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Hi Everyone,

Does anybody know where I can get my 3 in one Electrolux Fridge repaired?

The heaters working fine but the fridge is not chilling so I guess that it may need re-gassing! - Otherwise I am looking to purchase a second hand one in good condition model number RM4233 or RM4230. Please help as we are  susposed to be going away next week!

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I assume from the model number RM--- that it is an absorption unit and not a compressor type, have a look at the thermostat first, that would be my first point of call.

The absorbtion units have ammonia mix in them as a refrigerant and if this leaks you would know about it, ie smelling salts come to mind.

Andy

Hi Andy,

Does the caravan have to be level for the absorption unit to work? Why I ask is that if the caravan is level the fridge seems to work sometimes!

Thanks

Nigel

really! - Thanks for that Jennifer - will give it a try

Nigel

Totally agree with jennifer, the older ones can be a little tempermental

Andy

 Turn your fridge over 360 degrees slowly, and  see if it works, doing this usually works.

  John

Thanks John,

I have read on google that rotation mixes the chemicals, and that it must be do slowly then left for 24 hours, then it must be rotated back in the reverse direction then left to stand for a further 2 hours minimum so I've done the first stage and took the opportunity to clean the back of rust and give it a lick of hammerite. We'll see what happens tomorrow!

The main problem is when the unit is not used for a considerable period of time, the most common refrigerant is ammonia with which water is used to transport it around the system, these fluids tend to separate out if left for a period of time and need to be re-mixed, hence rotaing the fridge.

Something to bear in mind for the future, there is not a great deal that can go wrong with these units, the other areas are the heater element which could burn out and the thermostat become defective, both are available for about £20 each or so

Andy