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Answered 2007-12-10 18:18:21
You probably will need to put a valve on that compressor unless it has a port already. Then you hook up your guages and check the pressure. Do you know if the compressor is running or not?
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How many compressure are in refrigerator?
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When recovering refrigerant into a non-pressurized container from a refrigerator with an inoperative compressor?
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How does the failure of the compressor in a refrigerator affect the heat transfer cycle?
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Should refrigerator compressor be hot when cooling the refrigerator?
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My refrigerator sounds like it is trying to kick on over and over and then eventually it does kick on what could be wrong?
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What is hot inside the refrigerator?
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How many horsepower are in a refrigerator compressor motor?
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How amps does a refrigerator use?
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What is the function of compressor in refrigerator?
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Why is the strip between your side by side refrigerator is hot?
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Can you plug the refrigerator and television in the same outlet?
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My refrigerator buzzes in back right around the compressor area. Why?
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Who makes a dual compressor refrigerator?
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Why is the compressor so hot on the refrigerator and no cold air is blowing out?
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