To any Frigies out there
Submitted: Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 13:51
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Richard Kovac
As you nay have read we have just returned from a trip.
Unpacked and cleaned out the Troopy removed the Engel fridge and put it in the shed, hooked up to 240vac (wed) today walking past and temp gauge shows 13 deg c, investigate the problem.
Fridge not making any noise, took out and hooked it up to the Troopy 12vdc and turn on volt meter reading 13.5 volts turn thermostat on and volts drop to 10.5 volts BUT no noise!
Any idea's
the model is a MT25E-G4 Engel
I think the solenoid on the swing motor is gone or swing motor sized
will it be worth repairing or toss it and get a newie
Thanks
Richard
Reply By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 14:58
Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 14:58
Can't help but.............was at my aged auntie's place the other day - there was her old 39L cream and green Engel buzzing away (her kitchen fridge was on the blink). They bought it over 30 years ago, second hand ! It hasn't missed a beat yet. While saying a lot about design and manufacturer, careful use by the owner has a lot to do with it IMO.
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Follow Up By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 15:01
Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 15:01
er.... that could be construed as you haven't looked after it etc ...... please excuse - was emphasising quality etc but thought the owner couldn't be left out of the equation - re repairs, last time I spoke to an Engel tech, he was talking about $700 plus labour for another compressor unit.
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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 15:11
Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 15:11
Darian
thats OK I didn't take that way
Yes most time repairs cost more than the unit
Thanks
Richard
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Reply By: Willem - Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 18:02
Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 18:02
Them are the breaks, Son
Go out and buy a new one (that is of the repair price is more than $400)
Cheers
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Reply By: Matt(WA) - Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 18:57
Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 18:57
Hi Richard,
You can get a new compressor, evaporator and condensor, pre charged ready to drop in for $460 non trade (trade is under $300) if you can get it. Full wired just plug in if thats your problem. Check the power supply as
well. I am a fridgy and am in
Perth, where are you?
Cheers
Matt
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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 19:03
Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 at 19:03
Hi Matt
at the moment we are in
Bruce Rock, back in
Perth next week I work a Gerrard Hydraulics in Canning Vale and Live in Cloverdale
I'll see what happens might chase up next week
Cheers for that
Richard
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