My fridge has died

[Sandta]

I bought this westinghouse fridge 12-18 months ago second hand for $250 . I think its 470 litre
Great fridge , normal style /configuration . I suspect gas leak , compressor never stops running.
(Suspiciously i believe this was the reason it was sold by previous owner. Re-gas it and sell)
Have placed thermometers in both sections to monitor temps.
Freezer section (top) still maintains 3*, so have been using this as fridge for a bit over a week.
Repair could be costly as leak has to be found and would probably be a tiny pin hole and could be anywhere
Plus i live so remote the cheapest option is to take it to a repairer
So the dilema ... New fridge or another second hand
I was hoping for some DEFINITELY DO NOT BUY advice
And what fridge / brand you would reccomend
Thanks in advance

 

[rocketaroo]

Goto harvey norman, stick one on interest free, not the dearest, but not the cheapest. They are all chinese these days, generic parts, and they all work well.

 

[Heatho]

We usually buy factory 2nd's these days, usually it's only the carton that is damaged. Do you have a 2nd's World in Newcastle?

 

[limpalot]

Harvey Norman has some good specials, we got a Heises, 3 year warranty manufacturer, 360 lt $480.$ 70 extra warranty for 7 years.