That can't be good

kev_7680

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That can't be good

« on: May 22, 2015, 12:49:01 pm »

I have a coke vendo 39 that I replaced the thermo about a month ago. Everything was working great up until yesterday. I went to get a coke out of the machine and when I opened the door a gush of warm air came out of the door. I opened it up and it was circulating warm air not cold. I unplugged it and let everything go back to room temp, then I plugged it back in and turned the thermo back on. The compressor felt and sounded like it came on and the compressor fan was running. I don't see any liquid coming out of it. It is the original compressor. I cant see it being the Freon since it was cold 2 days ago....Any clue what has happened and what I need to do...p.s I live in Toronto Canada so I know I cant get anymore Freon to top it up...thanks kevin hopefull


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Re: That can't be good

« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2015, 03:24:53 pm »

Most likely you have moisture in the cap tube that when it's getting cold that moisture is freezing up the cap tube.. so Freon can't flow , but the unit thinks it still needs to run and will stay on trying to pump that Freon through there.. but it can't.

you'll most likely have to get a dryer installed on the line and have it checked out by a service tech.

sorry can't help you out much more than that!


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Re: That can't be good

« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2015, 03:44:05 pm »

I unplugged it for the night and plugged it back in today and now it's cycling like it should and everything is cold again...should I let it go and see if it does it again??


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Re: That can't be good

« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2015, 04:27:28 pm »

Yes I would watch it closely as you dont' want burn up yoru compressor.


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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2015, 04:34:32 pm »

The moisture John mentioned turned into a little droplet of ice inside your system.
The ice melted overnight and although it may take a while, it will probably form again.


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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2015, 05:57:15 pm »

ok I have unplugged it. When you say have a service tech check it out do you mean a fridge repair man?


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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2015, 05:26:14 am »

"I opened it up and it was circulating warm air not cold."

Perhaps you've wired the thermostat in backwards...reverse the wires & try again. tounge


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Re: That can't be good

« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2015, 05:33:32 am »

Hey JohnieG nice to see you posting...


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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2015, 09:03:10 am »

I didn't even know a thermostat could be installed backwards. Thanks Johnie....


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Re: That can't be good

« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2015, 09:36:13 am »

It's not thermo worked cold for 3 weeks. Unplugged works again. I'm thinking it's what the others said frozen moisture . When you say get tech do you mean freezer repair guy?


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