[ejlundberg]

Hello,


Link to the Perlick fridge for reference.



https://www.perlick.com/residential/products/refrigerators/view/24-signature-series-refrigerator


It runs, displays temperature (seemingly correctly), both evap and cond fan run without obstruction, not signs of ice obstruction on coils. Why does it heat up like a sauna in there? Looking for some more troubleshooting steps for a newbie.


I'll note that the fridge worked without issue for about 7-8 years before this.

 

[roughneck]

Compressor running?

 

[That Guy]

wow, thats a nice little fridge.. where do I get one? What did you pay for it?

 

[Dave Sal]

wow, thats a nice little fridge.. where do I get one? What did you pay for it?

Think I'll pass. Looks like it goes for about $5k.:vs_whistle:


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTBYDVQ?tag=duckduckgo-ffnt-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

 

[surferdude2]

The evaporator fan motor will heat the interior if the compressor isn't running or some other refrigeration system problem exists.

Check to see if the compressor is running. If it isn't, but the dome is warm or hot, the start capacitor and start relay are the usual suspects. If you buy them from Perlick, they are $$ so buying generic replacements make sense.

Do you have some way to check the capacitor? Some digital multimeters have that feature. I have used a resistor and 120 vac in series with the capacitor while measuring the voltage across the resistor to crudely test start and run capacitors but I don't recommend that unless you are set up to do it safely.

A competent refrigeration tech can start the compressor using a substitute capacitor and push button switch to verify the diagnosis... he may even have the parts needed on the truck to perform the fix. The savings from not paying Perlick's price and no shipping will go a long ways toward paying for the tech service call.

 

[udraft]

7, 8 years and it's dead Jim. Hopefully you can facilitate repair. May require a bit of knowledge of refrigeration and/or electronics. Could easily be something simple.

 

[diyorpay]

Just did a wine frig. Similar.
Compressor got warm, then hot but would not start.
Removed suspect parts, googled part #s, Amazon had both, less than $12 total.
If start relay rattles a lot when shaken, it's blown.
Learned what I now know from Youtube.

 

[Sam curren]

Hi,

You may notice that the outside of your fridge feels warm. The heat dissipated from the refrigeration process and is normal, so it may be.

If your fridge feels warmer than it should, it may be the spacing between your fridge and it's surroundings.

More more info, you can get help with 11 Facts about Mini Fridge.