I nned to get my fridge /freezer fixed but scared I'll be ripped off.

me4bargains

Hi My fridge/freezer broke down a while ago and I've ben using a tiny larder fridge.
With Xmas coming up I need to get it fixed but I don't know anyone who does repairs and neither does my friends.
I'm scared to pick a random guy out of the book cos he might rip me off (especially if they see I'm a single mum), so what can I do to minimilise that risk?

Thanks

ormus

try and get someone to recommend a repair man.
and then ask for a quote.
set a limit. dont pay more than say 50/80 quid. as you can buy a new FF for 170 quid.
(with a minimum 2 yr warranty).

me4bargains

ormus wrote: »

try and get someone to recommend a repair man.
and then ask for a quote.
set a limit. dont pay more than say 50/80 quid. as you can buy a new FF for 170 quid.
(with a minimum 2 yr warranty).

I've been trying to get a reccomendation for months but no one knows anyone!

jennifernil

What make is it? Many manufacturers have repairers they will recommend, if you have the instruction book it may tell you in there.

27col

I think that you need to get a quote before any work is started. It is almost always the compressor that goes wrong, and any competent repairer would have plenty of experience of replacing one and also know the cost. Tell them, that if it is likely to go over a certain amount, that you specify, then you don't want it repaired. Just as ormus suggests.

Ladybird20

if you lived near me ,,you could buy mine off me for a reasonable fee..only swapping and getting rid for integral stuff

totalsolutions

Hi, You say your freezer broke down, can you explain in what way it no longer functions to your expectations, please?
Has the internal lamp malfunctioned or perhaps the door no longer closes...Does the temp. rise to high for your liking? Is it plugged into the electrical main circuit or is it per-chance a gas powered unit?

Alias_Omega

I would be on the look out for either a used fridge, or a cheap new one.

I think BEKO are the cheapest on the market these days.

OddjobKIA

We brought as beko Fridge frezzer almost 10 years ago and it is still going strong even after 6 house moves ande on th elast move the trailer it was in came of the ball hitch and the FF vaulted over the side and landed 10 feet away....Teh glass tray os still intact and only a slight yellowing on teh handle

muz

You could try asking on the forums here...http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/.......the peeps over there know their stuff, and should be able to help.

Savannah02K

Hiya

contact your local Help the Aged, Age Concern offices. They usually have a list of recommended workmen that they're quite willing to share. Also check your local council, mine have a list of approved workmen, if they get bad reps they get bumped off the list. If you get a name run it through Google just to see if anyone has posted bad reports.