Addicted to music Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 The hinge that has a duty of the both doors has given way and broke off this morning. It's a Westinghouse RJ 532S. It's well over 10years old and this will be the 2nd time it's failed. The 1st time was due to a fan that died outside warranty which I got hold of via the distributor and replaced it myself. It still works and everything that's stored on the doors are now removed to reduced weight so they can be held on via the magnetic seals. Westinghouse or Electrolux are very good at spare parts, I have found if they don't have it they normally get in for you in 30-90 days. Most of there products are similar and parts are identical but not all of course as they vary over the years. I was still able to obtained parts for a 25year old Hoover washing machine. If this hinge is not available, I'm going to have to get a new fridge. This is a 530lt unit that fits in a 1 x 1.8m max cavity. So what is out there in this size that people are happy with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) Get someone to fix the hinge if that's all that's wrong with the fridge ^_^ Looks like a 5 minute job. A few weld tacks and it will be good for another 10 years. Or try a local whitegoods repair shop. Someone somewhere will have a hinge like that. Edited August 3, 2014 by Dirty_vinylpusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 That hinge should still be available. They usually use the same one on a number of models. What's your model number? https://shop.onlineappliancespares.com.au/browse/refrigerators-35239 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) That hinge should still be available. They usually use the same one on a number of models. What's your model number? https://shop.onlineappliancespares.com.au/browse/refrigerators-35239 Many thanks LP, I'm gonna say it: "WTF: it's $49.00....." And that doesn't include shipping! For a piece of tiny metal https://shop.onlineappliancespares.com.au/part/1427669p-3983/36207 However cheaper than buying a new fridge, hopefully it doesn’t give the better 1/2 and excuse to do so...... Edited August 3, 2014 by pchan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Hall Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Swallow your pride and buy it. It is an Australian made fridge which means you will be able to get parts for years and years If you buy an LG or Samsung, try getting parts after 10 years. No hope I would surmise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awty Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I have one, but you cant have it as its still being used. Great fridge, chills a beer in the freezer in 20minutes flat, cant leave it much longer cause it freezers up. Got to keep them off the circuit to the hifi stuff cause the bloody motor cut on/off makes a terrible spike and POPS! everything really bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 What's your model number? Angelina Jolie 555-545-555 (as if i would give you her real number) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) local councils recently had fridge buyback schemes there might be a graveyard of fridges tucked away somewhere nearby with a door that matches yours see if your local council might provide the number of either the graveyard or the scrap merchant they send them too Edited August 3, 2014 by mello yello II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 otherwise... . So what is out there in this size that people are happy with? im happy to greet the stewards every morning with this one freezer is at the bottom and a good size which puts all your everyday stuff at eye level and easy to reach... http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&catalogId=16601&categoryId=15369&productId=69574&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&urlLangId=&langId=-1&top_category=15369&parent_category_rn=15369&storeId=900 "...lends an air of contemporary elegance to your kitchen. The perfect combination of Art and science,..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Many thanks LP, I'm gonna say it: "WTF: it's $49.00....." And that doesn't include shipping! For a piece of tiny metal https://shop.onlineappliancespares.com.au/part/1427669p-3983/36207 However cheaper than buying a new fridge, hopefully it doesn’t give the better 1/2 and excuse to do so...... It's probably cheaper elsewhere..............I was just giving you an idea. What's the part number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 LIne up the door and pop rivet and normal hinge on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 check this place, in noble park on princess hwy http://www.appliancespares.com.au ring them. then go in pick up the part. though you'll prob still pay $49 for it I suspect. remember with spares its not only the cost of the item you pay for but also the cost of holding these parts for years on end ... for just someone like yourself to come along wanting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 check this place, in noble park on princess hwy dont be sexist al, its Prince's Hwy lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 It's probably cheaper elsewhere..............I was just giving you an idea. What's the part number? The better 1/2 freaked out when she got back from work and demanded we went looking for a new fridge. So we are looking at the Westinghouse 700 lt $1700and the Samsung 710 lt $2000 duel vertical doors, no ice crusher as that unit takes up almost 1/2 the freezer and she doesn't see the benefit of it. The Samsung has a duel compressor and LED lamps down the entire length of the compartment. Can't believe the shelves are made of glass on every fridge we looked at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Great Chill out room topic. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Aren't you a photocopy repair man? And you're gonna throw away a perfectly good appliance for the sake of a $50 spare part? This makes no sense to me. :mellow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 . The Samsung has a duel compressor and LED lamps down the entire length of the compartment. sounds like its built like a Mack truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I say... otherwise... im happy to greet the stewards every morning with this one freezer is at the bottom and a good size which puts all your everyday stuff at eye level and easy to reach... http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&catalogId=16601&categoryId=15369&productId=69574&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&urlLangId=&langId=-1&top_category=15369&parent_category_rn=15369&storeId=900 "...lends an air of contemporary elegance to your kitchen. The perfect combination of Art and science,..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Aren't you a photocopy repair man? And you're gonna throw away a perfectly good appliance for the sake of a $50 spare part? This makes no sense to me. :mellow: Yep and I get paid peanuts, I'm going to make some enquiries tomorrow, only if I had a welder! The better 1/2 wants a 2nd fridge. Why aren't these guys open on weekends, I would have got the part and she wouldn't know any better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Mr P Check out the Sharp fridges that's what I wanted but lost the battle with the better half , we ended up with a fish & pickle :-( . But they took a $1K off the price to match the Sharp . Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) http://t.thegoodguys.com.au/product_details/50010597/700l-side-by-side-refrigerator#.U94oCGIaySM http://m.harveynorman.com.au/kitchen-appliances/appliances/fridges/samsung-710l-side-by-side-fridge.html These are the 2 she wants, the Samsung will just make in that tight spot Edited August 3, 2014 by pchan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 @@Malcolm Mr P Check out the Sharp fridges that's what I wanted but lost the battle with the better half , we ended up with a fish & pickle :-( . But they took a $1K off the price to match the Sharp . Cheers I like the Sharp as well, how and where did you get $1k off the price, these guys are taking a $50-200 bucks off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Hall Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Geez for the sake of a 50 buck part you are shopping around for a 700 litre fridge. The power company will be very happy if you go down that route. Anyway as the old bank commercial used to say "it's your money Ralph" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 @@Malcolm I like the Sharp as well, how and where did you get $1k off the price, these guys are taking a $50-200 bucks off! Because a sales a sale , but we did spend @ 20K on new kitchen appliances , ensuite & bathroom wares . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Because a sales a sale , but we did spend @ 20K on new kitchen appliances , ensuite & bathroom wares . There you go, I'm not spending $20k, because I'm a copier tech Geez for the sake of a 50 buck part you are shopping around for a 700 litre fridge. The power company will be very happy if you go down that route. Anyway as the old bank commercial used to say "it's your money Ralph" Geez for the sake of a 50 buck part you are shopping around for a 700 litre fridge. The power company will be very happy if you go down that route. Anyway as the old bank commercial used to say "it's your money Ralph" Still going to fixed the old one cause it still works. The better 1/2 just wants a new one....damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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