My fridge is working constantly and freezing my vegies on the bottom section. I think it is the thermostat. I can buy one for $70 but will it be easy to fit myself or will I need to pay $ 120 for a specialist to do it?

phillip rowlands, June 2010

If you know what you are doing and reasonably competent it is fairly easy. Depends where you live but in NZ you can get a thermostat from F&P for around $50 -$60. There are cheaper alternative thermostats available which work just as well for around $35. Using the cheaper alternative thermostat should cost around $90 for a service person to do it. Any more than that & your getting fleeced. If your living in my area that is. Charges where you live may be completely different.

Lincoln Appliance NZ, June 2010