Noisey Fridge Freezer - New

PHARR · 2 September 2017 at 12:37PM

Hi MSE,

My partner and I purchased a Fridge-freezer from AO.
The reviews said it was rather noisey but a good model.

Anyhow, it came and it looked great but it is noisey! Ive never known a device to grunt and grumble so much.

After sending a video to indesit on twitter they sent an engineer round to inspect it. He said it all seemed fine but the compressor was very loud, especially for a new model.

Indesit asked I'd like an upgrade - but couldnt tell me what model there and then. I refused and asked for a new replacement.

We have received a new one straight from the warehouse but this is the exact same! We really dont know what to do.

I feel like complaining - again. Would they let us have a different model? Do I record the sounds and send them in? Really don't know what to do.

[Deleted User] · 2 September 2017 at 12:46PM

Hi,

PHARR wrote: »

Hi MSE,Ive never known a device to grunt and grumble so much. .

Sounds like a wife.

Anyhow, maybe if you gave details of model, other users will give their experiences.

PHARR · 2 September 2017 at 1:36PM

Haha. Apologies its a:

Indesit CAA55

It gives my washing machine a good go for its money

jbainbridge · 2 September 2017 at 1:49PM

Send it back.

Check the reviews next time!!

Davesnave · 3 September 2017 at 3:04AM

jbainbridge wrote: »

Check the reviews next time!!

The OP did. They said it was "rather noisy" but the OP still bought that model.

It was rather noisy......:undecided

I rather like my slightly grumbling FF. It has a bit more character than most of the other appliances, which just get on with their jobs, almost without comment.

I'm sure that in a few years time advances in robotics will give machines stronger personalities. Perhaps OP has a 'grudging obedience' prototype?

kinger101 · 3 September 2017 at 10:01AM

You have 14 days to return under distance selling regulations. I suggest you do that.

missile · 3 September 2017 at 10:06AM

Reading OPs first post, I suspect it is more than 14 days since purchase?

Novice_investor101 · 3 September 2017 at 3:43PM

My FF looks exactly the same & in an Indesit. It is quite noisy when the compressor is running. Can't say it really bothers me though

cajef · 3 September 2017 at 4:58PM

Ours is one of the self defrosting models which works well but you do have to put up with the pops and occasional bangs it appears to have to make to keep it frost free when running, I would be worried now if it stopped making them.:D

pollypenny · 3 September 2017 at 7:38PM

My Indesit FF is also noisy. I'm almost relieved to hear that it's not the only one. We like the interior layout.

legrenouille2 · 20 September 2017 at 5:08PM

Hi Our Indesit Fridge Freezer was installed about 22 months ago and it has now been confirmed that the cabinet in which it is housed, has been fitted incorrectly. The back of the unit should have a 45 mm gap to allow airflow over the condenser unit, but it has been blocked off at the top (no air flow). Are there any technicians here who can say what effect this will have on the life of the unit and due to the heat generated is this a fire hazard? Thanks