I just received this fridge and the back panel/grate of the unit appears to be missing, so the compressor is completely exposed. Is this normal?
585721
I believe that is normal because the back of mine is completely exposed also. You have to keep the back of it about 2 or 3 inches away from the wall, according to the instructions. It doesn't make the wall hot, or cause any problems, so it's just made that way.
2142484
To be perfectly honest I haven't changed the parts yet.The fridge has been working since I checked out the original problem. My plan is to change the 3 parts in April when the family is away and plug the fridge into a serge protector.
2237252
I take it you have called the company, do they have repair people on their lists that will help you? maybe you need to take it to the fridge repair people, really just saying what I would do. good luck
433305
Hi - Like you, I really like this unit. My I suggest contacting the mfg. If anyone can help it should be them. Best of luck!
1691916
The same happened to me. I folded over the top and secured it with a potato chp bag clip. Keep it in the refrigerator.
540488
I don't know, the unit is 'sealed'. If I can get it apart I will let you know.
691542
All I can add is that I used my compressor frequently and have not experienced that problem. Contact the manufacturer.
277570
I had that problem with the first unit I received. It may just need a little more time to get to the set temperature and then stop blinking, But, if it doesn't work correctly after several hours of running, there is a problem with the compressor (possibly damaged in shipping). Call Amazon, they will ship a new one to you for free (as long as you send the damaged one back). Save the packaging materials from the second unit (if you threw away the packing materials from the first one) so you can send back the first unit. Shipping is free, you just have to lug an 80 pound package to the UPS place. Be sure and get a receipt with a tracking number so that you can track the return shipping and see when it arrived back at Amazon. Hope this helps.
223581
Mine has a very quiet but high pitched whine when the compressor is on. But nobody else seems to have this problem, so either my freezer is unique in this or I'm way oversensitive to noise.
503471
Our unit has been quiet from the start. Make sure the front cover is on tight--try a bit of foam gasket. It's a good A/C through the recent heat wave, so if there's a problem just exchange it.
1138423
I have always been advised to never lay any fridge on the side as compressor oil can leak out.... Hope this helps
1419697
That sounds like you should send it bac to the manufacturer. It was assembled when I received it. I use mine every day at work. I love it.
1925173
Sounds like the coolant has leaked out. Shouldn't be ANY odor and you certainly shouldn't see any liquid. I would ask for a replacement. Definitely hidden freight damage. Tough to prove now and it's awkward and difficult to open in front of UPS or FedEx driver to prove it happened before you received it. Best of luck.
2106848
It is just a recovery unit. You will need to also have a recovery tank to store the recovered refrigerant.
2032731
The main unit is not. I have the temperature probe in a high-humidity environment (beer fridge)but the probe is not submerged.
1559472
Does the freezer have a ice build up. If not the compressor may be bad. If so then the defrost thermostat maybe bad. You can troubleshoot by checking the board
1725217
I have had the same problem. It will not even support my refrigerator. I believe thf flow is inadequate, therefore the produce is defective.