How to Change the Compressor of Your Fridge: A Step by Step Guide with Audio and Video

If you are looking for a way to fix your fridge that is not cooling properly, you might need to change the compressor. The compressor is the part of the fridge that pumps the refrigerant gas through the coils and creates the cooling effect. Changing the compressor can be a tricky and expensive task, but you can do it yourself if you follow some simple steps.

In this article, we will show you how to change the compressor of your fridge with audio and video instructions. You can download the mp3 and mp4 files of the instructions from the link below. The files are 23:11 minutes long and 31.84 MB in size.

Before you start, make sure you have the following tools and materials:

  • A new compressor that is compatible with your fridge model
  • A socket wrench set
  • A screwdriver
  • A pair of pliers
  • A wire cutter
  • A multimeter
  • A soldering iron and solder
  • A vacuum pump
  • A refrigerant gauge set
  • A refrigerant canister
  • Safety gloves and goggles

Now, follow these steps to change the compressor of your fridge:

  1. Unplug the fridge from the power source and move it away from the wall.
  2. Remove the back panel of the fridge with a socket wrench or a screwdriver.
  3. Locate the compressor at the bottom of the fridge. It is a black metal cylinder with pipes and wires attached to it.
  4. Use a multimeter to check if the compressor is working or not. Set the multimeter to resistance mode and touch the probes to the three terminals on the side of the compressor. If you get a reading between 0 and 10 ohms for each pair of terminals, the compressor is working. If you get an infinite or zero reading for any pair of terminals, the compressor is faulty.
  5. Disconnect the wires from the terminals of the compressor. Use a wire cutter or pliers to cut or unplug them.
  6. Disconnect the pipes from the compressor. Use a wrench or pliers to loosen the nuts that hold them in place. Be careful not to damage or bend the pipes.
  7. Remove the mounting bolts that secure the compressor to the fridge. Use a socket wrench or a screwdriver to unscrew them.
  8. Lift out the old compressor and place it aside.
  9. Place the new compressor in the same position as the old one. Align the pipes and wires with their corresponding terminals and connections.
  10. Solder the pipes to the compressor. Use a soldering iron and solder to join them securely. Make sure there are no leaks or gaps in the joints.
  11. Connect the wires to the terminals of the compressor. Use pliers or wire cutters to attach them firmly.
  12. Secure the compressor to the fridge with the mounting bolts. Use a socket wrench or a screwdriver to tighten them.
  13. Vacuum out any air or moisture from the refrigerant system. Use a vacuum pump and a refrigerant gauge set to do this. Connect one end of the gauge set to the low-pressure port on the compressor and another end to
    the vacuum pump. Turn on the pump and let it run for about 15 minutes or until
    the gauge reads zero.
  14. Charge the refrigerant system with new refrigerant gas. Use a refrigerant canister and a refrigerant gauge set to do this. Connect one end of
    the gauge set to
    the high-pressure port on
    the compressor and another end
    to
    the canister valve. Open
    the valve and let
    the gas flow into
    the system until
    the gauge reads
    the recommended pressure for your fridge model.
  15. Close
    the valve and disconnect
    the gauge set from
    the compressor and
    the canister.
  16. Replace
    the back panel of
    the fridge with
    a socket wrench or
    a screwdriver.
  17. Plug
    the fridge into
    the power source and move it back to its original position.
  18. Turn on
    the fridge and check if it is cooling properly.

Congratulations! You have successfully changed
the compressor of your fridge. You can download
the

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