Isotherm fridge compressor not running

[yotter]

I found out today that my Isotherm fridge compressor is not cooling. The temperature in the fridge was approx 10C. I do not think that the compressor is running since it is very quiet and very little vibration. However the cooling fan runs continuously. Tomorrow I am going to test the thermostat (C and T terminals I believe) and see what that tells me. I believe that the fan should be on a cooling cycle although start stop times vary?

Currently trying to contact a refrigeration engineer in Salcombe (closest probably Plymouth)

Any ideas appreciated.

 

[KompetentKrew]

My fridge, a Dometic Waeco Series 80, is in the same position. I've been ignoring it for weeks and eating a lot of tinned food, but I have the impression that a stopped compressor means it's knackered and the whole system needs replacing. I have the impression that professionals are reluctant to try repairing them because they need de-gassing and re-gassing in any case (and the refrigerant gas has to be disposed of property). If I power mine on I can sometimes hear a little shudder as the motor tries to start, but is unable to move.

 

[yotter]

Just checked again, fan funs continuously, nothing from compressor, not even a click as it tries to start, so perhaps its dead.

 

[popeye the sailorman]

Happened to me last year, it's dead. I bought a complete new kit.

 

[Leslie frank]

Hi. We had a similar thing with our danfoss. I was sure it had died but it had in fact just run out of liquid due to a failed joint. With the danfoss you can use a light to get a diagnosis. There are videos on the penguin frigo website explaining this. Good luck

 

[ithet]

Currently trying to contact a refrigeration engineer in Salcombe (closest probably Plymouth)

Any ideas appreciated.

A few years ago a friend had a similar problem while at Kingswear Marina on the Dart. They contacted a locally recommended (by marina office I think) refrigeration company who came next day. In their case it just needed regassing.

 

[KompetentKrew]

Hi. We had a similar thing with our danfoss. I was sure it had died but it had in fact just run out of liquid due to a failed joint.

I thought a need for regassing was that the fridge continued to run, but it doesn't get cold?