Freezer gas leak

[Wisecom]

Hi, the gas has leaked out of my freezer,I think there is a small hole in the pipe or something. The problem is it's a fridge freezer so can I leave it plugged in and keep using the fridge or is it unsafe to have it plugged in now after the leak? Any advice appreciated. I just need to use it until my newone gets delivered

 

[Hoagy]

Hi, the gas has leaked out of my freezer,I think there is a small hole in the pipe or something. The problem is it's a fridge freezer so can I leave it plugged in and keep using the fridge or is it unsafe to have it plugged in now after the leak? Any advice appreciated. I just need to use it until my newone gets delivered

It's highly unlikely that the fridge is still cooling, they generally have only one compressor and one gas system.

 

[Wisecom]

Oh dear! Is it safe to plug it back in to see if it works though.Just not sure what type of gas is in the freezer and if is is safe?

 

[Hoagy]

If there's a hole in the pipework, the gas is long gone.
I wouldn't plug it back in, the compressor is only going to overheat for lack of oil and maybe burn and you don't want that.

 

[Wisecom]

Thanks for the advice.