Replacing Fridge Thermostat

[NOSPAMnet]

My fridge ( Lec Elan /no icebox) ) seems to have difficulty getting to

5 degrees without the control being set at setting 6 which is it's Max . I am using a thermometer to check this . I'm proposing to replace the thermostat and was wondering if it's a difficult job . The control is just below the top ( appears to be removeable) of the fridge above the door and can be operated when the door is shut . Looking at the back of the fridge a pipe which I take to be the tubing on the thermo exits from just under the top of the fridge and then goes back inside the fridge about 1/3rd of the way down and I guess it sits behind the plate that sits at the back of the fridge (inside) . This would appear to be the replacement thermo seems reasonably straightforward ...remove the fridge top,disconnect the inside plate ,disconnect the switch and remove the thermo then do the same in reverse ... Does that sound right ?

[Gio]

> It seems reasonably straightforward ...remove the fridge

You 1st have to ensure it is not a fault with the compressor / refrigerant. Just because you can only get near to the temperature with the control on max do not assume the thermostat is the problem. Often the maximum setting just lets the compressor run for most of the time just as a fast freeze control functions on a freezer. We had a similar problem because our compressor started to fail (and became quieter than usual) and worked hard to achieve the temperature needed through running for most of the time. Is this the same symptom as you have ? You should be able to hear / feel the thermostat activating as you rotate the control. You can check its electrical operation with a basic multimeter having isolated the fridge 1st and then check if the contacts open / close / the resistance value etc. Fault find best you can but do not just assume it is the thermostat ;-)

[John]

>>> It seems reasonably straightforward ...remove the fridge

Also check door seal (all round). Unlikely to be thermostat IMHO. Try and check how much time in say 4 hours the motor runs. I would guess it is running most of the time and isn't reaching the set point and switching off.

You wouldn't necessarily consider replacing the room thermostat if your heating didn't get the house warm enough.

[Bob Minchin]

>>>>> It seems reasonably straightforward ...remove the fridge

If you do end up changing the stat then make sure you get the correct type. There are different ones for Standard fridges, Auto defrosting ones and fridge freezers

Virtually all fridges have a standard fitting and several manufacturers make generic replacements for each class of fridge. You should not have to get one explicitly for your model of fridge.

HTH

Bob

[Pete C ukdiy]

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> It seems reasonably straightforward ...remove the fridge

Hi,

Sounds reasonable but also try ukwhitegoods (google), they may be able to supply a stat too.

cheers, Pete.