Fridge freezer

[Eternity44]

I have a 2016 Benetwau GT44 with a semi domestic size fridge freezer.
I think there is a small leak as I’m having to recharge the gas every three months.
The boat is moored in the Algarve and I cannot find anyone to come and take a look at it to sniff out the leak.
I have tried to find parts online but it seems it’s a Vitrifrigo model that has an OEM part number unique to Beneteau and the replacement fridge is 1,700 plus tax which is not ideal!!
Does anyone know where I might get a compressor and plate to retro fit? I think the fridge is the same as on the GT46 and newer GT45
Grateful for any guidance or advice

 

[PCUK]

Have you spoken to Vitrifrigo?

 

[ChromeDome]

Several Pt. based members here, suppose some will respond soon.

 

[jrudge]

Whilst I appreciate the fridge is expensive they are in essence disposable. Mine just went wrong and I replaced it with a domestic one the same size running on an inverter. £300 and it is a better fridge.

The odds of finding someone to fix it economically I would say are low. The chiller part is built into the fridge and on mine short of totally dismantling ( and old..) the fridge there is no access.

The cost of repair in my view is likely to exceed the cost of a new domestic one.

 

[ChromeDome]

In many cases the space/location for a fridge makes it hard to fit a domestic device, at least in boats originally fitted with one of the many Indel-B variants.

 

[Stingo]

Where in the Algarve are you?