used chest freezer not cooling!

[springer]

the alarm on my whirlpool can be shut off by means of a toggle switch .

 

[motobrewer]

Let it sit a good 24 hours to make sure any oil drained out of the compressor has a chance to drain back into it before starting. I've seen a picture of how GE loads a truck full of refrigerators. Some are laid on their sides so it must not be a huge issue. Some alarms are adjustable. Worst case, pull the power, cut the wire to it.

Ok, thanks pal. It'll be on its end for a max of 2 minutes anyway. I thought these things were generally bullet-proof, and as long as the compressor works, it's golden. now i'm so worried.

This "new" one is 10 years old, anyone see an issue with that?

The only issue with the alarm is that if it's buried where i can't access it.

 

[Hermit]

Keep the compressor end down when you turn it. All controls are accessible. I wouldn't worry about that. Just check the lines for taps before you give him your money. Age is not a concern especially since you will be using it for 'light duty' compared to what it is used to doing.

 

[david_42]

This "new" one is 10 years old, anyone see an issue with that?

None, might use a little more power than a brand-new one, that's all.

 

[motobrewer]

well, thanks for putting some of my concerns aside. i still won't stop being nervous until i'm pouring cold beer from it.

man, it was such a pain getting this in. now i need to get the old one out, and the new one in. good news is my wood collar should just drop in place, lol....

 

[TheCHICompany]

the only thing that confuses me, is the sides are definitely cool to the touch. if there was a freon leak, why would they be cool? i understand that the sides should be, well, freezing....but still....

We deal with this all the time on the Pepsi equipment.
If it is getting cool, but not COLD, you are a couple of ounces short on freon.
There could be a partial blockage of the Capilary Tube, caused by motion/bumping the unit while moving.

Solution:
Depending on the age of the unit:
Pre-1990s: R-12 Freon = Expensive. You can use "hot shot" as a cheap replacement.
Post 1990s: R-134A Freon = not too bad yet, until it is phased out soon (thank you enviro-whacko-nazis).

Call in a reefer repair guy. Have him purge the system and place the system under vacumm FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR. Check for neg. pressure change. If none, you still have a sealed system; that's good.
If the neg. pressure decreases, then your screwed since the reefer lines run through the body of the freezer.

Again, most likely, you are just short a couple of ounces of freon.

Hope this helps,
Matt

 

[klyph]

If the neg. pressure decreases, then your screwed since the reefer lines run through the body of the freezer.

Reefer lines? These units really are "Cool" :fro:

 

[motobrewer]

i donno...paying someone over $100 to come and probably tell me my freezer is junk doesn't make much sense when I can buy a new one for $100...

 

[WenValley]

When moving this old refrigeration equipment be as gentle as possible. It seems to me that moving these units can cause them to puke. Units that have worked for years will crash just from being moved. Good Luck...

 

[motobrewer]

got a new (used) chest freezer. sides were ice cold to the touch after about 5 minutes.

i'm up and running, but cost me a bit more than I originally planned...