Fault guide
Cold Room Temperature Too High — Sandton Repairs
A cold room holding a temperature above its set point is failing to cope with heat load. The cause may be refrigeration, airflow, door or control related, and it needs proper diagnosis.
Symptoms
- Temperature above set point
- Compressor running continuously
- Stock warming
- Alarm sounding
- High energy use
Possible causes
- Refrigerant leak or low charge
- Condenser fouled or fan failed
- Evaporator iced or fan failed
- Door seal damaged or door left open
- Room overloaded or stock blocking airflow
- Controller or sensor fault
Safe basic checks
- 01Check the door is closing and the seal is intact
- 02Check nothing is blocking the condenser or evaporator airflow
- 03Confirm the set point has not been changed
- 04Check whether the room is overloaded
When to call a professional
If the room cannot recover temperature with a clean condenser, intact door seal and correct set point, call a technician — the fault is refrigeration or control related.
Do not attempt electrical, refrigerant or internal mechanical work. Call 069 268 0988.
Repair options
Refrigerant leak repair, condenser cleaning, fan motor replacement, door seal replacement, defrost system repair, controller or sensor replacement.
Maintenance prevention
Door seal checks, condenser cleaning, defrost maintenance and correct stock placement prevent most high-temperature faults.
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