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How do you test a fridge compressor?

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If the compressor doesn't start remove all the relays and circuitry installed on it and measure the resistance of the windings

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How do you check the pressure of a fridge compressor?

Checking the pressure of a fridge compressor is easy. Remove the compressor and give it a shake. After taking the compressor off it should make a sound while shaking that means itÕs still good if the compressor makes no sound that means it has went bad.


What is the weight of an average fridge compressor?

About 10-14kg


How does heat get away from the back of a fridgE?

there are coils in the back of the fridge with a fan blowing on it when the compressor gets to hot it takes a break and then the fan cools it down mostly stays off for a few hours..


Why is the compressor so hot on the refrigerator and no cold air is blowing out?

The compressor is so hot b/c there are fans inside that push the hot air out of the refrigerator. No cold air is blowing out b/c the cold air is going into the fridge.


Is a megohm test a valid test for checking an air conditioner compressor?

Yes. A megohm test is a way of determining the condition of the compressor's winding insulation. If the insulation is deteriorated or beginning to deteriorate, a megohm test will show this. Generally speaking, 20 megohms or less shows bad motor winding insulation. When AC voltage is applied to a compressor that has bad windings, it will likely blow a fuse as it will short to ground. Moisture in the system can cause a false megohm reading. Also, it is not advisable to test a system that is in a vacuum, as this also can cause a false reading. If a compressor is grounded, a regular multimeter set to ohms will determine this (one probe on any of the compressor terminals and one to the discharge or suction line pipe). A megohm meter will show that a problem is eminent even if the compressor is not yet fully grounded and blowing fuses.

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How do you check the pressure of a fridge compressor?

Checking the pressure of a fridge compressor is easy. Remove the compressor and give it a shake. After taking the compressor off it should make a sound while shaking that means itÕs still good if the compressor makes no sound that means it has went bad.


What is the weight of an average fridge compressor?

About 10-14kg


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How do you turn a compressor from a fridge into an air compressor?

Can't do it. The lubricant is mixed in with the refrigerant. Converted to air it would be running dry.


Why does an air conditioner need a compressor?

The compressor is needed for the cooling of the air. This works the same way the compressor of a fridge or a freezer work. It uses the physical principle of a heat pump.


Can you lay a GE mini fridge on its back?

Yes, however for compressor life, the compressor should be rotated so as to preserve the gravitational oiling characteristics.


How can a compressor be tested for efficiency?

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How do you test a compressor?

To test a compressor if locked up read the tag on compressor for locked rotor amps, then bypass safety therm-o-switch found under protective black cover on compressor, and with a clamp-on amp meter momentarily run compressor to check amperage.


Fridge compressor to compress natural gas into a bottle?

What are you trying to do? Sounds dangerous, I don't advise doing this.