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TWL: Refrigerator Help

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almiller@n-jcenter.com
Fri, Aug 25, 2000 7:12 PM

Would appreciate suggestions - my Norcold DE-560 refrigerator needs a new
compressor assembly. Repair cost is estimated at $650 plus. The replacement
Norcold is a DE-461 (6.3 cu ft) and it will run about $1,000. I am trying to
figure out why the Norcold is so expensive. I am wondering if it would pay
to buy a regular residential refrigerator and an inverter.

The dimensions of the place the refrigerator has to fit measures about
(HxWxD) 53''x23''x25''.

I am having difficulty finding same size residential refrigerator. I found a
Sanyo SR-952 for $284.  Not sure if I need a marine product.

Would appreciate suggestions. Please send suggestions through the list or
privately.

Thanks.

Al Miller
M/V 37' Pacific Trawler
Palm Coast, FL
E-Mail:        almiller@n-jcenter.com

Would appreciate suggestions - my Norcold DE-560 refrigerator needs a new compressor assembly. Repair cost is estimated at $650 plus. The replacement Norcold is a DE-461 (6.3 cu ft) and it will run about $1,000. I am trying to figure out why the Norcold is so expensive. I am wondering if it would pay to buy a regular residential refrigerator and an inverter. The dimensions of the place the refrigerator has to fit measures about (HxWxD) 53''x23''x25''. I am having difficulty finding same size residential refrigerator. I found a Sanyo SR-952 for $284. Not sure if I need a marine product. Would appreciate suggestions. Please send suggestions through the list or privately. Thanks. Al Miller M/V 37' Pacific Trawler Palm Coast, FL E-Mail: almiller@n-jcenter.com