The thermostat "wire" is a capillary tube that extends the temperature back to the [link|https://duncan.encompass.com/item/10272771/Danby/1.03.02.01.075/|thermostat]¹.
You don't replace the tube you remove it and the thermostat and then feed the new thermostat tube back through the same path as the one you just removed.
The thermostat would control when the compressor needs to be turned off and on to maintain the temps and not let the compressor run too long which would mean it gets too cold and maybe that's why ice is building up on the evap unit. Also looking at the parts list there's no defrost heater or timer which would aid in preventing the ice build up on the evap unit
Here's a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppxynnegh7w|video] that in general shows how to replace a thermostat with a capillary tube.
¹ I realize that the thermostat linked is not for your exact model, but for some reason I've been blocked access to a [link|https://www.danbyapplianceparts.com/product-category/compact-refrigerators/dar017a2bdd/|parts list] for your model but I think that it is the same one, the only difference is that you're refrigerator is white and the model I linked the part from is black, so I'm hoping it's the same part number. You may have better luck in accessing the site than I did.
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If you find the part for your model (maybe look on the thermostat in your refrigerator itself), search online for the ''Danby (insert part number)'' to find suppliers that suit you best.
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If you find the part for your model (maybe look on the thermostat in your refrigerator itself), search online for ''Danby (insert part number)'' to find suppliers that suit you best.
The thermostat "wire" is a capillary tube that extends the temperature back to the [https://duncan.encompass.com/item/10272771/Danby/1.03.02.01.075/|thermostat]¹.
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The thermostat "wire" is a capillary tube that extends the temperature back to the [link|https://duncan.encompass.com/item/10272771/Danby/1.03.02.01.075/|thermostat]¹.
You don't replace the tube you remove it and the thermostat and then feed the new thermostat tube back through the same path as the one you just removed.
The thermostat would control when the compressor needs to be turned off and on to maintain the temps and not let the compressor run too long which would mean it gets too cold and maybe that's why ice is building up on the evap unit. Also looking at the parts list there's no defrost heater or timer which would aid in preventing the ice build up on the evap unit
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Here's a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppxynnegh7w|video] that in general shows how to replace a thermostat with a capillary tube.
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Here's a [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppxynnegh7w|video] that in general shows how to replace a thermostat with a capillary tube.
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¹ I realize that the thermostat linked is not for your exact model, but for some reason I've been blocked access to a [https://www.danbyapplianceparts.com/product-category/compact-refrigerators/dar017a2bdd/|parts list] for your model but I think that it is the same one, the only difference is that you're refrigerator is white and the model I linked the part from is black, so I'm hoping it's the same part number. You may have better luck in accessing the site than I did.
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¹ I realize that the thermostat linked is not for your exact model, but for some reason I've been blocked access to a [link|https://www.danbyapplianceparts.com/product-category/compact-refrigerators/dar017a2bdd/|parts list] for your model but I think that it is the same one, the only difference is that you're refrigerator is white and the model I linked the part from is black, so I'm hoping it's the same part number. You may have better luck in accessing the site than I did.
-
If it is the same part number, search online for the ''Danby (insert part number)'' to find suppliers that suit you best.
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If you find the part for your model (maybe look on the thermostat in your refrigerator itself), search online for the ''Danby (insert part number)'' to find suppliers that suit you best.
Hi @damonfarenick
The thermostat "wire" is a capillary tube that extends the temperature back to the [https://duncan.encompass.com/item/10272771/Danby/1.03.02.01.075/|thermostat]¹.
You don't replace the tube you remove it and the thermostat and then feed the new thermostat tube back through the same path as the one you just removed.
The thermostat would control when the compressor needs to be turned off and on to maintain the temps and not let the compressor run too long which would mean it gets too cold and maybe that's why ice is building up on the evap unit. Also looking at the parts list there's no defrost heater or timer which would aid in preventing the ice build up on the evap unit
Here's a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppxynnegh7w|video] that in general shows how to replace a thermostat with a capillary tube.
¹ I realize that the thermostat linked is not for your exact model, but for some reason I've been blocked access to a [https://www.danbyapplianceparts.com/product-category/compact-refrigerators/dar017a2bdd/|parts list] for your model but I think that it is the same one, the only difference is that you're refrigerator is white and the model I linked the part from is black, so I'm hoping it's the same part number. You may have better luck in accessing the site than I did.
If it is the same part number, search online for the ''Danby (insert part number)'' to find suppliers that suit you best.