** HELP ** True TDD-4 Kegerator. Wont get below 42*

[par3me]

par3me,
No problem, if you post a picture of the serial # plate, this will give the experts an idea of age and other info. Hopefully it is a newer unit and compressor isn't the problem. These commercial units professional service every few years.
KB

Perfect! It does looks like a model with some miles but the compressor seems to run strong, the coils get cold, evaporator gets down to 40* and has frost all over it.

Is there a site I can go to so I can look up the manufactured date?

Thanks again.

[KillianBoy]

par3me,
No problem, if you post a picture of the serial # plate, this will give the experts an idea of age and other info. Hopefully it is a newer unit and compressor isn't the problem. These commercial units professional need service every few years.
KB

[par3me]

par3me,
Do you know when the unit was last serviced? It probably needs a shot of refrigerant by a professional.
KB

I don't. I know it sat unused and off for a while (maybe a couple years) in an Indian food restaurant before I picked it up.

I only paid 200.00 bucks for it. Although after selling the three kegs in it, extra 2 tap brass tower, keg taps and tap handles I'm up a free kegerator and 50.00 bucks.

I'll call someone tomorrow or Monday.

Thanks for the quick reply.

-Par3me

[KillianBoy]

par3me,
Do you know when the unit was last serviced? It probably needs a shot of refrigerant by a professional.
KB

[par3me]

So I picked up a True TDD-4 three door kegerator for a sweet deal and it wont get any colder than 42*.

- I've cleaned the condenser well and it's damn near spotless.
- I wrapped the cold copper coils in insulated tape as the old tape had come off.
- The evaporator coil was checked with a thermometer and only gets to 40*.
- I've sealed the holes where the old Co2 lines ran with a spray insulated foam.
- I've checked the seals around the doors and they're good.
- Ambient temp is 84-85*.
- Both fans are running.

After going over the parts manual I am missing the cardboard shroud that goes around the condenser. Could this be the reason?

If anyone needs pictures, has suggestions or needs greater detail just let me know. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

-Par3Me

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