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Compressor "rattle" in dometic rm7832

Been using the ice maker in our coach.  Works great.  white ice cubes not clear?  Remember reading about a "fan?" Rattle connected with the compressor?  Anyone remember or what it is and is it fixable. 

The refer works well at the #4 setting it is at almost zero in the freezer with or without the compressor and 37 in the refer on a/c or gas.

Searched as I remember several fixers but the search did not show up anything....


Bob

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Compressor "rattle" in dometic rm7832

Reply #1 –
I had a rattle in my ice maker - it was a loose fan on the dedicated ice maker compressor. Shut if off. three months later put in residential.
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Compressor "rattle" in dometic rm7832

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
I had a rattle in my ice maker - it was a loose fan on the dedicated ice maker compressor. Shut if off. three months later put in residential.

How to fix the fan is what I need.  Thanks


Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Compressor "rattle" in dometic rm7832

Reply #3 –
not sure - RV repair guy said only way to fix was new compressor - a handy guy might take it out and figure out how to get it to stay on the shaft...
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Compressor "rattle" in dometic rm7832

Reply #4 –
Bob,
The ice maker fan bearing was dry and noisy on mine, I was able to get a few drops of oil on the fan shaft at the bearing from the outside refrigerator access panel. It was OK after that.
JD
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'

Re: Compressor "rattle" in dometic rm7832

Reply #5 –
Quote from: John Duld –
Bob,
The ice maker fan bearing was dry and noisy on mine, I was able to get a few drops of oil on the fan shaft at the bearing from the outside refrigerator access panel. It was OK after that.
JD

Great.  What, if anything, needed to be moved to get access?

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Compressor "rattle" in dometic rm7832

Reply #6 –
Bob,
The ice maker compressor,fan and condenser were to the right side looking in the opening behind the fridge.
Can't remember for sure but may have to remove a shroud to gain access to the fan(looking down from above the fan).
You may have to drip the oil on from above. Just get two or three drops on the shaft at the motor bearing .
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'

Re: Compressor "rattle" in dometic rm7832

Reply #7 –
Quote from: John Duld –
Bob,
The ice maker compressor,fan and condenser were to the right side looking in the opening behind the fridge.
Can't remember for sure but may have to remove a shroud to gain access to the fan(looking down from above the fan).
You may have to drip the oil on from above. Just get two or three drops on the shaft at the motor bearing .

Thanks that's what I vaguely remember was posted here. 

Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Compressor "rattle" in dometic rm7832

Reply #8 –
Bob,

If you need to oil something that's hard to reach just bend a wire coat hanger so it reaches then drip the oil down the wire.

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

Re: Compressor "rattle" in dometic rm7832

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
not sure - RV repair guy said only way to fix was new compressor - a handy guy might take it out and figure out how to get it to stay on the shaft...
Old trick was to do a "Dutchman's pin". Why it was called that I don't know, but here goes: Drill and tap a small hole on the OD/ID of the two parts (shaft OD and fan ID) when the parts are assembled. Then using blue Loctite or regular household silicone seal run a set screw into the tapped hole. The fan cannot slip or move out of position unless the screw is removed.
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Re: Compressor "rattle" in dometic rm7832

Reply #10 –
Lots of great thinking.  I am impressed. 

Thanks bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4