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Hi - if the fridge was mine and given its age I'd have it repaired by manufacturer. Failing that I'd be disconnecting and testing the defrost heater as has been mentioned. I would not work to remove an RCD to solve an appliance trip, just saying.
This just has to be the best option.
The money they have already wasted for your time could have been used to get it repaired..
 
Just a thought: If it was bought with a US plug on the cord, (and assuming it is 220-240V machine), which has been chopped off and replaced by a UK plug, you might want to check the polarity of the connection to confirm that the switching (ie for thermostats, door light, compressor start coil, defrost heater) are in the line rather than the neutral.
 
might be worth measuring the baseline earth leakage on the circuit and then ramp testing the RCDs.

Could be oversensitive RCD coupled with a high baseline earth leakage on the circuits.

If its a big fancy Dan place, do they have loads of they USB charger sockets, PCs and the usual suspects.

The fridge may be performing as it always has but more 'leaky' accessories and appliances have been added.

long shot, but you never know.
 
might be worth measuring the baseline earth leakage on the circuit and then ramp testing the RCDs.

Could be oversensitive RCD coupled with a high baseline earth leakage on the circuits.

If its a big fancy Dan place, do they have loads of they USB charger sockets, PCs and the usual suspects.

The fridge may be performing as it always has but more 'leaky' accessories and appliances have been added.

long shot, but you never know.

He hasn't got an earth leakage clamp meter .
 

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