Alex F
Well-Known Member
- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,166
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
My galley fridge DE0061R is slowly loosing its cooling ability. It has dial setting from 0-5. We started the season by setting it to 4, but in the while later my wife said that it should be cooler and I cranked to 4.5. Recently, we’ve noticed that it not cooling even at 4.5, so in the meantime I cranked it all the way to 5. It’s clear that I have an issue with the fridge.
I read few older threads where folks replaced the guts with the sealed kit. From what I’ve learned the kit is $825 for this fridge. I was hoping to get some suggestions before I conclude to go with the kit. My plan of action is:
1. Pull the unit and hope that the coils are filled with dust. This would be the best case scenario where cleaning the coils would provide enough ventilation and bring things back to normal.
2. Check the small fan by the compressor.
3. Check power delivered to the compressor.
From what I’ve noticed, there’s no difference whether it runs on 110v or 12v. Can you guys share some thoughts and recommendation on this?
BTW, we’re thinking that if we have to replace the compressor we should just get new unit for couple hundreds more.
Thanks,
Alex.
I read few older threads where folks replaced the guts with the sealed kit. From what I’ve learned the kit is $825 for this fridge. I was hoping to get some suggestions before I conclude to go with the kit. My plan of action is:
1. Pull the unit and hope that the coils are filled with dust. This would be the best case scenario where cleaning the coils would provide enough ventilation and bring things back to normal.
2. Check the small fan by the compressor.
3. Check power delivered to the compressor.
From what I’ve noticed, there’s no difference whether it runs on 110v or 12v. Can you guys share some thoughts and recommendation on this?
BTW, we’re thinking that if we have to replace the compressor we should just get new unit for couple hundreds more.
Thanks,
Alex.