I have a older servel refrigerator that is not cooling properly. It takes several days to drop the inside temp to 40 degrees. Is this normal. I have been told to turn it upside down. What does this do? How long do I need to leave it this way? Can I immediately light it back up or do I need to let it set for a while? If so, how long?
With all due respect, I would recommend turning the refrigerator on its side, placing it in a pickup truck and taking it to the dump. Servel was paying $100 several years back and may still be doing so towards getting rid of these old elephants. A family in our area was asphyxiated, all but for a little girl who is brain damaged, when a Servel refrigerator gave off CO. If you must use it.,put it on an outside porch so that there is no question about good ventilation. Especially one that's malfunctioning. JMHO
simonmeridew
Hello!
Don't get rid of your SERVEL - KEEP IT!
These things are NOT dangerous, as many have said! SERVEL made over 3 million of these units, and, to date, around 60 people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning that their SERVEL gave off, all because they failed to maintain it like the instructions stated.
If you maintain it properly, a SERVEL will last for decades with little or no problems, and you won't die from using it.
Many people think their SERVEL cannot be repaired. NOT SO!
There are several places to get them serviced, but THE BEST places are:
1. Maine Gas Refrigarator Service . Run by a wonderful older man by the name of Art Gauthier, Maine Gas Refrigerator Service has parts and manuals for the SERVEL refrigerators, and can repair and recharge every model that SERVEL made.
2. Epps' Gas Refrigerator Service. Operated by Dale Eppley, who trained under Mr. Gauthier, Epps' Refrigerator Service is located in Columbus, Ohio (which is a little closer than Maine for most people). He does not have a website, but you can call him at: (zzz) xxx-xxxx. xxxxxxxxxxx
Both of these companies do EXCELLENT work, and do not charge you an arm and a leg to do it. They won't charge you fro repairs you don't really need!
My SERVEL is on it's way to xxxxxxxxxxx (I live in Oklahoma) for repair. While it's gone, I am refinishing the case and will install new insulation when it returns. I am surprising my wife with a new SERVEL for her birthday/Christmas present! Once Dale gets through with it, we'll have it for the rest of our lives (we plan to leave it to the kids, along with our CHAMBERS stove).
SO - KEEP THAT SERVEL GOING!
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