seancarden1982 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 hello all :-D I was hoping for a little help. Our old hymer has some problems (dont we all) The fridge is working on mains hook up. With gas i am unable to see the flame through the little window inside the fridge. However when i take the side panel off from the outside, i can see that the flame is going. Any ideas what could be causing this.... Also the ignition seems to keep clicking even when the flame is on, i turned off the electrics to see what happened and the flame stays on. There is no cover on the little window, i have the feeling that the previous owners have tried to light from the window, as it is a bit black around it. I gave it a clean and the window and tube are clear of anything. many thanks. sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Hi Sean, Welcome to the forum I would get a qualified person to look at your fridge. At that age, it would possibly pay you to get a new one fitted. They have improved the design and will be far more efficient, anyway. Probably just as cheap to buy new than to pay a qualified person any way. I don't think they are expensive PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 A replacement fridge is a very expensive buy - take your MH to someone who can fix it if you can, an absorption fridge should be repairable. If repair proves to be impractical buy a working fridge of the same type from a caravan breaker for about £150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I assume it's an Electrolux fridge. Electrolux has now been taken over by Dometic. Suggest you look at the Dometic website and search for repairers in your area. Many of them are mobile service technicians. You say the internal fridge inspection window has been removed. You really need to blank this off or buy a replacement to avoid any unburnt fumes entering the fridge. It sounds as if your fridge is in need of a thorough service, recommended every 2 to 3 years, although in reality most owners don't bother until something goes wrong. A full service will probably cost around £150 plus any spare parts that are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancarden1982 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 hi, thanks for all the info. A service sounds like it could be in order. i have taken another look at it after looking at some tutorials on you tube, i have given it a good clean and it now lights no problem. Still cant see a flame. I made the mistake of pulling the ignition window out and the tube that it was attached to. i have thread it back through but have no idea where the tube is supposed to actually go. cheers sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancarden1982 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 hahaha! just a update, so after taking it apart and spending ages trying to figure it out, the window i was trying to see a flame through, was not a window at all!! it was for condensation and went down to a drip tray :) have saved myself a few quid thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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