A buddy was moving and he gave me this mini fridge almost a year ago. It worked when we unplugged it, then it sat at my house for 2 weeks but when I plugged it in it never turned back on. The compressor on the back gets warm when plugged in. I don't want to throw it out because I have a feeling its something simple. Maybe a starter? How do I trouble shoot it?
Model Number: MCWC16MCG Brand : Magic Chef
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my son used his for the past 3 years of college then it died. toss it.
I hate to contribute to disposable society, but +1 to Datsun310's comment. These are really inexpensive to buy, and cheaply made.
Unless its something really simple, like the temperature dial inside. The dial IS turned on, isn't it?
There was a fan motor blade that he leaned on and it bent the cover to stop the fan. Check that.
If the fan isn't bent, whack the compressor with a big Schroeder. If that doesn't work toss it.
Wait. Before you toss it, make sure somebody didn't berkeley something simple up and didn't own up...like screw up the plug.
When you moved it, did it get laid on it's side?
If so, it may have a bubble in the coolant...
You can usually find these for free near any college at the end of every semester.
Don't toss it yet! I always strip appliances before I toss them. Switches, valves, hardware, brackets, everything. I have a big ammo bin full of oddball stuff that I dig through for projects.
slefain wrote: Don't toss it yet! I always strip appliances before I toss them. Switches, valves, hardware, brackets, everything. I have a big ammo bin full of oddball stuff that I dig through for projects.
Note: Also applies to motorcycles!
Its actually a wine cooler, and a pretty nice one at that. I'll plug it in tonight, wack it with a BFH and that will be the final test. Thanks!
Also, don't just throw it in the trash, the refrigerant in it can be reclaimed and there is some scrap value to it. I don't know where you're located but for example Schlesinger Metals here in Columbus will buy appliances from you and they handle the refrigerant recovery.
I'd whack compressor first, test t-stat circuit second, test starter relay next and then compressor windings
Can't believe I'm the first to suggest this:
LSX swap.
fasted58 wrote: I'd whack compressor first, test t-stat circuit second, test starter relay next and then compressor windings
How does one do said tests?
Hit everything with a hammer. If you can't identify what you're hitting with a hammer, just start with what's easiest to hit with a hammer. If it doesn't work now, and it doesn't work after hitting it with a hammer, you've lost nothing. If you hit it with a hammer and stuff sprays everywhere, stop.
what about canoe reviews?
DaveEstey wrote: Can't believe I'm the first to suggest this: LSX swap.
Nu uh. Turbo rotary is the only way to go.
go all FPS Russian on it..
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