Which problem to start with first.
africanjack
turn it upside down and leave it like that for a couple of days, then turn the right way up and leave for a couple of days it should work fine unless its short of gas then give me a shout and I will tell you how to check. If you transport them flat you need to leave them 24 hours so that the compressor oil runs back into the compressor.
gouthunter1
They do not have to be kept running that is like saying that you should keep your car running contsantly to stop the water pump failing its just that everyone stores them in damp sheds and the thermostatic controllers tend to stick.
tika308
Upright chillers dont cause many problems, the controllers fail £8-20 for a new one if you know how, they get short of gas,most dont but some do arround £100 to re-gas ( when you see a refrigeration company van on the road stop it most of the lads will re-gas a small fridge for £50-60 as a job on the side.
The new household ones use butane as a refrigeration gas and the gas coils are in the sides dont drill through the side to put your hanging bar in there could be a bang.