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Posted:  18 Sep 2011 18:50

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Hi All,

I recently bought a Nostalgia KRS-2100 after reading about the upgrades that are now included standard (double regulator, etc).

When I first started up the fridge with 1/2 keg in it, it would only reach a temp of 47 degrees when set on MAX.  After reading some things online, I decided to remove the faceplate, etc for the thermostat and go ahead and turn a screw that controls the temperature range a few turns clockwise.

I was successfully able to lower the temperature to 41 degrees, and then I gave the screw a few more turns and it kept getting lower.  Now my problem is that it seems to take FOREVER to reach 37 degrees.  It'll run for 2 hours, hit 37 degrees, then turn off.  In 30 minutes its back on again.

I put a fan on the compressor to ensure it doesn't overheat.  Any advice on what I should do?  How much would it cost for me to call up a refrigerator repair man to get this thing running right?? LOL