DRZ18980
Dacor DRZ18980 Column Freezer Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Ice maker output
- Frost buildup
- Cooling Off mode (oF display)
- Door seal
The DRZ18980 is a current 18-inch column freezer with 9.5 cubic feet of space and an ice maker that makes both Cocktail Ice and Standard Ice. It has its own dedicated compressor and comes in left-hinge and right-hinge versions, so it fits a kitchen next to a matching refrigerator column or stands alone.
For a narrow freezer like this we start with the ice maker: the water line, filter and fill valve, and whether the freezer is cold enough for ice to form. Frost buildup sends us to the door seal and the defrost parts. If the display reads oF, Cooling Off mode is on and the unit is not freezing by design.
Because the column is narrow, a small gasket gap matters more, so we look at alignment as well. We note the model and serial number from the label, give you a written price before work, and back the repair with a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Key features
- Column freezer, 18 inches wide
- 9.5 cubic feet of space
- Ice maker for Cocktail Ice and Standard Ice
- Its own dedicated compressor
- Available hinged left or right
The ice maker in my 18-inch freezer is not producing. Why?
We check the water supply, filter and fill valve, then the freezer temperature, since ice forms only when it is cold enough. After that we test the ice maker itself.
What do Cocktail Ice and Standard Ice mean for repairs?
The ice maker makes two kinds of ice, so we check that it fills and releases properly in both. The water supply and mold are the main parts to test.
The display shows oF. What now?
That is Cooling Off mode. We switch it back to normal operation and confirm the freezer pulls down to temperature, and only then look deeper at the cooling system.
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