If the compressor never cycles off, most likely problem will be low on refrigerant. You can try cleaning the dust off the coils, but I would imagine that it would cool better than 50 even with dirty coils. If the compressor kicks off early, I would suspect the thermostat.Also check the door seal too. It does good to cool the insides; it'll never cool down the room it's in. If the compressor isn't running, you can jump out the t-stat and see if it runs and cools. If it does then it could be the t-stat. Make sure the condenser coils are clean. Take a look at the evaporator coil (the one inside) to make sure it is not frozen over. Use a good flashlight & look up through the fan grill to make sure there is no ice buildup. If there is ice, that is why your temp is up. If the air is not flowing it will not cool the cabinet. There could be a few reasons for ice. The temp control may be stuck or set too cold. If there is no ice & the compressor is running constantly you might have a leak in the system - no refrigerant - you would need to call a service company. You will only lose Freon if there is a leak.
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If the compressor never cycles off, most likely problem will be low on refrigerant. You can try cleaning the dust off the coils, but I would imagine that it would cool better than 50 even with dirty coils. If the compressor kicks off early, I would suspect the thermostat.Also check the door seal too. It does good to cool the insides; it'll never cool down the room it's in. If the compressor isn't running, you can jump out the t-stat and see if it runs and cools. If it does then it could be the t-stat. Make sure the condenser coils are clean.
Take a look at the evaporator coil (the one inside) to make sure it is not frozen over. Use a good flashlight & look up through the fan grill to make sure there is no ice buildup. If there is ice, that is why your temp is up. If the air is not flowing it will not cool the cabinet. There could be a few reasons for ice. The temp control may be stuck or set too cold.
If there is no ice & the compressor is running constantly you might have a leak in the system - no refrigerant - you would need to call a service company.
You will only lose Freon if there is a leak.
Let us know if you have something more to know else accept the suggestion.
Thank You for contacting Fixya.com