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Its not freezing is there a switch on the compresser

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There is no switch along the lines of like a button or light switch. There is a thermo switch that opens and closes from the temp. If the compressor is running then its either a blockage or or leak in freon. You could use an amp meter and check the draw. Look on the manufacture sticker for the running amps. If your getting much more the double then it blocked. If the compressor is running and your amps are below 1amp its a leak and needs to be addressed by someone EPA certified.
Good luck,
Shawn

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