Does anyone know if this has a condenser fan? Also does the compressor get hot?
1488128
The unit does not have a condenser fan and the compressor gets hot enough that you wouldn't leave your hand on it more than a few seconds. But it does not heat up the room that much. We had it in our 35' 5th wheel camper, in a closet in our bedroom and it functioned nicely in there even with the closet door closed.
1488129
This model Danby 256bl does not list a c ondensor in its parts inventory. It has a compressor and an evaporator. The compressor does get hot and the unit does not cool evenly. It leaves some foods frozen w1th ice, some at about room temperature and some at various levels of cool in between. I made sure my unit is sitting on a level surface and is within all requirements and constraints as is suggested in the owner's manual for proper maintenance and operation. Soooo - I am not too thrilled woth the product. Additionally, It arrived a shambles. The packaging was not to be believed. A piece of foam about 1/8 of an inch under the thin wrapping paper on the sides. Nothing but the wrappping paper on the top torn up and a few pieces of the same hanging off the bottom. There was a nice big gash/dent on the side - but it didn't interfere with the operation of the frig. Under my circumstance, I had to keep it as long as it worked because it was a medical necessity for all medications and other life saving items i needed. Anyway about a few months after it came in it started to create ice on the interior of the frig and I discovered that if this occurredf one must manually defrost it. So regardless of the fact that I purchased this item based on the fact that it was the only one that size advertised as "Frost Free" - It turns out to be a do it yourself frost free. JHope this helped you.
1488130
I believe it does not have a condenser fan and no the compressor does not get hot.Hope this helps.Steve
2095224
To the best of my recolection, the compressor came with start up oil and that was about it. The 'start up kits' that I have seen are primarily for the bigger compressors. Double check me on this, though. I have used this compressor for about a year now and am very satisfied. My use is homeowner/occasional and stays 'pumped up' in the garage for light immediate use. Sorry I couldn't be of more specific help.
1730038
NO...it does not but you can easily pick one up at Walmart or local hardware store. Some even come as a kit wit air attachments. Recommended buy on the compressor. Good deal for the money.
546364
I would not recommend buying this unit. I am on my second one and they do not keep the product cold. As for outdoors I have no idea the compressor is in the back and could be damaged by rain adverse weather.
1316986
operates on a twenty minute duty cycle so that means you can run compressor for 20 minutes then you need to shut off to keep from damaging it due to overheating ,,,as for cfm this is a small compressor that will put out 260psi max it does not produce air fast enough to have a cfm rating ...hope this answers your question .....if you want to ask me more questions please ask for Ken Hopper ( hopnotes@hotmail.com )
979132
No it stops and starts with the refrigeration system cycle. The fan will run for about 90 seconds after the compressor stops.
727239
The unit has a fan that makes noice when venting to prevent from getting hot when use.Hope this helps.
1923358
No it does not . It cools to about 35 to 40 degrees below the ambient temp. It does not use a compressor.
1894326
Yes it is. It has moments when the condenser may run and you might hear a slight noise, but by and large, this is a very quiet unit.
2009578
Not sure. Are there any obstructions to the outside venting? The cooling (compressor) will cycle on and off, but it shouldn't be doing that in short bursts.
542070
I use it with a nail gun and it works fine. The compressor starts up to replenish air quite often but it is really quiet. I like it.
1048597
I run it off the power oulet and have never had any issues. Could be something wrong with the compressor. May want to exchange it for another one.
2224863
Is not very loud, sounds like a small air compressor running. I can hear mine run from outside closed garage.
1269542
it runs continuously. The compressor must cut in and out, but the fans always runs. I let mine run for a few days if it really gets damp, then it shut it off because the fan annoys me. The universe works very well though, and having the pump and discharge tube is great because you don't have to empty a bucket all the time.
1194000
I just purchased this in Oct 2014. The compressor comes on and off, but the fan never turns off. --for my dehumidifier.
2284833
I would look on youtube for videos of ppl using it. You'll hear the compressor. Here's a link http://youtu.be/rBPL0AORrvY?t=20m27s that's what it sounds like when I use it.
1940607
It does not. The air is mostly dry because this unit is oil free but I would go to compressor world for the smallest point of use refrigerated drier they have.