Anyone know a bit about freezers?

YORKSHIRELASS

Hi

We have an old upright freezer, about 15 years old. For a long time it has accumulated a bit of condensation on the top of the freezer (on the outside) and now this is appearing on the sides too.

It appears to be working properly at the moment but should I be concerned and go out and buy a new one straight away or do you think it will last a bit longer?

Would rather wait if I could but I dont want it to pack up and lose the contents.

Dexters_Indignation

I know there cool.
Sub zero infact.....

YORKSHIRELASS

Thanks Dexters, it made me smile but doesnt help with my freezer which I am sure shouldnt have water on the outside.:)

Dexters_Indignation

YORKSHIRELASS wrote: »

Thanks Dexters, it made me smile but doesnt help with my freezer which I am sure shouldnt have water on the outside.:)

After a conversation with my in-house team quality electrical team of refrigeration technicians I can confirm that water should not be on the outside.

:rotfl:

YORKSHIRELASS

Excellent - thank you - I feel a whole lot better now I have got the advice of a whole team of experts. I am now utterly convinced that the water should be on the inside.

At least you bothered to reply. Maybe everyone just thinks its a dumb question. Perhaps I had just better crack the piggy bank open.

Rotor

A few possibilities - Thermostat faulty and freezer is colder than should be so check temp.
The insulation is slowly breaking down so more cold is reaching the outside.
Air humidity is higher than normal causing condensation