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Thanks for the replies everyone. I think I'm just going to let it go for now, it's not freezing up and the beer is cold, it's just weird it gets that cold on setting 3, 9 being the coldest.

Full 1/2 keg, actively being consumed.

This is the original, OEM thermostat that came with the BM23 when purchased new by me.

So I have have the Bev Air running cold for the past couple of weeks, still trying to figure out the Thermostat. Manufacturer says 4 or 5 to start out with, 9 being coldest. I keep it at 3 and it has been getting down to 28, and will go up to 38, should I just keep it at this setting or is...

I know it has a leak, as long it's a slow leak I will keep topping it off. If it's a large leak the charge will not last long, that's when I will look into the leak and a way to fix it. Its holding steady now at 37 degrees. But the mechanical thermostat is set at 3, 9 being the coldest...

Temp was at 30 degrees this morning, ice on top of water bucket, turned thermostat to 2 and compressor turned off. Going to see what happens with it today. May have overcharged a little.

Well recharged according to instructions, temp has fallen below 40 degrees on the 5 setting on my Beverage-Air, bm23 within 4 hours. I have to purchase an accurate thermometer. So far so good, fingers crossed. Put a 5 gal bucket of water to test the temp in the morning.

I haven't read the whole article but do you need to vacuum it down first? How much do you actually add, I know what the plate says, but it must have some refrigerant inside already. Thanks!

Yea, I realized it was old after posting, it looks like a lot of these are old. Mine takes 134. Don't have the equipment but I think I could do it if I did. I will have to search to see if they have a DIY for this here. Fan is running, I live in SWFL and has been humid the past few days...

What did you end up doing? I bought a BM23 new, 8 yrs ago and haven't used it in 2 yrs. Now I see it's not getting cold and see ice forming on the evaporator. I believe it has a Freon leak. I believe you can get a vac and recharge for around $200.