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    Ice Build Up - compressor problem



    There is significant ice build up inside the fridge. An engineer informed me that this was due to a faulty compressor.

    Is this possible?



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    Re: Ice Build Up - compressor problem

    No. It's probably low on refrigerant or faulty thermostat.

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    Re: Ice Build Up - compressor problem

    hi duke,
    if the comp, was faulty it would not run at all , ar it would run for a short space of time, then cut out,ice forming is as N,N,N , sayes short of gas, or stat, faulty. sedgy,

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    Re: Ice Build Up - compressor problem

    Or the fridge is in a hot and humid space withe the door much time open or the seal doors are very damaged.
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    Re: Ice Build Up - compressor problem

    Lots of possible causes for ice and frost buildup.

    I'm not seeing how a bad compressor could cause it, though.

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    Re: Ice Build Up - compressor problem

    What type of RCD does it have Tx valve or capillary?????

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    Re: Ice Build Up - compressor problem

    if you are talking about a domestic fridge check the door seal and thermostat

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