U-line systems allow home and boat owners and office staff options to traditional refrigerators, but they occasionally still need maintenance and repair. Under such circumstances, can U-line appliance repair Watervliet be done by their owners, or is professional assistance required?
Outdoor Crescent Ice Maker
Generally, these makers malfunction in one of two ways. They are either making too much ice, or not making ice at all. If the problem is that the machine is generating too much ice, the machine’s shutoff arm and shutoff switch should be examined to make sure that they are in the proper position. If they are, then a U-line service representative should be contacted for replacement parts or repair. If the ice maker not working, there could be a number of reasons for this issue. Start with the simplest. Is the machine plugged in? Is there a sufficient water source for ice making? Next check the unit thermostat’s setting. Remember too that placing the unit in close proximity to extreme heat can affect its ice making capability. If no problems are seen here, move on to the unit’s water supply line and valve. Sometimes the supply line can become blocked with debris or dirt, and can be flushed out by operators. If the issue is the valve, the motor, or any of the unit’s moving parts, then they generally should be replaced, and ice maker parts should always be U-line product compatible.
Outdoor Clear Ice Machine
This particular model produces more ice than any other U-line model, and when it stops making ice it’s often because its saddle valve has worn out and needs replacing. Before replacing it, however, users should check the valve for dirt and debris, and flush such items out if found. It is possible to order simply the valve and install it. However, it should be noted that such a procedure involves not just installing this part, but moving the entire refrigerator unit and disconnecting and reconnecting unit wiring. Users uncomfortable with performing these procedures, or any other aspect of ice machine repair Watervliet should always call a professional for servicing to avoid personal injury and equipment damage.
Marine Crescent Ice Maker Repair Watervliet
Designed to be used either below or above decks on a vessel, this model is more heavy duty and corrosion resistant than other U-line models. It also comes in a greater variety of styles, from free standing to a undercounter ice maker. It uses less water to generate ice making as well. And this model’s ice freezer gets heavy use, not just to keep ice cold for drinking purposes, but to keep marine catches properly chilled. So it’s imperative that cooling units are functioning well when out on the water. But the unique environments that these units are in can create unique problems. The units may be exposed to unusually hot and humid conditions. Electrical service may be unavailable or sporadic. Because it’s difficult to get servicing assistance when out on the water, all motors, solenoids, and moving parts should be regularly inspected by both users and service technicians for wear and damage. Problems that can be corrected easily by users while on water are installing the unit where it won’t be exposed to extreme heat, making sure the unit is plugged in and not exceeding electrical limits, and checking water supply lines and valves for leakage and blockage, which can often be corrected with flushing. Thermostat settings should also be checked.