Leaks reduced in volume but still occur every other run of the machine. Any other things to check out and clean or replace?
Servis 410
Many thanks for the tip. Most leaks do appear on the rhs so I’ll certainly try that first and get back with how I get on.
Many thanks,
LaurieRe: AEG Freezer Keeps buzzing
Dear kwatt,
The pcb arrived and was fitted a week ago. The freezer started going while I was having a coffee break and temp quickly settled at -18 deg C. Many thanks for your advice and help. All smiles at this end but we are into the habbit of checking it a few times a day – still that is now a pleasure.Best regards,
LaurieRe: AEG Freezer Keeps buzzing
Hi K,
Many thanks for details of the part I plan to change out. I’ve sent an email to Dave and await his reply.Once it’s fitted and tried I’ll let you know here if it does the trick.
Best regards,
LaurieRe: AEG Freezer Keeps buzzing
K
Ok I’ll go for a PCB change. Please advise the cheapest and best source for this.Many thanks,
LaurieRe: AEG Freezer Keeps buzzing
Hi K,
Please help me understand the point you make.If I disconnect power from the ‘over heat’ sensor and then reconnect it, then if the compressor was not hot before this test, I thought it should just work as normal straightaway? In fact the compressor remained disconnected for a few minutes after reconnection.
Are you perhspd really saying that the fluid system needs recharging as it is probably causing the compressor to overheat and the sensor to operate? If this is the case I will call someone in to fix this problem. With my very limited knowledge I thought it best to change the ‘heat sensor’ first as this must be a far cheaper first try option.
Laurie
Re: AEG Freezer Keeps buzzing
Had a closer look to try to seperate out the PCB from the compressor cauring the problem. I removed the power feed spade connector from the control panel lead feeding the hot sensor on the side of the compressor and as expected the compressor stopped immediately. On replacing the spade coneector the compressor would not start immediatly and a mains detector revealed no power leaving this heat sensor – that I guess is a simple bi-matallic switch?
After a minutes it decided to connect and the copmpressor started again. All the time the compressor was mearly warm, not hot.
Can you tell me who can supply this part, what is its proper name and part number?
Best regards,
LaurieRe: AEG Freezer Keeps buzzing
K,
Many thanks for the suggestions. It seems best to go for the thermister first. I’ll check out the compressor but I’ve not noticed it overheating to date.Where is the thermister and how is it best to replace it? There is a good local shop I can pop in to order the right part.
Best regards,
Laurie
Re: AEG Freezer Keeps buzzing
Hi K
Thanks for getting back on this one.
The problem started about 18 months ago and the suggestion then was to turn the freezer off at the mains for an hour. This worked fine and the freezer behaved well until about a month ago.
The timer I use only turns the freezer off for about 5 minutes each day and the door is not opened during this time and the temperature stays at -18 deg C.
But I’m sure the problem is still there as the freezer stops working now and again and we get it restarted before it drops more thatn a few degrees.
The details I have on the model are:
FS 18032 PNC 922203020 SN 32201667
My guess is that the Freezer is now about 5 years old and it seems a shame to replace it if it can be fixed.
Can you suggest any tests to check out the three items you mention? I have a good electric meters, plenty of tools and work only with items unplugged from the mains. But certainly no gear to deal with changing any fluids in the system. Once I’m certain what the problem is I’ll call in someone to fix it if it means dealing with the fluids rather than electronics/electrics.Best regards,
LaurieRe: AEG Freezer Keeps buzzing
The freezer is still intermittent so I’ve put a timer on the mains plug to force it off once a day for a few minutes – that seems to do the trick for now.
Re: AEG Freezer Keeps buzzing
Hi Bryan,
I’ll check this out – but there is no sign of over freezing. In fact to be safe we removed all contents a couple of days ago, wrapped them up, stored them all in a cool place and fully defrosted the feezer. Then after reaching -18C with fast freeze and less than 24 hours later it started buzzing again. To get things going we switched it off and on again at the mains.Any other things to checks out would be welcome? I have fixed things safely for many years – radios, TVs, washing machines, fridges and hoovers, but this has stumped me for sure. I have plenty of tools and an electric meter to take readings if this could be useful. I just like fixing things I guess – especially if the item is only a few years old and seems otherwise and good shape.
Laurie
Re: AEG Freezer – Not freezing – buzzer sounding
It’s started playing up again. Out the blue the freezer stops feezing and buzzer sounds. This happens about every 2 days at the moment.
An earlier suggestion was that the ‘defrost’ is faulty – is there a method for testing this?
I don’t mind changing the thermister if that is suggested but to change the control panel seems very expensive unless it is that for sure or can be returned if it proves not to be faulty.
Your thoughts and ideas are very welcome. If need be we will just have to get a new feezer.
Best regards,
LaurieRe: AEG Freezer – Not freezing – buzzer sounding
Hi Bryan,
Thanks for your thoughts. So far so good in that the freezer appears to have got back into full freezing mode. I need to watch the door and keep checking it a few times a day to see all stays well.
LaurieRe: AEG Freezer – Not freezing – buzzer sounding
Since the above problem last July the Freezer has performed perfectly. Then over this weekend it decided to cut off working again and the freezer just warmed to room temperature – I’d been away overnight – just as things go wrong!
Can anyone please suggest some things to test or change to prevent the motor just turning itself off and the buzzer sounding.
I followed the advice last year of swithing it off at the mains then switching it on again and this works in that the motor starts and freezing begins from scratch.
I’m used to using a meter if that helps to check voltages etc.
Many regards,
Laurie
