Fridge Freezer Hints and Tips

Before examining your fridge freezer, ALWAYS ensure it is unplugged from the mains.

What’s the best way to pull out my fridge freezer?
The easiest way to pull out the fridge freezer is to lift it slightly at the front and gently pull it forwards (this is because the wheels are usually towards the back of the appliance). The best way to do this is to reach around the unit like you are hugging it, and gently inch it forwards.

If you cannot do this, or simply don’t like the idea of being that intimate with your kitchen appliances, try lifting from the bottom of the fridge front- but go slowly and be careful not to let it topple!

You may also want to cover your floor with a piece of cardboard or an old towel before trying to move your fridge freezer, to prevent making a mess or damaging your nice clean floor.

Another trick that can help is to put a small amount of washing up liquid or soap on the floor. This lets the feet slide out more easily, but can be a bit messy on your floor tiles. Oh, and don’t try this one on carpet- it won’t work. Trust us, we’ve tried!

REMEMBER: Fridge freezers are generally big heavy things and much bigger than you, so obviously don’t attempt to move them yourself unless you are sure you can do it safely. It will hurt if it falls on top of you- trust us! If you have a bad back or are unwell, don’t even think about it- leave it to our super-strong heroes instead.

The light inside my fridge does not work.

Are you sure the fridge has power? See our My fridge is not cold enough / not cold at all page above. If it is working normally but the light doesn’t come on when the door is open, the most … Continue reading →

My fridge smells bad!

A smelly fridge is most commonly down to smelly food, so regular cleaning will cure the problem. Use a non-abrasive cleaning product in line with the manufacturer’s care instructions.

My fridge is very noisy

Buzzing sounds and occasional gurgles are quite common noises and are nothing to worry about. These are the compressor, fan and condenser all doing their job. However, if your appliance is unusually loud and making a whirring noise, or if … Continue reading →

My fridge is very noisy

Buzzing sounds and occasional gurgles are quite common noises and are nothing to worry about. These are the compressor, fan and condenser all doing their job. However, if your appliance is unusually loud and making a whirring noise, or if … Continue reading →

My fridge is leaking water!

The most common cause of finding a pool of water around your fridge is simply that the door was not closed properly, causing condensation to run down the front and collect on the floor. Check the door is closed properly … Continue reading →

There is ice on the outside of the fridge

Do you live in Siberia? If you do, this might be considered normal, but not so much in the Midlands. Firstly check our common problem section on My fridge is too cold and freezing all my food, and There is … Continue reading →

There is water or ice inside the fridge

Some fridges have a small drain hole inside the main compartment at the back. This lets any condensation or water created through the defrost cycle drain away. If it becomes blocked with small pieces of food or ice, water won’t … Continue reading →

My fridge is ‘sweating’!

Condensation building up on the outside of the fridge casing is often due to the door being left open. This is particularly common in humid weather (see our My fridge door will not close properly pages). If this is not … Continue reading →

My fridge door will not close properly

A door that doesn’t close properly might not sound that drastic, but this can cause lots of the common problems listed in this section. The most obvious reason the door won’t shut is because the fridge has been overfilled and … Continue reading →

My fridge is too cold and is freezing all my food

Firstly, check the thermostat to see what temperature the fridge is set at. Is it on the lowest setting? Try turning to a slightly higher temperature and leave for a while to see if that makes a difference. If this … Continue reading →