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Should I just use brute force??

Posted: 01 Sep 2015, 13:29
by windydubber
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!!!!

Re: Should I just use brute force??

Posted: 01 Sep 2015, 15:40
by Twick25
Have you disconnected the gas feed pipe and the exhaust?

Re: Should I just use brute force??

Posted: 01 Sep 2015, 15:51
by windydubber
I have the gas pipe but can't get to the exhaust.

Re: Should I just use brute force??

Posted: 01 Sep 2015, 15:57
by Twick25
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

Re: Should I just use brute force??

Posted: 01 Sep 2015, 15:57
by ninja.turtle007
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?

Re: Should I just use brute force??

Posted: 01 Sep 2015, 16:05
by lloydy
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..

Re: Should I just use brute force??

Posted: 01 Sep 2015, 16:49
by windydubber
Brilliant. Thanks guys. I'll have a look. Cheers

Re: Should I just use brute force??

Posted: 01 Sep 2015, 17:30
by MidLifeCrisis
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 ??

Re: Should I just use brute force??

Posted: 01 Sep 2015, 17:52
by Oldiebut goodie
If you have a lower external vent it is worth checking through there for a bracket attaching the back to the deck.

Re: Should I just use brute force??

Posted: 01 Sep 2015, 18:27
by windydubber
Yep. I have an upper and lower vent. Ill take them off and have a look!

Re: Should I just use brute force??

Posted: 10 Sep 2015, 08:40
by windydubber
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!