Should I just use brute force??

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Should I just use brute force??

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I'm getting a new fridge this week so tried to take the old one out and it won't budge. I've taken out all the screws I can find inside and out but still no Joy. It's an Autohomes conversion. Just wondered if anyone has any ideas before I get heavy handed with it! It works so would like it in one piece to sell! In fact if anyone needs a three way fridge and wants to take it out they can have it very cheap!!!!
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Have you disconnected the gas feed pipe and the exhaust?
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I have the gas pipe but can't get to the exhaust.
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On my Westy, I remove the external exhaust vent cover (4 screws) then the exhaust (3 screws), job done if all the internal ones have been removed
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windydubber wrote:I have the gas pipe but can't get to the exhaust.

I don't have an Autohomes but isn't there an external vent that can be to removed so you can access the exhaust?
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yep, was on mine.. but it is a flexi pipe so the fridge should at least move. I reckon you've missed one screw, have a look low down on the cupboards either side. pretty sure from memory that one was hard to spot..
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Brilliant. Thanks guys. I'll have a look. Cheers
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My fridge is secured by two screws through the sides of the cupboards on either side of the fridge .... worth looking for something like that ??
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If you have a lower external vent it is worth checking through there for a bracket attaching the back to the deck.
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Yep. I have an upper and lower vent. Ill take them off and have a look!
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Just to update you all. Got the fridge out. It was an epic struggle. But I won in the end. It was secured by every method mentioned above and more! Think ill postpone the interior refit for a bit!
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