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Asking Someone to Defrost Freezer

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Aquarius1234 · 10/09/2024 18:39

AIBU to want to pay someone to defrost my freezer?
I just can't do it.!!
Anyone know what type of cleaner/ handyman does this?

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Aquarius1234 · 10/09/2024 20:14

It's tall fridge then small freezer. Completely fitted in.

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Aquarius1234 · 10/09/2024 20:14

I can only see the temperature thing inside fridge.

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Ohnobackagain · 10/09/2024 20:13

@Aquarius1234 look up the model and the user guide will tell you how to defrost? Better if you have it empty but it can be done more quickly if needed …

SunflowerJones · 10/09/2024 20:10

My switches for my freezer and my oven are inside a kitchen cupboard on the back wall.

sonjadog · 10/09/2024 20:08

In my integrated fridge freezer, the on/off button for the freezer is in the fridge part at the very top. It isn't near the freezer so if you didn't know it was there, then it would be easy to oversee. Have a look at the top edge of your fridge when you have the door open, OP. Or else look carefully along the whole edging. The off button will be there somewhere.

HappyDane · 10/09/2024 20:07

Yes and if you put everything from the freezer into the fridge packed around the contents then it'll all stay colder for longer.

BarbaraHoward · 10/09/2024 20:05

Fridge off is fine for a little bit, just leave the door closed.

JC03745 · 10/09/2024 20:05

OP- do you have any friends/family to help?

I too have an integrated fridge/freezer with a separate on/off switch on a panel.

Defrosting it seems to be a massive PITA for you. Personally, I'd save the money on a handyman/cleaner and buy a frost free fridge freezer! Turn it on, add all your current fridge/freezer items to the new one, then defrost the old one and try selling it.

Use any money you would have spent on a handyman for defrosting, to use on a handyman to move the integrated doors to your new, frost free fridge/freezer.

TheShellBeach · 10/09/2024 20:05

Aquarius1234 · 10/09/2024 19:45

I dont know where the plug is as it's integrated.
I didn't think you had turn off to defreeze

Of course you do!
That's why you've had no success so far.

BarbaraHoward · 10/09/2024 20:04

Find the switch (you'll know it's off if you open the fridge and the light stays off!) and then you're sorted. Ours is integrated and the switch is on top.

Then just use the tips on here. It's very satisfying! No point doing it when it's on, the freezer just registers that it's too warm and works overtime to try cool down.

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Aquarius1234 · 10/09/2024 20:04

nonevernotever · 10/09/2024 20:00

When I worked as a cleaner years ago I was asked to defrost the freezer a few times and I didn't think anything of it. You really don't need a handyman though. If you really can't face it, ask a cleaning company for a one off clean to include defrosting the freezer.

Yes these days I think its just finding the right cleaner. Never had one. So many bad reviews online. You get a cleaner and they do a worse job.
I guess I could say I just need bathroom toilets deep cleaned limescale and also freezer. 2 hours worth ?

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Aquarius1234 · 10/09/2024 20:03

RandomUsernameHere · 10/09/2024 20:02

I did mine recently with a hairdryer (can't switch it off without also switching off the fridge).

Same I think. Don't want the fridge off.

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Aquarius1234 · 10/09/2024 20:03

I like the idea of hairdryer or steam cleaner. Haven't got steamer.
Just worried about accidently getting water on it. Even though I'm careful. Things happen..

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RandomUsernameHere · 10/09/2024 20:02

I did mine recently with a hairdryer (can't switch it off without also switching off the fridge).

nonevernotever · 10/09/2024 20:00

When I worked as a cleaner years ago I was asked to defrost the freezer a few times and I didn't think anything of it. You really don't need a handyman though. If you really can't face it, ask a cleaning company for a one off clean to include defrosting the freezer.

NeedToChangeName · 10/09/2024 20:00

OP, don't waste your money paying for a handyman. Ask a friend to help you find the plug / on off switch

allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 10/09/2024 19:53

@Aquarius1234 with my old freezer, i used a wet/dry vacuum and used to bank on the sides of the freezer with the end of the hose and vacuum up the ice!! resort to a hairdryer. next time you buy a freezer, make sure it is frost free!

WeeOrcadian · 10/09/2024 19:52

A hairdryer works wonders for this

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Aquarius1234 · 10/09/2024 19:50

Chillilounger · 10/09/2024 19:30

Well you can do what you want. Taskrabbit is an app for handymen. You can ask there, but expect to be charged a fortune (I once knew someone that got a handyman out to change a lightbulb and got charged a fortune). Empty it, unplug it, get some.old towels on the floor and wait. Then wipe it clean once the ice has melted, plug it back in and then stick the food back in. Simples.

How much did they charge for changing the light bulb?
I need that doing too. Lol it's cos it's an awkward one.

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HappyDane · 10/09/2024 19:49

(it's also safer to always switch off anything electrical before you work on it)

shellyleppard · 10/09/2024 19:49

@Aquarius1234 turn off at the main plug. Some have a switch in the freezer too

HappyDane · 10/09/2024 19:46

There will be a master switch on the wall somewhere.

If you try to thaw without switching off you will waste a lot of energy.

You can do this.

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Aquarius1234 · 10/09/2024 19:46

queensonia · 10/09/2024 19:36

Where do you live? I’ll come and do it for you

😆

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Aquarius1234 · 10/09/2024 19:45

I dont know where the plug is as it's integrated.
I didn't think you had turn off to defreeze

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Aquarius1234 · 10/09/2024 19:43

TheShellBeach · 10/09/2024 19:30

Probably because there's far too much ice built up.

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Yes loads of ice on top shelf. I don't have a top shelf It's just ice with hole.

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