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Fridge swelling up at the back plastic part inside

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  • 31-08-2019 7:45pm
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    mckar
    Registered Users Posts: 136 ✭✭


    Anyone have any idea what is going on the shelves won't fit in anymore it's like a balloon at the back panel filled with air or gas I have never seen anything like it. Its plugged out landlord wants me to keep it in the house and wait till Monday for someone to look at it.

    Does anyone know why it's swelling up is it dangerous to keep inside?

    My land told me it's runs of electricity not gas that it's fine. But I am talking about the gas inside 🙄 obviously


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    Irishphotodesk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭Irishphotodesk


    mckar wrote: »
    Anyone have any idea what is going on the shelves won't fit in anymore it's like a balloon at the back panel filled with air or gas I have never seen anything like it. Its plugged out landlord wants me to keep it in the house and wait till Monday for someone to look at it.

    Does anyone know why it's swelling up is it dangerous to keep inside?

    My land told me it's runs of electricity not gas that it's fine. But I am talking about the gas inside 🙄 obviously

    It's more than likely part of the "motor" has broken ... It's probably an air bubble or heat warping causing the swelling, it shouldn't be dangerous but don't be silly and poking around at it, make a list of items that are in your fridge/freezer, you might need to ask landlord to replace the food you had to throw out.


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    Mech1
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    probably ice, leave it off and door open overnight and clear any drainage holes


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    cython
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    Had something similar happen many moons ago in college accommodation, there was a refrigerant leak, but it was admittedly accompanied by a failure to keep stuff cold and lots of sour milk, so if you aren't seeing issues with the function it may not be that.


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    mckar
    Registered Users Posts: 136 ✭✭mckar


    Fridge and freezer empty I'm not as worried now ty for your replies


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    The Red Ace
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    No need to have it unplugged and be without a fridge, whats happening is the internal coils that carry the refrigerant are rusting and pushing the back wall forward, there is no fear of getting gassed or it exploding


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    Up Donegal
    Registered Users Posts: 1,236 ✭✭✭Up Donegal


    Mech1 wrote: »
    probably ice, leave it off and door open overnight and clear any drainage holes

    Everyone should keep a length of strimmer gut in one of the freezer drawers so it's nearby when the drainage holes need clearing.


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