Should I just use brute force??
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Should I just use brute force??
I'm getting a new fridge this week so tried to take the old one out and it won't budge. I've taken out all the screws I can find inside and out but still no Joy. It's an Autohomes conversion. Just wondered if anyone has any ideas before I get heavy handed with it! It works so would like it in one piece to sell! In fact if anyone needs a three way fridge and wants to take it out they can have it very cheap!!!!
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Re: Should I just use brute force??
Have you disconnected the gas feed pipe and the exhaust?
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Re: Should I just use brute force??
I have the gas pipe but can't get to the exhaust.
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Re: Should I just use brute force??
On my Westy, I remove the external exhaust vent cover (4 screws) then the exhaust (3 screws), job done if all the internal ones have been removed
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Re: Should I just use brute force??
windydubber wrote:I have the gas pipe but can't get to the exhaust.
I don't have an Autohomes but isn't there an external vent that can be to removed so you can access the exhaust?
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Re: Should I just use brute force??
yep, was on mine.. but it is a flexi pipe so the fridge should at least move. I reckon you've missed one screw, have a look low down on the cupboards either side. pretty sure from memory that one was hard to spot..
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Re: Should I just use brute force??
Brilliant. Thanks guys. I'll have a look. Cheers
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Re: Should I just use brute force??
My fridge is secured by two screws through the sides of the cupboards on either side of the fridge .... worth looking for something like that ??
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Re: Should I just use brute force??
If you have a lower external vent it is worth checking through there for a bracket attaching the back to the deck.
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Re: Should I just use brute force??
Yep. I have an upper and lower vent. Ill take them off and have a look!
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Re: Should I just use brute force??
Just to update you all. Got the fridge out. It was an epic struggle. But I won in the end. It was secured by every method mentioned above and more! Think ill postpone the interior refit for a bit!
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