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Hello All! So happy to find this forum!! Hope someone can help me out.
Old "Imperial Heavy Duty Commercial Freezer", at least that is what is on the door. Managed to salvage from a bait shop that went under. Has worked fine for 2 years, I believe the model is from 1991.
Recently, what used to be 11 degrees solid has gone up to 40 plus. Removed back section inside freezer to check coils, which were nice and clean. Fan up top of coils is clear and spinning freely. Styrofoam "housing" around ther- mometer dial has broken, but dial still works: shuts off and turns on anyway.
The machine compressor works for about 10-15 seconds and then turns off...at least I think its the compressor that is making the noise.
I've tried to find a manual online, but from all indications, Imperial has changed or been bought by Fridgidaire and no parts of my numbers are being located. Very frustrating.
Either I fix this box, or I turn it into a food smoker!!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Gerard
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Originally Posted by: denman thank you so much... Quick question..how do I confirm the compressor is trying to start?? It runs for about 10 seconds...gets warm, then quits..but it DOES start. and like the idiot that I am...I thought the capacitor was the relay..thankfully the PDF file from below this thread set me straight! This freezer may become a smoker yet!! thanks again!!
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[COLOR="Blue"]Quick question..how do I confirm the compressor is trying to start?? It runs for about 10 seconds...gets warm, then quits..but it DOES start.[/COLOR] Remove the back panel from the unit and listen. Also it should get warm and you should be able to feel it vibrate. |
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