cooked Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Our fridge is only 3 years old and wasn't particularly cheap. I checked the thermostats, visually OK. The problem is that although the freezer compartment is working, the cooler isn't cooling at all. (At present we transfer bottles of frozen water from the freezer to the cooler regularly). Is it worthwhile getting this fixed, what kind of problem is this likely to be? I certainly can't afford a replacement this side of Christmas. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Fridge Freezers are pretty cheap right now, circ 8k for decent size one. As for who can fix it it depends where you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Fix it as a good size fridge is not a cheap thing to buy if you live around Sukhumvit i can help you with a repair man for AC and fridges... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 There should be a shophouse that can fix at very reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Can you detect if the internal fan is running? Often a problem if that has either failed or the electronic control stops it working. The "cold" in the fridge is actually extracted from the freezer in a lot of fridge/freezer combos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasspade Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Had an electronic expansion valve issue on my Samsung freezer/refrigerator. Got it fixed for 400 Baht and a six month warranty from the shop owner on that specific job and parts replaced. Get a quote before lining up to buy a new one, most parts seem not that expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankruatsteve Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Unfortunately the local fixit guy probably can't be bothered to come to you so you will be stuck finding transport to/from the shop. Like another poster said, it's probably just a fan or something not very expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, bankruatsteve said: Unfortunately the local fixit guy probably can't be bothered to come to you so you will be stuck finding transport to/from the shop. Like another poster said, it's probably just a fan or something not very expensive. Actually have found shops will visit and if unable to fix onsite take back to shop to do so/test overnight and return here in Bangkok. Replaced compressor on 19CF Samsung that was 17 years old in March - cost was 7k but working better than new so well worth it. Original cost was 43k. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 IMO the most likely culprit is the thermostat. I have a Samsung f/f 16 years old that stopped working last year. If I recall correctly, it cost about 200 baht for a new thermostat, which I replaced myself. Worth buying one just to see if it fixes the problem. Plenty of you tube videos to give instructions but, basically, it's just an unplug/plug-in job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I would unload it, unplug it, open the doors for 24 hours and try it again... Is the freezer on the bottom? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B in Thailand Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 In Buriram, the authorized warranty repair station for dozens of brands is YJ Electric. They DO come to your home to look at a fridge problem. I believe the OP should contact the manufacturer and see what repair facility is authorized for his city. Even the mainstream Chinese brands signs agreements with repair service centers in Thailand. Even Beko from Turkey has agreements with repair facilities. Samsung and LG generally have their own dedicated service centers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cooked Posted December 12, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2020 On 11/23/2020 at 11:10 AM, Yellowtail said: I would unload it, unplug it, open the doors for 24 hours and try it again... Is the freezer on the bottom? Ha ha, you were right. We were advised to do as you say, but for a week. After 5 days (my wife can be impatient) we miraculously had a working fridge again. Mystery to me, apparently something got wet and needed drying. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 13 hours ago, cooked said: Ha ha, you were right. First time for everything....glad it worked out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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