I have a Beverage Air BM23 that is not cooling properly. When I first plug it in, it cools properly and then within a day gets up to 55-60 degrees. Could this be just caused by being low on freon? Can anyone tell me how to charge it? I did see that it uses R134 and not R12. I am trying to find a serive company in the Denver area, but thought I might try to charge it myself if possible. I was told be a refrigerator repairman that it is a sealed unit and will likely require compenent replacement. Any information that can be provided would be greatly appreciated. I want to get back to drinking cold beer from it again soon!
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In order to recharge the system you must be certified to work with refrigerants. And if it needs recharging, it means you have a leak in the system which would require a leak detector.
From what you describe it sounds like the evaporator coil might be freezing over. Is the evaporator fan running? Does the compressor run continuously? Is the temperature control set too cold?
THE ICEMANMy conversion ===------->> KILLER KEGERATOR"Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza."
-Dave Barry-"We old folks have to find our cushions and pillows in our tankards.
Strong beer is the milk of the old."
-Martin Luther-
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Originally posted by xcasey69 View PostHow do I check these things? I am new to this as this is the first time I have had any problems with the kegerator.
THE ICEMANMy conversion ===------->> KILLER KEGERATOR"Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza."
-Dave Barry-"We old folks have to find our cushions and pillows in our tankards.
Strong beer is the milk of the old."
-Martin Luther-
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I have had it unplugged for a while. I plugged it in and the fan is running all the time. The thermostat was at 9 and I turned it down to 4. I noticed the door seems to be sagging and there is a gap around the top where the seal is. IS there an adjustment to the door somewhere? I also notcied the copressor seems to be clicking on for only a few second and back off regularly. Is this a sign of low freon and that I should unplug it or am I alright to let it run a while and see what happens.
Thanks for the help!
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Originally posted by xcasey69 View PostI have had it unplugged for a while. I plugged it in and the fan is running all the time. The thermostat was at 9 and I turned it down to 4. I noticed the door seems to be sagging and there is a gap around the top where the seal is. IS there an adjustment to the door somewhere?Originally posted by xcasey69I also notcied the copressor seems to be clicking on for only a few second and back off regularly. Is this a sign of low freon and that I should unplug it or am I alright to let it run a while and see what happens.
Thanks for the help!
EDIT: If the unit is 5yrs or less, the compressor should be covered under Bev Air warranty.
THE ICEMANLast edited by THE ICEMAN; 06-22-2008, 03:42 PM.My conversion ===------->> KILLER KEGERATOR"Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza."
-Dave Barry-"We old folks have to find our cushions and pillows in our tankards.
Strong beer is the milk of the old."
-Martin Luther-
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