Fridge Freezers
Help for fridges and freezers that aren’t cold enough, ice up or make a noise: common faults, simple checks and keeping food safe while you sort it.
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Can I claim for spoiled food when freezer breaks down?
Find out when you might be able to claim for spoiled food, who to claim from, and what steps you need to take first to make a successful claim more likely.
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Freezer Drawer Broken
How to buy replacement freezer drawers and importantly - how to avoid them breaking in the first place and how to free off a drawer that's jammed.
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Appliance stuck behind a tiled floor
How to get an appliance out that is stuck behind floor tiles or laminate flooring.
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Fitting floor tiles in front of appliances
Laying floor tiles or laminate right up to the front of a washing machine, dishwasher, or tumble dryer - without extending the flooring underneath where the appliance stands - is one of the most…
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Ice in base of freezer
Ice building up in the base of a freezer is a common fault affecting both standalone freezers and the freezer compartment of fridge-freezers. In most cases it is caused by a blocked drain channel…
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Water in base of fridge
Finding water in the base of a fridge is a common problem and usually has a simple cause - a blocked defrost drain hole. Understanding how the drain system works makes it much easier…
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Leaving a fridge or freezer to stand after being transported
Yes - a fridge or freezer should be left to stand before being plugged in after delivery or moving. Failing to do so can damage the appliance. However, how long it needs to stand…
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What is the Fast Freeze button on a freezer for?
Most freezers include a fast freeze button, but many people never use it or are unsure what it is for. Used correctly, it is a genuinely useful function that helps protect the quality of…
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What temperature should a fridge be?
Keeping a fridge at the correct temperature is important for both food safety and energy efficiency. The recommended range is between 0°C and 5°C.
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Fridge Making Strange Noises
Many modern fridges, fridge freezers, and freezers are noisier than older appliances. Most sounds are normal - but some indicate a fault. This guide covers the most common noises and what they mean.
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