Repair DVD for the Danby Consul Gas Fridge

Warehouse Appliance offers the repair DVD for the Danby Consul Gas Fridge for sale. The Danby / Consul Gas Refrigerator has been in production for over 30 years using the original designs of the components. With the correct care and gas fridge maintenance, these units have been in service since their introduction to the market. We have repaired hundreds of units and brought them back to life from what the owner considered "dead". Now we offer our expert repair DVD to show you how we do gas refrigerator repair on the Danby / Consul units. DVD Features Include; Set-up tips, General Maintenance, Lighting Instructions, Cleaning the Burner, Replacing the Thermocouple, Checking Gas Pressure, Leak Testing, Cooling Unit Diagnosis, Cleaning the Flue, Permanent fix for the "Factory Design Flaw" and Much More.

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Functions of a Propane Refrigerator

Warehouse Appliance describes how a propane refrigerator works. An absorption ammonia refrigerator or gas refrigerator still functions on the same basis as Micheal Faraday had started with. The mixture that these cooling systems use is a mixture of anhydrous ammonia, distilled water, and hydrogen vapor.

Here we analyze how a propane fridge functions. The ammonia and water is heated by a propane flame [which is why it is called a propane refrigerator] thus causing it to vaporize into a steam through the perk tube. The process that this steam is being perked, is similar to a coffee percolator. The inner tube [perk tube] in the boiler emits steam & water bubbles moving upward. Since the ammonia is lighter than water, the ammonia will turn into steam sooner then the water will. This ammonia steam is pushed up into a condenser by the hydrogen pressure while the water falls down into the outer tube and is pushed into the absorber tubes which then returns to the mixing tank [absorber tank].

As the ammonia steam is moving upward through the rectifier and on into the condenser tubes it again turns into a rich ammonia liquid. This rich ammonia liquid is pushed into the top of the evaporator tubing. After it is in the evaporator it meets the hydrogen gas moving up through the inner tube inside the evaporator. This hydrogen gas absorbs the rich ammonia. As the ammonia meets this hydrogen gas in the evaporator it creates a chemical reaction . This reaction evaporates the ammonia thus making it extremely cold at that point. This is what is called absorbing the heat, or better stated, removing the heat from the refrigerator box. See the below image to locate the propane refrigerator parts.Absorption system diagram for a gas refrigerator

In the mean time, the water is then being pushed backwards to the absorber coils and drops downward to the absorber tank. While this is happening, the hydrogen gas passes upward through the absorber coils and “catches” any ammonia left in the weak water that is falling downward and carries it up to the top of the evaporation system and drops it into the outer tube of the evaporator. It then flows downward in a mist form causing it to become extremely cold. As it falls down , the rich ammonia returns to the absorber tank [mixing tank] and mixes with the weak water which allows it to continue with it's cycle all over again.

An ammonia absorption cooling system is a unique design invented so that a person can operate independently by using either a propane , natural gas, or butane burner to heat the ammonia solution therefore creating and ammonia refrigerator. Earlier on, there were also many cooling units that used a kerosene burner to heat the solution. This type of refrigerator is still available on the market, yet is much more limited in supply.

Do you have more questions about propane refrigerators? Give Warehouse Appliance a call 928-636-1955 or check out our website at http://www.warehouseappliance.com.

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Buying a Propane Refrigerator from Warehouse Appliance

Is Warehouse Appliance a reputable company? Purchasing a propane refrigerator is not a small investment and buying it from a reliable company is as important as the refrigerators quality and durability. You can make your investment worthwhile by choosing a company that is dedicated in providing you with excellent service and assistance when needed. Warehouse Appliance specializes in offering a wide variety of quality gas and propane refrigerators that are available in different sizes, designs and features. Warehouse Appliance not only offers propane refrigerators but also provides propane freezers, parts and their accessories. When deciding to purchase the propane fridge or freezer, browse our site and take advantage of the wealth of information published here or just give us a call at 928-6736-1955 and we can help with any questions.

See our testimonials page and read what our customers say about us. Although many of our sales come from internet searches, many sales are a result of a referral or "word of mouth" between neighbors and friends. It is no accident that we are the authorities when it comes to gas refrigerators sales and service within the USA. We treat all our customers like they are our neighbors. After all we do all live Off-Grid.

Each propane refrigerator comes with a warranty that is superior to all others in the industry. The EZ Freeze factory provides the original 60 month warranty and Dynamx, Inc / WarehouseAppliance.com adds an additional 24 month warranty for the all important cooling unit. Customers facing any technical problems with their propane refrigerators or freezers can contact our staff at Warehouse Appliance with their sales invoice, model and serial number in hand and inform the staff about the issue. We gladly will handle all warranty issues and even non-warranty issues for you.

After viewing detailed information about the features, specifications and warranty details of the propane refrigerator you can purchase it if it suits your requirements and budget. EZ Freeze natural gas refrigerators are also available at Warehouse Appliance and are manufactured in USA by an Amish company that is dedicated to the highest quality and reliability.

Be sure to cash in on our Cash Award Program as many of our satisfied customers already have. It's a great deal that never ends.

Do you have more questions about propane refrigerators? Give Warehouse Appliance a call 928-636-1955 or check out our website at http://www.warehouseappliance.com.

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Set-up of your new Gas Refrigerator

Warehouse Appliance has some recommendations for setting up your gas refrigerator. It is very important that the gas pressure be set correctly. Too high or too low of gas pressure may lead to poor performance or permanent damage to your gas refrigerator. Proper gas pressure for a LPG propane system is 11 inches of water column. Your gas supplier will test and set the correct pressure for you. It is possible to do it yourself. Check out our "How to" page.

Be sure the gas fridge is level in both directions since the absorption system works from gravity, it is vital to the proper flow rate that the unit is level.
Be sure the gas refrigerator has proper ventilation an all sides. Most manufacturers will have recommendations within the owners manual. Minimums are usually 2" left and right sides and 8" above with 2" at rear. Intake and exhaust ventilation is also recommended. Always turn the gas valve on slowly to protect the regulator and/or thermostat from a surge of pressure. Test for leaks with a solution of soapy water and brush around all gas connections before lighting the gas refrigerator.

If your new Diamond gas refrigerators, EZ Freeze gas refrigerators, or most other gas refrigerators, has been laid down during shipping or the unit is not cooling correctly within the first day or two of operation, it is possible that the unit may need to be burped. This process releases an air lock and allows the chemicals to return to the proper levels within the ammonia absorption unit. The process varies depending on the brand of gas refrigerator you own. For most models, turn the unit off and let the unit cool. Disconnect the gas supply line. Carefully rotate the unit upside down so it stands on it's top. Rotate the gas refrigerator from side to side not front to back. Let the unit sit in this position for 15 minutes. Rotate back to it's upright position standing on the legs. Let the unit sit in this position for another 15 minutes before lighting. Reconnect the gas supply and test for leaks.
Burping for Danby / Consul propane refrigerator models, turn the unit off and let the unit cool. Disconnect the gas supply line. Carefully rotate the unit counter clockwise to it's left side. Let the unit sit in this position for 15 to 20 minutes. Rotate the unit counter clockwise upside down so it stands on it's top. Let the unit sit in this position for 15 to 20 minutes. Rotate the unit counter clockwise to it's right side. Let the unit sit in this position for 15 to 20 minutes. Rotate counter clockwise back to it's upright position standing on the legs.

Once the gas fridge / freezer is operating, let it chill down for approximately 12 hours before loading with food. You will notice the freezer will chill first. When the freezer portion is significantly chilled down, then the fridge section will start to get cold. This is the nature of the gravity operation built into the system. The refrigerator section is the first to be effected by any change to the thermostat, ambient air temperature, humidity, or change of door opening cycles. Load warm or room temperature foods in smaller portions a couple hours apart. Let the unit stabilize for a few days prior to making adjustments to the thermostat. Check the refrigerator compartment temperature first thing in the morning to get an accurate reading of the thermostat setting. We suggest to use an external thermometer to monitor the temperatures. Do not overload the unit with room temperature liquids such as large jugs of water. Load the freezer with Ice trays or objects to be frozen prior to bed time. This way the unit will have all night to recover. Aluminum Ice Cube Trays make ice much faster than plastic trays.

If you have additional questions or need help with installations contact Warehouse Appliance at 928-636-1955 or on the web at http://www.warehouseappliance.com.

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Maintenance for Gas Refrigerators

How to do maintenance on your gas fridge or gas freezers.

Warehouse Appliance brings you these quick maintenance tips for your gas refrigerator. If you have any questions or comments please contact us directly at 928-636-1955 or visit our website at http://www.warehouseappliance.com

Because there are no moving parts in these gas refrigerators and gas freezers, there's not much maintenance needed. One very important thing you can do to keep the unit working to it's maximum efficiency is to periodically clean the flue. The flue will soot up due to impurities in the gas. The dirtier the gas, the more soot will develop. Turn the unit off and let the flue cool for awhile. Place something over the burner orifice to protect it from the falling soot. Place a rag or piece of tin foil under the unit to catch any falling soot. Remove the baffles from the flue (if any). Be careful!! They may be hot. Use the Flue Brush and gently scrub the full length of the flue. Rotate the brush a few times to get all the soot possible.

One other common occurrence is debris in the Burner Air Intake. If the gas fridge or gas freezer has been sitting for awhile, spiders like the smell of propane and will make webs in the burner area and the unit will not light or burn with a dirty foul flame. Dirt, dust, pet hair, insects, lint, or anything migrating behind the gas fridge will increase the chances of the burning running foul. If the flame tip is yellow or orange, then chances are, there is debris in the Burner Tube and Air Intake. It is very easy to remove. Turn the unit off. Using a piece of 1/4" flexible rubber hose, just aim it at the Air Intake of the Burner and blow through the other end to clean out the debris. Using compressed air or "air in a can" works well also. Be sure the unit is off and cooled before using "air in a can" since it can be highly flammable. Re-light the unit and visually check the flame. It should be a crisp blue flame with a white or yellow tip. To prevent debris from getting into the burner tube and creating this problem, it's a good idea to vacuum under and around your gas refrigerator or gas freezer often. This is best gas fridge maintenance practice.

A more detailed description for servicing gas refrigerators is available on DVD along with many other troubleshooting and repair tips and tricks.

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