# True T-49: Used-Buy Risk, Repairs & What to Check | KitchenRisk

> True T-49: used $800–$2,000, OEM part prices, the documented failures that actually cost money, and what to inspect before you buy used.

**Verdict:** inspect

$800–$2,000 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Compressor motor winding failure + refrigerant leaks = the t. Buy only after inspection.

**Observed used price:** $800–$2,000

**Documented failure risks:**
- Compressor and refrigerant: Compressor motor winding failure + refrigerant leaks = the two big ones
- Condenser fouling: Condenser fouling -> compressor overwork -> premature death (dominant
- Evaporator fan motors, door gaskets = routine wear items: Evaporator fan motors, door gaskets = routine wear items
- Control/thermostat issues on older units: Control/thermostat issues on older units

## Sources
- [cpsc.gov](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/True-Manufacturing-Recalls-Commercial-Refrigerators-with-Secop-Compressors-Due-to-Fire-Hazard) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [smartrestaurantowner.com](https://smartrestaurantowner.com/blog/refurbished-vs-new-commercial-refrigerator) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [centralminnesotaappliancerepair.com](https://centralminnesotaappliancerepair.com/blog/true-commercial-refrigerator-not-cooling) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [partstown.com](https://www.partstown.com/true/t-49/parts) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [shoptrueoemparts.truemfg.com](https://shoptrueoemparts.truemfg.com/collections/t-49-truair01) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [kitchenall.com](https://www.kitchenall.com/blog/how-long-do-commercial-refrigerators-last.html) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [True T-49 Cooler Freezing Product Electronic Thermostat Retro Kit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUFmZxgvtfY) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [True T-49F 2 Door Freezer with Danfoss Compressor in it. Power pack replace + ic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WFwkWX4RVE) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [True Reach in cooler is not cooling](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AZErkwheNM) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [True 49-f - not freezing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVRvnKjxt-4) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [partstown.com part listings (prices observed 2026-09-05)](https://www.partstown.com/true/true810719) (accessed 2026-09-05)

_Last verified 2026-09-05. Source: KitchenRisk — https://kitchenrisk.com/models/true-t-49/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._