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["Dave Harnish" <drs@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Ken,

Yes, the November issue went out 10-19.  Evidently there were some
subscribers that didn't get theirs, so I'll send yours immediately.

Sorry about that!

I hope to have backissues and indexes posted in the 1st quarter of '03
for everyone's convenience.

God bless,
Dave

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kenneth J. Kovler" <kkovler@xxxxxxxx>
To: <homeclinic@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 6:13 PM
Subject: [homeclinic] Re: Monthly posting: Question On Refrigerators


>
> Dave;
>
> Thanks for the long explanation. The information I had says about the
> same.
>
> BTW Are you going to have the the DRSNews(monthly newsletter) this month?
> Seems to me I didn't see one last month. I look forward to the next issue!
>
> Ken (list owner)
>
> Once upon a time on Sun, 3 Nov 2002,at 4:35pm Dave Harnish wrote about:...
>
> >
> > Hi Ken and 'HomeClinic'ers',
> >
> > TRUE - it can make a difference how a refrig unit is transported.
> > Ideally you should transport it in the upright position, because oil
> > can migrate from the compressor up into the evaporator and
> > partially restrict the system, at least temporarily.
> >
> > We've had a few over the years that were ruined when the oil
> > *couldn't* all be persuaded to return, but that was mostly with the
> > older horizontal evaporator models, and only one particular brand.
> >
> > *Most* of this oil will find its way back down to the compressor
> > after it's stood back up for a while, but some of it will remain until
> > the unit is run, and therein lies most of the danger. If you end up with
> > a running compressor low on oil, it's only a matter of time before
> > you pay a price.
> >
> > They can be laid down to move IF you pay careful attention to the
> > suction line (the bigger line running to the evaporator/freezer
section).
> > If this line runs up one side rather than centered, lay the cabinet
> > with that side up so the line stays higher than the compressor, and
> > you'll keep oil migration to a minimum.
> >
> > Age makes some difference too. Moving older units adds the risk of
> > jarring loose internal scale or sludge buildup, which can restrict a
system.
> > I remember a particular '62 Frigidaire cycle-defrost refrig model that
> > could be *counted on* to do this even when kept upright in the truck.
> >
> > Newer ones use such small compressors, evaporators, and tiny amounts
> > of oil that this whole issue becomes even more critical.
> >
> > We've laid units down many times over the years when we've had to
> > move a unit in a service van, and there've been no problems. Just follow
> > the instructions above and let it stand a few minutes before running it
to
> > be sure most of the oil is back down where it belongs.  You may have to
> > duct-tape the doors closed if the line runs up the handle side, to keep
> > them closed and undamaged.
> >
> > BTW, take the food out before laying it down <grin>.
> >
> > How's that for a LONG answer to a short question?!
> >
> > God bless you guys,
> >
> > Dave Harnish
> > Dave's Repair Service
> > New Albany, PA
> > drs@xxxxxxxxxx
> > 570-363-2404
> >
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> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <homeclinic-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <homeclinic@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 10:43 PM
> > Subject: [homeclinic] Monthly posting: Question On Refrigerators
> >
> >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > > True or false: A service technician says, it
> > > makes a difference how a freezer, refrigerator or icemaker is
transported.
> > >
> > > Post Whether you think it is true or false or does it depend on the
age of
> > > appliance.
> > >
> > > Ken (list owner)
> > >
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