I have a danby dcr412 fridge the compressor comes on but it doesnt get cold

dambys a usually very good

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not getting cold even when dialled to coolest

how long has the unit been on

can you hear the motor /compressor
kicking in and out or running at all

which model and size is this danby then
i can get a look at its user manual

http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/danby_products/danby_products_refrigerator_product_list.html

May be both. Is the evaporator blocked or have ice built up on it? If so there could be two reasons for that. Low on freon or not enough airflow inside the cabinet.

Hi There,
I'm not sure what you are asking here, however if you are looking to purchase a replacement gasket for this model you can contact the Danby parts department at 1- 800-496-6049

Thanks!

Try to unplug it again let it set 5 min and then plug it back in. If that doesn't do it you may have to replace the compressor relay where the wires hook to the compressor, thats a fairly easy fix on that unit.

Hi,
This is a problem with the 'Motor Run Capacitor'

What you suggest is exactly what happens when this part fails.

Unplug - and look carefully around the connections to the compressor - there should be a cylinder with 2 connections on it. Read what value it says (like 250V 50pf) - and order a replacement from a parts store.

Fit it any way round - it doesnt matter.

plug back in and should work 100%

Cost about - $5

Hi,

Many times a freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many other things that can go wrong.

If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...

Check out these tips that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay

Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold

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ice sticks together, what pushes the ice out? gravity ,
hyperlink for the danby dcr412

http://www.ajmadison.com/ajmadison/itemdocs/dcr412productmanual.pdf

never turn a fridge up side down and when moving a fridge or freezer keep it upright as much as poss and dont plug back in for 24hrs.now leave it unplugged a buy new one...

almost certainly a compressor fault. not worth repair

sounds like the compressor is locked up or the relay on the compressor is bad. whats happening is its drawing too much current and cutting out from the overlaod relay. that may be a bad compressor or the start relay. both the overload and the relay are under the black box on the front of the compressor. you will need to check the relay to make sure its good, and also the compressor. there should be a wiring diagram on the back that will tell you how many ohms from terminal to terminal on the compressor. hope it helped if its a newer unit the relays are electronic and if you shake it and hear like little sand pebbles in it most likley its bad and thats why it wont run.