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To feel frustrated with my freezer situation as a renter?

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Silentfriend · 21/09/2024 11:27

I’ve been renting my place for a while, and for more than a few weeks now, my freezer has been malfunctioning. I turned it off and unplugged it, leaving the door open for 24h+, but it hasn’t defrosted properly, and the ice buildup is still significant.

On top of that, my cooker also packed up, and I haven’t had a working cooker for a week now.

I’ve tried several things:

  • unplugging and leaving the door open for 24h+
  • using warm water
  • clearing the drain hole

Despite my efforts, it hasn’t improved, and I’m now left without a functioning freezer for weeks. I was hoping to sort this out myself before contacting the landlord.

AIBU to be frustrated? What should I do next?

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Silentfriend · 21/09/2024 11:33

Spinet · 21/09/2024 11:29

I mean it has to defrost eventually if it's not turned on doesn't it? That is the first thing your landlord will say, to defrost it.

For the cooker, tell the landlord. I'm the first to slag off landlords quite honestly but expecting them to be psychic is a bit much.

Yes, my landlord is aware of the cooker issue; someone came round yesterday, but nothing will actually be done to replace it until next week… hopefully.

As for the comment about “expecting them to be psychic,” I never implied that in my post. I just wanted to communicate my frustrations clearly, given the circumstances.

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CoastalCalm · 21/09/2024 11:32

It has to defrost unless you are living underground , leave it open and use a hairdryer ? You can get defrosting spray too - you might find the seal hasn’t been fully closing due to ice build up which will fix it

Positivenancy · 21/09/2024 11:31

You contact your landlord surely @Silentfriend ? I would NOT live like that for a week! The toilet seat broke in my house on Sunday (and when I say broke, the hinge broke so it was still usable) I messaged on Monday and a man came round yesterday( arranged that day as I was wfh!) that’s what my extortionate rent pays for imo.

whoputallofthatthere · 21/09/2024 11:30

Have you really left this for weeks? If the appliances came with the house and are not yours, you need to call the Landlord.

Spinet · 21/09/2024 11:29

I mean it has to defrost eventually if it's not turned on doesn't it? That is the first thing your landlord will say, to defrost it.

For the cooker, tell the landlord. I'm the first to slag off landlords quite honestly but expecting them to be psychic is a bit much.

nutrosti · 21/09/2024 11:28

good grief op

contact your LL obviously

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