Fridge is not cold - freezer is fine.

vacheron

Ayr_Rage said:

vacheron said:

ChrisJJ said:

Ayr_Rage said:

Is the compressor ever cutting out?

Sure sounds like it has lost some gas.

How would I be able to tell if the compressor was cutting out? The fridge is making all the usual rumbling noises. Or at least I haven't noticed a difference (though I'm not in the kitchen all the time, obviously)

In the picture showing the rear of the fridge about 6 posts up, the big black tank at the bottom middle is the compressor.

When this is running it will make a noticeable humming noise and you may feel small amount of vibration when you touch the fridge. 

if you have access to the rear of the fridge and you can see the compressor, you can put your hand directly on it and you will immediately feel it vibrating if it is running,  it should also feel warm. 

vacheron said:

ChrisJJ said:

Ayr_Rage said:

Is the compressor ever cutting out?

Sure sounds like it has lost some gas.

How would I be able to tell if the compressor was cutting out? The fridge is making all the usual rumbling noises. Or at least I haven't noticed a difference (though I'm not in the kitchen all the time, obviously)

In the picture showing the rear of the fridge about 6 posts up, the big black tank at the bottom middle is the compressor.

When this is running it will make a noticeable humming noise and you may feel small amount of vibration when you touch the fridge. 

if you have access to the rear of the fridge and you can see the compressor, you can put your hand directly on it and you will immediately feel it vibrating if it is running,  it should also feel warm. 

Did you miss the OP's post at 4:02 pm, the compressor is running "bloody hot" 

I did miss that. Sounds like the compressor is probably running 24/7 to try and bring the temps down then. Another pointer to a refrigerant leak. 

ChrisJJ

Thanks everyone - it looks like a new fridge freezer is required! Faffed about with it a bit but it's still the same. Freezer still cold so put some stuff in there and am starting the process of looking for a new machine. I appreciate all your help!