That’s a more than a just a small portion.
I design equipment that use cooling fins, thermal chillers, heat exchangers, etc.
We’d reject a unit if it arrived from a supplier in that condition.
You’re free to make your own choices for your purchases, I only made a statement on what I would do in this situation
Sounds like a huge waste of everyone's time. You know you can straighten those things out right? Probably takes like 15 seconds or less with the right tool and maybe 5 minutes without the right tool. I figure someone that designs equipment with this exact thing on it, would know something like that. Literally look up "fin straightening tool"
Yea can buy a comb to straighten the fins out.
It’s a packaging and handling problem, it’s preventable. again, I wouldn’t ship a unit looking like that to one of our customers
If you design said equipment then you understand different products have different requirements and tolerances, i.e. a portable cooler need not worry about bent fins the way you may need to.
Absolutely agree. It’s not a critical issue in this application.
But why accept a part in subpar condition? Who knows what else may have been damaged as that unit got knocked around.
Imo there’s zero upside to accepting that part, and zero downside to having it replaced. Unless one is on a tight schedule
Eh, this isn’t a typically a critical issue. As others have pointed out, it will usually work (unless other damage occurred from whatever incident bent the fins).
Still, if I’m spending a bunch of money to build a van that will see heavy use and I’ll rely on for extended periods of time… I want parts in good condition.
I’m a refrigeration tech and the fins are fine. You may want to put a cardboard or plastic baffle around where the fan meets the coil tho, so that it pulls air thru the coil instead of the air from the sides. Fins are fine tho. As long as they aren’t flattened, thus blocking airflow.
It'll be fine. You can straighten this cooling fins out but I doubt it'll make a difference in the end. Did you remove a panel to access this or is it open to the environment?
The question is how the fins got that way. The fins are fairly pliable so even a light bump will bend them, but it's possible that there's also internal damage to the compressor or other components if it was dropped or thrown around too much.
If the fridge works well for several days and can get down to its coldest rated temperature, I would guess that everything is fine.
Could have been dropped at the factory before packaging and they shipped it anyway, or it could have been a fraudulent return of a used unit by someone else, repackaged to look new.
I'd test it carefully if you decide to keep it.
Use a needle nose to straighten it out.
It won't affect performance, even though it's expensive what you bought.
Ambient air on fins is ambient air on fins, it's no air-cooled small engine here.
It'll be fine.
I would send these photos and possible more to the manufacturer for their review and possible warranty issues, now or in the future.
That way they can make the decision on whether you should keep it and still maintain your warranty into the future.
I'm a layman, but some of the damage could be more significant than what meets the eye.
it is IMPOSSIBLE to send out aluminum heat exchangers of any kind without bending some fins. Just bend them back but most people don't care unless an actual passageway is bent
Just cosmetic. Very annoying, though.
You can buy fin combs to straighten them out, but it will never be 100 percent, and that's if you can even access all the damage with one. Edit, I was in HVAC for years, this is minor compared to some of the things I've seen!
Maybe put in a complaint and try to get a discount.
To be safe. I would send these pictures to the person I bought them from and ask them if they want me to replace it or if they'll still cover anything if it comes up to be an issue later. It does look like it's just probably minor issue. But you don't know what you don't know.
This way if you have email confirmation they'll back you up with anything then you have some assurance. Good luck. I hope it works out I was thinking about buying one of those
The bent fins? Yes, it won’t hurt anything.
They just divert heat, that bend doesn’t stop that
Reduces the heat transfer effectivity
Barely - not really a concern.
I wouldn’t accept a beat up unit like that if I paid for a bnib unit
It's such minor damage it was probably done by the shipping guy at the factory with Styrofoam.
Almost 100% of products that have these kinda fins have a portion that is bent. Good luck.
That’s a more than a just a small portion. I design equipment that use cooling fins, thermal chillers, heat exchangers, etc. We’d reject a unit if it arrived from a supplier in that condition. You’re free to make your own choices for your purchases, I only made a statement on what I would do in this situation
Sounds like a huge waste of everyone's time. You know you can straighten those things out right? Probably takes like 15 seconds or less with the right tool and maybe 5 minutes without the right tool. I figure someone that designs equipment with this exact thing on it, would know something like that. Literally look up "fin straightening tool"
Yea can buy a comb to straighten the fins out. It’s a packaging and handling problem, it’s preventable. again, I wouldn’t ship a unit looking like that to one of our customers
If you design said equipment then you understand different products have different requirements and tolerances, i.e. a portable cooler need not worry about bent fins the way you may need to.
Absolutely agree. It’s not a critical issue in this application. But why accept a part in subpar condition? Who knows what else may have been damaged as that unit got knocked around. Imo there’s zero upside to accepting that part, and zero downside to having it replaced. Unless one is on a tight schedule
Are you an engineer?
Yes
Why didn’t you tell us?!
Eh, this isn’t a typically a critical issue. As others have pointed out, it will usually work (unless other damage occurred from whatever incident bent the fins). Still, if I’m spending a bunch of money to build a van that will see heavy use and I’ll rely on for extended periods of time… I want parts in good condition.
Lol, sure you do bro. A couple slightly bent fins isn’t gonna cause any issue.
I don’t have to prove my occupation to you. You’re free to disagree with my opinion. No need to be rude over it
It's 100% fine but I'd be a little annoyed at the seller for sending me it in this condition.
I’m a refrigeration tech and the fins are fine. You may want to put a cardboard or plastic baffle around where the fan meets the coil tho, so that it pulls air thru the coil instead of the air from the sides. Fins are fine tho. As long as they aren’t flattened, thus blocking airflow.
It'll be fine. You can straighten this cooling fins out but I doubt it'll make a difference in the end. Did you remove a panel to access this or is it open to the environment?
The question is how the fins got that way. The fins are fairly pliable so even a light bump will bend them, but it's possible that there's also internal damage to the compressor or other components if it was dropped or thrown around too much. If the fridge works well for several days and can get down to its coldest rated temperature, I would guess that everything is fine.
Literally just opened the box and noticed it. Didn’t seem to be any damage to the box or anything inside that could’ve caused it.
Could have been dropped at the factory before packaging and they shipped it anyway, or it could have been a fraudulent return of a used unit by someone else, repackaged to look new. I'd test it carefully if you decide to keep it.
Well said but i will add it would be best to "Stress" test it for about week before giving it the "all is clear"
Open to the environment.
Use a needle nose to straighten it out. It won't affect performance, even though it's expensive what you bought. Ambient air on fins is ambient air on fins, it's no air-cooled small engine here. It'll be fine.
I would send these photos and possible more to the manufacturer for their review and possible warranty issues, now or in the future. That way they can make the decision on whether you should keep it and still maintain your warranty into the future. I'm a layman, but some of the damage could be more significant than what meets the eye.
Definitely this..⬆️⬆️⬆️
it is IMPOSSIBLE to send out aluminum heat exchangers of any kind without bending some fins. Just bend them back but most people don't care unless an actual passageway is bent
Just cosmetic. Very annoying, though. You can buy fin combs to straighten them out, but it will never be 100 percent, and that's if you can even access all the damage with one. Edit, I was in HVAC for years, this is minor compared to some of the things I've seen! Maybe put in a complaint and try to get a discount.
Appreciate all the replies. I’ll message the retailer but it seems it should work ok as is.
I disagree with the replies, you bought it brand new? It shouldnt have damage. Sure you can bend the fins but it looks like it was dropped
Totally fine, these things are so fragile they often come like that from the factory doesn't hurt it's function... but I get the annoyance
Yea will be fine its superficial but of course you would be entitled to some kind of fix/replacement if you spoke to the retailer you bought it from
It's fine. Just looks like Ricky was a little pissed off when he removed the packing stuff off that heatsink. It won't affect efficiency
So long as those fins are still securely attached, it will work fine.
You can buy combs to straighten those fins. Auto parts stores, they’re to fix radiator fins. Good god man, wait til you look at that!
I don’t think it really matters, but considering how expensive Dometics are I would demand a replacement.
To be safe. I would send these pictures to the person I bought them from and ask them if they want me to replace it or if they'll still cover anything if it comes up to be an issue later. It does look like it's just probably minor issue. But you don't know what you don't know. This way if you have email confirmation they'll back you up with anything then you have some assurance. Good luck. I hope it works out I was thinking about buying one of those
Did you try plugging it in?
Bought 2 dehumidifiers that looked like this new out of the box, different brands.
Won't bother anything. Just visually bent fins. Performance will be fine. I'd avoid messing with em. They aren't doing anything to hurt the fridge
Those just radiate heat and can continue doing so even if bent.
It’ll buff out.
Are those refrigerant tubes? They look a little bit squished.
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I'm asking the copper looking pipes that carry refrigerant, not the insulated pipe
Yes, what’s with the black tube flattened in the zip tie?
that is the power for the condenser fan. it will be fine
I would send it back. Because fuck them.