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refrigerator/freezer doesn't cool I put 5oz 134a and fridg ran cold for 3 days then got warmer&warmer! Then installed an other 5oz fridge ran cold another 3 days got warmer again.Must be gas leak,but where?Please help.Thank's
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That must be a pretty big leak. Get a powerful flashlight and take a good look at all the tubing you can see. You'll be looking for oily areas or bad welds on the sealed system. You can mix dish washing soap with a little water and use it to test for leaks. Your leak/leaks are probably around the compressor or on the evaporator coils, but anything is possible. Good luck. About 4:40 he does some sloppy bubble testing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUKH5yJI-Xw
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could I use a Sniffer and would it be more likely around the evaporator than the condenser?Thank's
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If you've got one and know how to use it that's great. Most people don't have one. My second paragraph said, "probably around the compressor or on the evaporator coils"
That's because the compressor is constantly vibrating and there are many welds near it that can leak. The evaporator coils are amazingly thin these days and can develop a/many leaks at any time.
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Originally Posted by: ThatGuy  If you've got one and know how to use it that's great. Most people don't have one. My second paragraph said, "probably around the compressor or on the evaporator coils"
That's because the compressor is constantly vibrating and there are many welds near it that can leak. The evaporator coils are amazingly thin these days and can develop a/many leaks at any time.
Thank you for the info! The unit has been great and I can't afford to replace it.
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