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Dan Gleason Posted on Jul 23, 2007
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Temperature on Keg Cooler (DKC644BLS) is dropping below freezing

The temperature on my keg cooler is no longer being regulated. The temperature continues to drop below freezing temperatures for beer. In fact, it has reached 0 degrees. Also, the LED and the temp. control panel on the front are no longer functioning. These problems occurred at the same time. Are they interelated? Can I fix them myself with replacement parts. If so, what do I order and how do I install? Hope some one can quench my thirst, Thirsty

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  • shaas Apr 20, 2008

    My LED stopped allowing me to adjust the temperature setting with the soft touch keys. Shortly thereafter the unit started chilling to freezing temperatures. The LED reads "LE" and I do not even know what that means. I have looked and cannot find a way to order new parts. Any help on problem or parts would be appreciated.

  • Anonymous May 15, 2008

    Same thing happened to me

  • Adayray May 17, 2008

    Different model but same problem. Can't find replacement parts but will keep looking. Do I see a pattern developing here ?

  • joshmacnaugh Sep 06, 2008

    The tempature flucktuates, cold to warm.

  • Anonymous Oct 13, 2008

    I couldn't get a service company to follow through so I had to order parts from the factory. All the parts are not here yet but "on the way"

  • kristof_26 May 18, 2009

    I am getting no power to the compressor or the led display. I have followed the power from the wall all the way to the led display and haven't found anything other than what looks like some beer managed to get down by the circuit board compartment. One of the screws on the circuit board was corroded, but once I opened the compartment everything looked fine. There were no blown transistors, no corrosion on the board and no buildup or dried liquid inside the compartment or on the top or bottom of the board.

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Mine did this as well. last night the diplay read "LE" and the temp controls and the C/F buttons were unresponsive. I called Danby. Although I was on hold for 30 minutes, when they did answer they were very helpful. As mentioned elsewhere here, the touchpad has gone bad. You can order it right over the phone. The price of the touchpad is only $2 and shipping is $7. I ordered 2 of the touchpads (why not, right?) and the shipping was still $7 for the both. # for Danby is1-800-263-2629. Make sure your phone is charged.

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On danby beer coolers that you can't adjust the temp the problem is in the touch memebrane. moisture gets too the touchpad and stops it from responding. I can get the touch pad with the shipping and handling to you it is $22.75. - Erin 509-928-7176

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I have the same unit and having the same problem. I called Danby and talked to a rep that said the problem is common. The problem is the display pad is bad and needs to be replaced. She said it is easy that even she could do it. The part can be ordered from them and total cost with shipping was under $9. 800-263-2629

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Danby parts can be ordered by phone, (519) 837-0920 for Canada and (419) 425-8627 in the US. I spoke to a very knowledgeable lady and had the parts I needed (a simple thermostat) delivered to me within a week for about $17.00. A fifteen minute repair and my frozen beer problem is fixed. Hope this helps those with similar problems.

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Aren't the parts on the Danby covered for like 4 years? Why would you have to pay for replacement parts already

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Too those who need Danby parts I'm a service co in Spokane WA I can get Danby parts (509) 928-7176 - Erin

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Buy a real beer dispenser like a summit. this is the only way to really enjoy your beer. I bought one at http://www.kegworld.com/equipment.htm

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