pipe freezing just outside the compressor
hello all
please advise me on:
"Freezing pipe at compressor."
It is an older model domestic frezzer.
The door seal is suspect at the top hinge corner.
Before purchasing a replacement seal, then finding out that it was a waste of money. I would like to narrow the odds of a succesfull fix.
I would appreciate help.
thanks
pipe freezing just outside the compressor
All of these opinions seem very logical and well thought out...Has anyone thought about the insulation of the freezer also possibly having soaked up water during this time (he said it is an older model, may have fiberglass insulation). Dont wanna scare you, but it is also another possible cause for the problems (or at least helping the problem along).
I also agree with the other gentlemen that the thermostat is DEFINITELY stuck. But that leads us to ask: WHY?
-Denver F
one last note on that freezer!!
Hey freezer guy in Austrailia...
It is too bad that you are not finding the right solution to your problem, but two last notes for you to keep in mind before you toss out that unit:
1)- Being that those kinds of freezers are not manufactured anymore (not efficient for most consumers), and SOME people still look for them to use (namely hunters that have a LOT of meat to store for long periods), it would be a better idea to look around for someone to PURCHASE the unit from you, rather than throw it away. Then, you not only save the cash for the refrigerant recovery fees, but ALSO dont have to worry about hauling it away. You will even MAKE some money! Even a small bit is better than YOU having to pay :)
2)- I would bet s small sum of cash, that the REAL problem that you are experiencing with this unit is very SIMPLE and INEXPENSIVE. In my years of servicing refrigerators and freezers, it is almost ALWAYS a very simple problem to fix (problems with the sealed system account for a mere 1% of all unit failures)...It could be something as simple and easy as a dirty condensor, that built up dust insulating the evaporator; or maybe when you defrosted the ice on the evaporator, you were not able to COMPLETELY dry it before it was turned on again. These particular problems are VERY common, and happen MANY TIMES more than actual electrical or mechanical problems (in BOTH cases, the solution would not caost you ANYTHING to fix!!)
Good luck o your travels, and I hope that you have learned a bit from all these posts!
-Denver Fields....USA :cool: