Refrigerator Minsk lineup, maintenance, repair

Made in Belarus appliances differed enviable quality and durability, for which he valued highly in the territory of the Soviet Union first, and then the so-called post-Soviet space.

In some houses or cottages can still be found refrigerator Minsk, despite the fact that the last one was released more than a dozen years ago. What good this technique and how to repair it? We'll figure out.

Features brand refrigerators

The story of the refrigeration units Minsk brand began in 1959, when the government orders Gas equipment plant in the capital of Belarus, was to start the production of domestic refrigeration equipment.

The first device with the name of Minsk released in 1962 Later, namely in 1977, organized by the Association of Atlanta, here in addition to the Minsk plant entered and machine tool plant in Baranovichi.

This was important because there were manufactured compressors for refrigeration units. Atlanta has paid great attention to technological developments and introduce them to the new model.

It is therefore not by chance that there appeared the first Soviet refrigerator. Of course, the brand of Minsk. For its time it was a real breakthrough and enjoyed an unprecedented demand for.

Later, the union launches refrigeration units called Atlanta. Gradually the name of Minsk and Atlant united, while manufactured products under the double name.

Today in the shops can often find brand Atlant, sometimes "old-fashioned" second name can be assigned. Officially, the Belarusian products are now called Atlas, but in fact it is the same good old Minsk.

General characteristics Manufacturer models

Model range of cooling units under the brand of Minsk is quite broad. All devices are highly efficient and economical production of cold energy.

They are extremely easy to use and in varied colors. Most of the equipment has a small size, which allows you to place it even on a very small kitchen.

Of technological features worth noting are simple designs. Devices equipped with one, rarely two compressors.

The last option was used for the dual-chamber systems. To work in them pumped environmentally friendly, but to date, outdated refrigerant.

None of the devices Minsk is not installed system "Anti frost" which greatly simplifies the maintenance.

At its units Minsk factory has mounted dropping or as it is referred to as "weeping" defrost system. It presupposes the existence of drainage discharge accumulating moisture from the refrigeration compartment.

To defrost the freezer compartment no system was not used. He manually defrosted by the accumulation of ice build-up. Electronics, too, has never been used in equipment control systems.

User feedback on the technology brand

About the refrigeration units of the Belarusian producer owners respond positively. Due to the simple design of the unit to break down virtually nothing, and if breakage occurs, it can be to try to correct their own.

Due to its structural simplicity and high quality and workmanship in general, devices are reliable and Minsk are very long. This fact appreciate the numerous technology users.

There are cases when properly employed by the refrigerator dumped only because it is morally obsolete. But then the owners sometimes feel sorry, because to get the same reliability and durability of the new devices can not always.

Typical faults of different models

Over time, the cooling units can become unstable. Practice shows that most often appear such problems:

1. The freezer compartment is operating normally, and is kept in the refrigerator is abnormally high temperature.
2. Freeze through the rear wall of the refrigeration compartment, after removing the ice, she appears again.
3. Refrigerated compartment operates normally, and the freezer does not freeze.
4. The compressor is either not started or running without tripping.
5. The appearance of water in the working compartments of snow buildup on the evaporator coats.
6. Compressor starts, but after some time, arbitrarily disconnected.
7. The unit shows no signs of life.

The causes of these problems may be different. The easiest way is to define them, if you know the "sick" place your model.

Craftsmen working with devices Minsk, allocate specific breakdown for the group-specific models. We propose to consider them in detail.

Group # 1 - Minsk MXM 130, 131, 151, 152, 161, 162

For these models, the typical problem is the freezing of the refrigerator rear panel. Most often there is frost in the area of ​​the evaporator on the left side of the plate.

Here constantly freezes block of ice that melts during defrosting device, but then is frozen again. Thus the owner of the unit has to be defrosted more and more often. The problem will only get worse with time.

The rate of ice formation and the amount thereof is gradually increased. If you do not take action, the frost begins to "capture" the shelf, taking the effective volume of the device.

In an attempt to get rid of some ice chips hostess her with a knife, which can lead to a breakdown of the evaporator. This is a complex problem that requires sealing the damaged parts, filter replacement and refrigerant charge of the system.

Group # 2 - Minsk MXM 260, 268, 2706, 2712

This dual-chamber devices with an upper position of the freezer. Their "pain" point - the clogging of the capillary system.

This happens because in their contours circulates R134A, refrigerant, characterized tendency to form blockages.

Mixed with a small amount of engine oil, it forms a small "thrombi", which stop the system. This is manifested in the following way.

Freezer compartment continues to operate in normal mode, sometimes it starts to freeze more than necessary. The refrigerating compartment temperature is steadily increasing.

Rising temperatures may be harsh, but sometimes appears first snow "coat". She quickly melts as the temperature becomes too high.

To solve the problem, a blowing tube, causing a blood clot leaves the evaporator.

Group # 3 - malfunction Minsk 15m

In this model, often comes down the thermostatThat requires replacement. May break the compressor. Also, quite often there is a refrigerant leak from the evaporator of the freezer.

In the latter case, the evaporator is covered with a coat of frost in the refrigerating compartment and the temperature rises.

Unfortunately, not always possible to detect the leak and the evaporator have to be changed. The best part spoil quality sealed.

Group # 4 - Minsk MXM 126 MXM 1607, 1609

The Achilles heel of the model number 126 - the thermostat. If the unit operates cyclically, that is periodically deactivated / activated, but in the refrigerator compartment temperature is too high, and the freezer compartment is functioning normally.

Most likely, faulty thermostat, which will have to be replaced.

For models with the Nomenclature in 1607 and 1609 two major problems. The first - the blockage of the capillary tube, and the second - a leak of the refrigerant, which occurred in zapenennuyu piece of equipment.

In both cases, the refrigeration compartment stops working, and the freezer while still functioning. But gradually ceases to work and he did.

The main difference - Leakage compressor continues to run and the cold is absent in both compartments.

Independent repair units Minsk

Making a decision about self repairing should be understood that the refrigerator - unit complex. To diagnose and fix problems need special knowledge and experience.

It is highly desirable that they are. Otherwise, improper repairs may only aggravate the situation to the point that you have to buy new equipment.

If you have skills and experience, you can try to deal with the problem on their own. Let's talk about how to fix common problems Minsk brand devices.

Problem # 1 - blockage of the capillary tube

This time-consuming operation that requires accuracy of, so it is advisable to diagnose your refrigerator the most true.

So, start the machine and take in hand the discharge tube. See if it first actively heated, but just three or four minutes begins to cool, most likely, there is blockage.

A similar diagnosis can be made if the capacitor is heated only by half.

Now gently wipe the condenser damp cloth cleaning it from dirt and dust, which prevent a device to fully cool the gas mixture.

If, after this part of the condenser is cold, and even a little heated, this means that a blood clot in the capillary prevents ostyvshemu gas to move on. Purification capacitor refrigerator may cease to generate cold.

This is because the pressure in a purified element decreases, and hence the mixture will clog worse pass through the tube. The most accurate diagnosis can be made only after the opening of the system.

Masters warn that it is worth doing only those who have some knowledge and acquired the necessary tools. So, you need to open the filler neck, and then connect it to a pressure gauge.

Now you need to run the compressor. at this stage, the pressure should not leave "minus". Turning off the engine. If the pressure remains the same or rises, but very slowly, so the capillary is clogged.

Cut the filter capillary look. If the filter begins to splash pressurized refrigerant tube clogged.

You can begin to clean up the system. An extremely important point. Masters are reminded that the procedure should be used only "native" oil.

No solvents, washers and other chemicals should not be. Only the type of oil that is already in use in the system. Remember that this can be either synthetic or mineral water.

Mix them, you should not, as a result of the flakes are formed, which further score capillary. Prepare all necessary, start to work. To start the fridge to defrost completely.

Solder fitting of a hydraulic press to the capillary. Refill oil press prepared in advance.

Experts recommend that for each formulation to have a separate press. It's expensive, but it ensures that no problems after cleaning.

Gently push for oil press. To do so as long as we feel that the press handle moves easily and effortlessly. Usually for sufficient cleaning 5-6 pumping.

Now it is desirable to purge with nitrogen tube. If this is not possible, masters advise soldered to the filter of the refrigerator compressor and run it using the purge.

The following is to change the filter and solder system. After which it is evacuated and filled with refrigerant. It is important to strictly follow the specifications and pour a well defined rate of the gas mixture. Repairs over.

Problem # 2 - the back of the freezing

The problem is a result of violation of the thermal insulation of refrigerating compartment. For various reasons, in the region of the evaporator condensate accumulates, gradually destroys the insulation.

Proper repair is to restore it. It is held as follows. To start the unit is disconnected from the network and is completely defrosted. Then the door was taped.

After that equipment is placed on stand-down door. Now you need to carefully unscrew the three screws holding capacitor. Last fourth bolt is weakened, but not removed.

Thus, the item will be possible to move diagonally, by accessing the area with damaged insulation. Conduct research insulating material. To do this, click on it with your finger.

If the result is depression, from which oozes moisture, so the material is destroyed. It must be very carefully removed. To do this, take a wooden spatula and take out its tainted insulation.

It may seem that perform this operation with a knife will easier. But it is possible to damage the pipes and the evaporator, and this is absolutely not necessary. Carefully scrape away the insulation and reach the inner wall of the cooling compartment.

If a remote site edges were slightly Moist places - it does not matter. They should be dry hairdryer. Important: You can only do so if a little moisture and it penetrated deep.

Some models are equipped with machines so called "boots" or bulge in an oval shape on the rear panel. Insulation around her neatly trimmed with a knife and remove. Make it easy enough.

After all spoiled insulation removed, proceed to clean the spacers. They are on the tube evaporator. Carefully remove them and clean.

Master warn that the portion where the tube enters the compartment, the insulating sleeve. In addition, below there is another plug. They must be handled very carefully, otherwise you can easily break the seal.

Purification rings are put in place. Take the sealant and carefully isolate the input section of the tube and cap.

The next stage - the insulation recovery. If a model with "boots" have to prepare a form to fill. It is made of smooth sheet and repeats the configuration of the cut parts.

For the rest of the instrument is sufficient to take a piece of cardboard the size of which corresponds to the deleted fragment.

Next, prepare the mixture. Usually taken two-component for thermal insulation. The components are merged into a common container and thoroughly mixed for half a minute.

You can take for this purpose, an electric drill. The prepared composition is poured into the recess in the insulation film is covered first, and then depending on the model prepared form or cardboard.

Over the exposed cargo. It remains to wait for solidification of the composition on which you need about half an hour. After that, remove the load, remove foil and carefully inspect the resulting insulation for possible defects.

It may be too large pores or empty lots. If it is, we prepare a new batch of the composition, and remove defects. Receiving quality insulation, we proceed to the final stage.

Remove excess foam with a knife, carefully we clean all the bumps and protrusions sandpaper. We take the tape and carefully seal the entire repaired area. After that, you can put a capacitor in place.

Then we put the unit in a vertical position, remove the tape and turn the device into a network. It is important to understand that the insulation recovery - a laborious process. If there is no self-confidence, better to invite a specialist.

Problem # 3 - the failure of the seal

Replace or repair the seal gum on the door is one of the most simple, but such work is very much in demand. Over time, the rubber seal rassyhaetsya, cracks and much worse to cope with their responsibilities.

As a result, inside the freezer starts quickly freezes the snow coat, because of what the defrosting must be carried out more and more often. For starters, you can try to return the seal to life.

Perhaps he has not lost its elasticity, but only deformed. Take a hair dryer and gently warm up the tires. Heated fragment carefully straighten, returning him to the original shape.

We do everything very carefully, since the accidental overheating of the rubber can be melted or completely lose its elasticity and shape. And then the seal will only be replaced. If all else fails, proceed to the replacement of parts.

It is best to buy the original seal designed specifically for your model. Unfortunately for aggregates Minsk is virtually impossible. Therefore, you should look for in stores sealer with similar characteristics.

Perhaps the best option - the element of any Atlanta model. Preparing a new seal can begin to dismantle the old.

For a start it must be carefully removed from the door. Here are possible options. Depending on the uses fixing it can be done in different ways. Gasket, fixed in the special slots of the door, to hook a screwdriver and removed.

Glued seal carefully rip off place. If the item is fastened with screws, they are twisting and remove the rubber. Door after dismantling cleaned, washed and well dried.

After that, proceed to the installation of a new liner. It is attached in the same way as has been fixed old. While some masters believe that the best option in this case - on the installation screws. They are fixed by a rubber band.

If the previous gasket has already been fixed in such a way that the fasteners have to take a slightly larger diameter, because the holes are likely to split.

Conclusions and useful videos on the topic

How to perform adjustment of the thermostat:

Subtleties repair puskozaschitnoy relay:

Video tutorial on restoring the seal of the refrigerator:

Minsk cooling units are reliable, well generate cold and work very long. Despite the fact that their production has long stopped, they continue to work in many homes. Over time, problems can occur, which can easily fix an experienced master.

If you want to try to repair the equipment yourself, you very well to calculate the forces. Most often, in the case of failure of the refrigerator must be changed to a new one.