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« on: June 19, 2019, 09:24:15 am »
My Vendo 56 quit cooling after running for 10 years or so.  It still runs, it just doesn't cool.  I have a big canister of R-12, I just need someone to fix the leak and recharge the system.  I'd prefer to find someone relatively close so that I can drive to the shop instead of shipping.  I live near Springfield, Illinois.  I was given a name of an old 7up guy several years ago, but the number I was given is now out of date and I can't find his new number.
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« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2019, 09:47:52 pm »
“  I was given a name of an old 7up guy several years ago, but the number I was given is now out of date and I can't find his new number.  “

Yep, that can happen when you’ve died.    ( hopefully not)  hopefull

Pays to not procrastinate , Sorry I can’t help you as I’m in S.E. Michigan/Detroit-metro area.
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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2019, 01:20:32 pm »
I haven't check, but Fun-Tronics is in the state...
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« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2019, 10:17:33 pm »
I didn’t know they did refrigeration repairs ( Funtronics)

You could check your local White-pages. for refrigeration repair as opposed to HVAC repairs, or an appliance repair shop. You assume it’s just a leak, but it could be a half-dozen different things that could cause it to stop cooling, most main stream shops won’t touch your machine because they don’t wish to be held liable.


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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2019, 07:54:56 am »
I was able to track down the old 7up guy.  I found his address and went to his house.  He wasn't home, but his wife was and I gave her my card.  The guy did call me back, but said that he was working exclusively for a guy in Peoria and didn't want to take on any more work (he's in his late 60's).  He said that a couple of years ago he could help me.  A couple of years ago I didn't need him because my machine was working fine.

I did talk to Janet at Fun-Tronics and she gave me two names, but they are pretty far away.  One is in North Carolina and the other is in Maryland.
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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2019, 08:56:06 pm »
Hi Vendo81d,

Do you by chance have the contact for the person in North Carolina?   I live outside of Raleigh and would love to have a contact the next time I have an issue.
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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2019, 10:05:40 pm »
Nick,

PM sent on the guy in North Carolina.

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« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2019, 07:27:56 pm »

Hope it’s not Alan ?
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« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2019, 08:19:01 pm »
It's not, but I thought the same thing at first....  oh
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« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2019, 10:26:08 am »
Do you really think I would refer him to a guy that I had to sue in court?
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