gxm
Well-Known Member
After 2+ years of wonderful service, my chest freezer kegerator has stopped getting cold
Following internet advice, I tested the resistance on the compressor, and the resistance seemed within the acceptable range, so I replaced the starter & overload. Started it up again, and still no love.
Normally, I'd just buy a new chest freezer, as the cost to replace the compressor is more than the cost of a new chest freezer. However, my situation is somewhat unique, as the kegerator is installed in a custom built space under a staircase, and there is only enough room for a precise match to the existing Magic Chef 7.2 cu ft freezer, and they don't make them anymore.
The way I see it, I have 3 options:
1 - Find another chest freezer with dimensions 34"W x 34"H x 24" deep
The 34" width is the biggest issue. I chose this freezer as it was the only one which could into the width of the space at the time.
2 - Replace the compressor for $500+. Ouch!
3 - Buy a new chest freezer and install it in the basement, running the lines up to the first floor.
I'm leaning towards option #3 right now, and would like some feedback about the challenges of running lines 8 vertical feet through heated space.
Following internet advice, I tested the resistance on the compressor, and the resistance seemed within the acceptable range, so I replaced the starter & overload. Started it up again, and still no love.
Normally, I'd just buy a new chest freezer, as the cost to replace the compressor is more than the cost of a new chest freezer. However, my situation is somewhat unique, as the kegerator is installed in a custom built space under a staircase, and there is only enough room for a precise match to the existing Magic Chef 7.2 cu ft freezer, and they don't make them anymore.
The way I see it, I have 3 options:
1 - Find another chest freezer with dimensions 34"W x 34"H x 24" deep
The 34" width is the biggest issue. I chose this freezer as it was the only one which could into the width of the space at the time.
2 - Replace the compressor for $500+. Ouch!
3 - Buy a new chest freezer and install it in the basement, running the lines up to the first floor.
I'm leaning towards option #3 right now, and would like some feedback about the challenges of running lines 8 vertical feet through heated space.