Apparently sudden failure, runs as normal, but temp is only 40 degrees. Condenser is kept clean. No apparent leaks. Door seals ok. 12 years old. The compressor is very hot to the touch. Should I repair or replace?
The compressor will normally be 100 to 110 degrees. I would suspect the thermostat or mouse damage in the freezer area. Also, if you keep it overstocked, to the point of poor air circulation, you could just have ice blockage. Put the frozen food in a styrofoam cooler or a good heavy corrugated box and give the unit a good full defrosting.
David, I turned the Freezer off for 24 hours. Now it seems to work again. Temp is back to zero degrees. I suspect that Ice blockage was the culprit as you suggested. Thanks.
There are portals between the freezer and the fridge. They are lined with styrofoam. Once they get ice in them, it's miserable trying to get it out. I use a hair dryer to speed things up. Luckily, I have an old bonnet style, with a hose.
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After 8 hours at 40 degrees any ice blockage has long since melted, but the problem remains. The 700 is sealed tight with sheet metal with the only acces from the front, and there are no mice running around my diningroom. So I doubt there is mice damage. I unplugged the unit for about 2 hours and the compressor temp has cooled to 101 degrees. I am guessing it was a lot hotter before.
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