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Sion · 10-21-2003, 03:57 AM

" It's illegal to replace the compressor yourself anyway due to the freon in the system."

no it's not. However, buying the refrigerant gas (r22 I think it is) requires a certain type of license, just as vehicle ac refrigerant (r12, the older stuff) does. Also, in most (all?) states, it is illegal to vent the refrigerant to the atmosphere, just as with cars. It is supposed to be recovered with the proper equipment.

in any case, legal or not, its not something you are going to be able to do with proper training and equipment. and IF the compressor does go, chances are pretty good it will be nearly as expensive to replace as the entire fridge would be. depends on the model.

my advice, as mentioned above, is to clean the condensor (that grill thing on the back or underneath, as thoroughly as possible. remove all dust, hair, etc using a long brush of some kind (they make ones you can buy for just such a chore, go to a hardware store). This will help you fridge do its job easier.

also, it you have at least some small amount of mechanical ability, you should check the condensation drain tube for blockage. locate the drain tube by looking under the fridge for the drain pan. the tube will sit right above it. trace it up the back of the unit, removing all screws/clamps that hold it in place. eventually you will have it loose and usually just have to pull it out of where it goes into the back of the fridge. it should come out fairly easily. if not, dont force it, check inside for more clamps/screws. once you have it off, make sure its not blocked with crud (can happen over the years). clean as necessary, put back on.

monitor fridge for changes in coldness. as long as it is keeping things cold, great. but if that stops...

10-21-2003, 03:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sion Dumb all over...a little ugly on the side Location: In the room where the giant fire puffer works, and the torture never stops.	" It's illegal to replace the compressor yourself anyway due to the freon in the system." no it's not. However, buying the refrigerant gas (r22 I think it is) requires a certain type of license, just as vehicle ac refrigerant (r12, the older stuff) does. Also, in most (all?) states, it is illegal to vent the refrigerant to the atmosphere, just as with cars. It is supposed to be recovered with the proper equipment. in any case, legal or not, its not something you are going to be able to do with proper training and equipment. and IF the compressor does go, chances are pretty good it will be nearly as expensive to replace as the entire fridge would be. depends on the model. my advice, as mentioned above, is to clean the condensor (that grill thing on the back or underneath, as thoroughly as possible. remove all dust, hair, etc using a long brush of some kind (they make ones you can buy for just such a chore, go to a hardware store). This will help you fridge do its job easier. also, it you have at least some small amount of mechanical ability, you should check the condensation drain tube for blockage. locate the drain tube by looking under the fridge for the drain pan. the tube will sit right above it. trace it up the back of the unit, removing all screws/clamps that hold it in place. eventually you will have it loose and usually just have to pull it out of where it goes into the back of the fridge. it should come out fairly easily. if not, dont force it, check inside for more clamps/screws. once you have it off, make sure its not blocked with crud (can happen over the years). clean as necessary, put back on. monitor fridge for changes in coldness. as long as it is keeping things cold, great. but if that stops... __________________ He's the best, of course, of all the worst. Some wrong been done, he done it first. -fz I jus' want ta thank you...falettinme...be mice elf...agin...