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Post Info TOPIC: Engel 57 Litre Combi Fridge / Freezer


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Engel 57 Litre Combi Fridge / Freezer


Have a 57L Combi which was only used for 6 months on extended trip around the block in 2007.  Was mounted in back of HiAce and not treated harshly at all.  Been in storage (spare bedroom) for past 4 years and now will not cool at all cry  It has the LED readout and I am in the process of replacing the battery for that (apparently it only lasts 2 years).  It turns on and runs but does not appear to cool / freeze at all and just keeps running.  Excuse my ignorance but is there a simple reset button somewhere or does it sound terminal hmm  Have access to a top auto electrician but not sure if we have to find an Engel dealer to diagnose and hopefully fix the problem.  Cheers



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If you can hear the compressor working, then you either have lost the gas, or the compressor is faulty (Known to have valve problems).



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Thanks DeBe.  Looks like a visit to Dr. Engel........bugger cry  Maybe it needs to run occasionally so it doesn't happen again.  Cheers and thanks for the reply smile



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I think if it has been sitting for 4 years not going the compressor seals dry out. On our boat i always ran the engine & compressor every couple of weeks as this stopped the problem. I have just bought a Primus 65l Mammoth for the Prado and camping, and am using it as a backup fridge freezer in my annexe ( I'm parked up for the next 12 months or so, helping out on friends vienyard). I was told I'm better running it full time rather than leave it sitting doing nowt.

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