My compact fridge doesn't get cold,
the motor is still running. Ice built up in
the freezer part. I defrosted it, and hit it with a hammer to remove the ice.
Then I hit something , some kind of
smoke or gas appeared.
Can I repair it?
Why isn’t the refrigerator getting cold
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Best Answer
Alas, the refrigerator is dead.
That smoke was the refrigerant escaping. Theoretically, you can patch the hole or holes and recharge it. But that will cost more to get right than buying a new one.
Next time you need to defrost, turn it off and let the ice melt. This will take an hour or two at no risk to the refrigerator. If you need to do it in minutes instead of hours, use a hair dryer.