[pearsonville]

Re: Ariston Fridge/Freezer not cold enough and bad ODOUR

Hi again Brian,

Thanks for the analysis. I did use the repairs@ link to be put in contact with a Refrigerator service engineer (haven’t heard from him yet)

In the meantime, I found a thread on anouther forum which gave me one of those ‘lightbulb moments’

>>At the location of any leakage you will likely find an oily residue (which in fact is the compressor lubricant)

I had noticed, but not mentioned, an oily residue around my compressor. Soooo, I guess I can try to get the refrigerant replaced, which will at least keep the fridge runnng for another few years (hopefully)

Thanks again for your assistance

[pearsonville]

Re: Ariston Fridge/Freezer not cold enough and bad ODOUR

Hi Brian,

Thanks for your thoughts.

1. Ice forms (quite quickly) across the upper rear wall in a band approx 100mm high. At the moment, it does not defrost itself.

2. Yep, worked perfectly for about 4 1/2 years, then some problems, so checked all vents were clear and added a few more 50mm hole in the base for good measure.

3. Hope it’s not this then 😕

FWIW, the Freezer compartment works wonderfully, but that may be a factor of the compressor running constantly.

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