Title: Will not cool down
Post by: petey64 on March 15, 2005, 04:28:00 pm
I just recieved a Dixie-Narco 150 and when i went to plug it in both fans started up but alas it did not cool down so i have a couple of pictures i am attaching and i hope this will be a quick fix.
Title: Will not cool down
Post by: petey64 on March 15, 2005, 04:33:01 pm
another picture
Title: Will not cool down
Post by: johnieG on March 15, 2005, 05:42:37 pm
1st, make sure the compressors plugged into it's little junction block/plug, you can also take an extension cord & plug in dirrectly onto the compressor's plug, this is a quick go/no-go test for a defective starting compressor, check the compressor, even if it's fan is running, it doesn't mean that the compressor is, Carfully place a gloved hand on top of the compressor, & feel for it running, (sometimes you can't tell just by listening) if it starts up, put the little plug back the way you found it & here's a few other things to check ...
make sure the termostat is turned on (usually clockwise, about 1/2 of a full turn to start) & next check for a bad themostat, unplug the machine, remove the two wire from the back of the termostat & connect them together & tape them up with electrical tape (only temporarily! DON'T leave them this way.) now plug it back in & see if the compressor kicks in, if YES, them you've found the culpret, if NO, them unplug the machine & replace them back onto the thermostat's terminals, just some basics might help you sort it out...let us know how it goes...
make sure the termostat is turned on (usually clockwise, about 1/2 of a full turn to start) & next check for a bad themostat, unplug the machine, remove the two wire from the back of the termostat & connect them together & tape them up with electrical tape (only temporarily! DON'T leave them this way.) now plug it back in & see if the compressor kicks in, if YES, them you've found the culpret, if NO, them unplug the machine & replace them back onto the thermostat's terminals, just some basics might help you sort it out...let us know how it goes...
Title: Will not cool down
Post by: Kevin C on March 15, 2005, 08:13:44 pm
Hello
If you directly plug in the compressor the upper evaporator coil will start getting cold within just a minute or two. If this happens you are in luck. If so then you just have an electrical problem that will easy to solve. Plus the upper & lower coils may need to be clean to help with the heat transfer.
Great advice above.
Kevin
If you directly plug in the compressor the upper evaporator coil will start getting cold within just a minute or two. If this happens you are in luck. If so then you just have an electrical problem that will easy to solve. Plus the upper & lower coils may need to be clean to help with the heat transfer.
Great advice above.
Kevin
Title: Will not cool down
Post by: petey64 on March 17, 2005, 02:01:27 pm
OK i finally got time to do that troubleshooting and i have a bad compressor 
, but it was a great learning experience and i am in the process of looking for another one as of this writing.
, but it was a great learning experience and i am in the process of looking for another one as of this writing.Title: Will not cool down
Post by: on March 22, 2005, 12:10:57 pm
Best of luck petey64 and welcome to the family here at SMC! 
Title: Will not cool down
Post by: on March 24, 2005, 04:56:36 pm
I'd love to know how things go with your restoration. I've got a bug in me for essentially the same machine, except that I'm looking for the Pepsi version (Model 170). Yours looks great - good condition outside, rust inside cabinet does not look that unmanagable. So many units in that age range look like they fell off a truck after a long abusive life.
Title: Will not cool down
Post by: petey64 on March 28, 2005, 04:18:28 pm
Well i installed the new refrigeration unit and what do ya know a blind squirrel found a nut, it's up and working.
Title: Will not cool down
Post by: Creighton on March 28, 2005, 08:20:28 pm
Congrats on the success!!
Hadn't heard the blind squirrel saying since my grandfather. Thanks for envoking fond old memories!
Creighton
Hadn't heard the blind squirrel saying since my grandfather. Thanks for envoking fond old memories!
Creighton