I'm an Air Con engineer but one of my clients has asked if I could look at their Hotpoint Fridge/Freezer. I'm based in Spain and my client is using Solar Power as the main supply, backed up by a generator. I don't know much about solar power but am assuming the panels charge up a bank of batteries with the generatorkicking in as and when required. The clients appliance is only a few weeks old, but sadly not working. An engineer was called and said that the warranty is void due to it being connected to Solar Power and the problem is with the 'Condensor'.
My questions are :-
Has anyone had warranty issues by using solar power? I just can't understand the reasoning/difference where the power comes from
Any pointers as to where to look first? I've not been yet as I don't want to invalidate the warranty by touching it. It is quite normal for companies in Spain to drag their heals with regard to warranty issues.
My thoughts are either a internal fuse or Capacitor.
My questions are :-
Has anyone had warranty issues by using solar power? I just can't understand the reasoning/difference where the power comes from
Any pointers as to where to look first? I've not been yet as I don't want to invalidate the warranty by touching it. It is quite normal for companies in Spain to drag their heals with regard to warranty issues.
My thoughts are either a internal fuse or Capacitor.