Routine maintenance is the key to preventing costly breakdowns, and extending the life of your refrigeration unit. The filter on the left was so restricted that the unit was barely able to run. You can see how dirty it is next to a new filter. It’s a simple fix to prevent […]
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Routine Maintenance
March 4, 2015Category: Uncategorized Comments Off on Routine Maintenance
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Exposed…..to the elements
February 28, 2015This customer attempted repairs on this unit, however, they left the compressor and refrigeration system exposed to the elements… outside overnight. That’s a good way to launch a compressor. Ironically, they ended up putting a new compressor into this unit; a $2000 mistake. Sometimes trying to save money costs […]
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Oil Sludge
February 27, 2015Routine maintenance is the key to long term refrigeration reliability and optimal performance. It may seem like you’re saving money by extending the service intervals of you unit, however, you end up spending more money in the long run. This oil was so heavily sludged, it wouldn’t even drain. The […]
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Rear Engine Seal
Customer attempted to replace the rear engine oil seal, damaging the new seal upon installation. Not only did they damage the seal, they also neglected to replace the main bearing case covers gaskets, creating double the original oil leak. A properly installed rear […]
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The “Dealer’s Fix”
February 13, 2015The local dealer was out to repair this unit a few days prior… this was the “dealer’s” fix for a leaking coolant return tube… to MacGyver it. Not to mention, the water pump belt should have been replaced due to the excessive cracking. Of course, the customer called me out to look at it because […]
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Hi Pressure Switch Location
This is the correct location of the hi pressure switch.
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Oil Pressure Switch
The customer replaced the oil pressure switch on this unit….. however, they installed a hi pressure switch rather than an oil pressure switch. This is a huge mistake. The purpose of the oil pressure switch is to disable the unit if a low engine oil situation is present…. to prevent the engine from overheating and […]
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