ARB fridge repair?

magnus_heydoc · 06-21-09, 07:29 PM

My ARB fridge, the older style metal body has finally quit getting cold after 4-5 years of almost continuous daily use. There does not seem to be a valve to refill with refrigerant to test for leaks. Anybody know how to fill with refrigerant and maybe with some flouro dye and find a leak?
best Aaron

cruiseroutfit · 07-01-09, 01:07 AM

Give Paul at Engel USA a call. They are the US Engel importer and repair facility. He will likely have an answer to any of your questions.

Engel USA

magnus_heydoc · 07-01-09, 06:57 AM

Thanks for the tip. Paul walked me through some testing to check pwr. vs. compressor. So I've got some work to do.
Aaron

magnus_heydoc · 10-31-09, 03:52 PM

Paul at Engl got me a new compressor and I installed it and I'm back to fully functional.
Paul is extremely helpful and accessible, he even gave me his cell for after hours in case I ran into difficulty. I'd recommend an Engel to anybody.
Full props.

SOCALFJ · 11-03-09, 04:31 PM

Awesome, glad to hear Paul got everything worked out for you.