Freezer doesn't freeze anymore. Runs like a refrigerator. Do I need coolant? Where to add it? Where do I get it?
On a chest freezer , the coils are located inside the walls of the freezer . The heat normally felt on the outside is the condensor coils inside the wall. The coldness felt on the inside is from the evaporator coils also inside the freezer wall .If the inside of the freezer has over 1/2 inch of frost , then defrosting may work . If NO frost on the inside , possible leak in the coils which are not accessable . Only solution is to replace the freezer . Anyone can buy refrigerant 134a which is what your freezer uses .
tcool.....refrigeration is NOT your AOE .
tcool....134a CAN be used in domestic refrigeration. Anyone can buy it in an auto parts store ( license or not ) . Due to small amount of refrigerant used in domestic refrigeration ( refrigerators and freezers ) sometimes a can or 2 would be the most convenient AND inexpensive way to recharge a refrigerator or freezer . The only difference is the small can contains a small amount of oil which will replace the oil dispensed from evavuation and reclaiming and the large ( 30 and 50 lb. ) cans will dispense refrigerant with NO oil . Since gas ( refrigerant ) cannot be pumped , it has to be mixed with a solid ( oil ) which can be pumped . The small cans would be the best ( with the oil ) but not feasable ( money wise ) if in the refrigeration business .
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Unless you have a refrigeration license, you can't buy refrigerant. Most systems are sealed systems from the factory. If it gets worse, you may have a leak. Most likely, one or both of the coils,evaporator and condenser are dirty or clogged. Check them, clean them and see how it works then.
Testimonial: "I won't know how helpful until I try to find the condenser and coils. I'm really not stupid, just an old lady who is not a repairman. I did call one serviceman and he told me throw it out and buy a new one, because repairs would cost more than the freezer is worth, but I don't like to throw stuff out that is still running. More later."
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