Fridge packed in

Zola.

My under counter fridge has stopped working, I have taken it out and cut the wire where it connected into the fridge, theres still lots of length left.

I plan to get a new fridge today... are they easy to hook up?

If so, what do I do? Is it much like wiring up a plug?

McKneff

A new fridge just plugs in to a socket. As in the old fridge just pull the plug out of the socket
So not sure what you mean

Aylesbury_Duck

Zola. wrote: »

My under counter fridge has stopped working, I have taken it out and cut the wire where it connected into the fridge, theres still lots of length left.

I plan to get a new fridge today... are they easy to hook up?

If so, what do I do? Is it much like wiring up a plug?

:eek: Surely you didn't just cut the cable with it still plugged in?

As above, a new fridge will just plug back into a standard socket. Or are you describing something completely different to a normal fridge?

Zola.

The lead is connected up to a dual switch box at the wall, one for the microwave, and one for the fridge.

The end of the lead that was connected into the fridge I cut, as I couldn't get it out from whatever way it was wired in to the fridge.

Aylesbury_Duck

I see, so do you mean that the lead went from the fridge, up through the counter somehow and plugged in at the wall? If so, you will eventually* cut off the plug from the new fridge close to the plug end (assuming it's a moulded plug), feed the cable through the route that leads to the socket and buy and fit a new plug to the end of the cable. Take care to fit the correctly rated fuse.

* I say eventually because first you should run the new fridge for a while with an extension lead to make sure it's working correctly. If you cut off and replace the plug straight away and it doesn't work, you might have difficulty returning it.

Stating the obvious, but don't do any of this if you haven't got the right tools or are not sure what you're doing. There are plenty of good instructional videos on YouTube if you need them.

Silvertabby

Have you tested the fuse/socket before running out to buy a new fridge?

Try fitting a new plug to your old fridge, then plug it into a different socket.

Zola.

Got it sorted!

The old flex cable I wired into a extension socket from Screwfix, then plugged the fridge into that. Means I dont void the warranty on the fridge! All fitted well! Same fuse ratings etc.

Have to leave all the food outside again in bags as the fridge apparently needs 24 hours to chill on its own before use!

Thankfully its cold outside..