Unit is warm around door frame
This article explains that warmth around the door frame of TSX Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers is normal due to the perimeter heater reducing condensation. It affects models like TSX1205 and TSX5005 series, particularly those with swinging doors. The heater prevents moisture build-up and is functioning as expected. This validated, publicly visible article provides essential troubleshooting information
Issue
Unit is warm around door frame
Environment
| TSX Laboratory Refrigerators | TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators | TSX -30° Plasma Freezers | TSX -20° Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers | Models | Energy Star Model |
| TSX1205G | TSX1204B | TSX1230L | TSX2320F | V/Y/Z | A/D |
| TSX1205S | TSX2304B | TSX2330L | TSX3020F | V/Y/Z | A/D |
| TSX1205P | TSX3004B | TSX3030L | TSX2320E | V/Y/Z | A/D |
| TSX2305G | TSX5004B | TSX5030L | TSX3020E | V/Y/Z | A/D |
| TSX2305S | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX2305P | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX2305C | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX3005G | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX3005S | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX3005P | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX3005C | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX4505G | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX4505C | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX5005G | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX5005S | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX5005P | V/Y/Z | A/D | |||
| TSX5005C | V/Y/Z | A/D |
Resolution
This is a normal function of the unit and is a result of the perimeter heater to reduce condensation.
Cause
The Perimeter Heater is ON (swinging doors only)