Bosch Build-in Fridge/Freezer

The fridge recently started have the metallic smell inside the fridge, but not inside the freezer. Both the fridge and freezer are still cooling/working as normal. There is no sign of any refrigerant leakage. Any spoiled food and lack of cleaning can be ruled out as the possible cause. The appliance is 8 years old.

My questions are:

(a) What are the likely causes?
(b) Is it easily repairable?
(c) Would I be better off to just replace the appliance instead of attempting to repair it?

Asked by Guiyi on 19th Mar 2026
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