How to Replace LG Compressor
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@SidikiKamara-n8e
@SidikiKamara-n8e 7 күн бұрын
Please I need a direction from u I am a technician
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 7 күн бұрын
Hello. How can I help? Yes of course no worries, I will help whatever I can
@importglass1
@importglass1 22 күн бұрын
Where can I order those parts ?
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 17 күн бұрын
Try to look up Sears parts direct, and they have online help as well. I order my parts through a wholesale supplier, and those guys only deal with the contractors. But Sears Parts.com and just googling part for the kitchen aid, you will get lots of results
@jonneralberto
@jonneralberto 27 күн бұрын
I am a technician for a different brand and i would like to know how much money do a subzero tech make yearly?
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 17 күн бұрын
We work with all brands. So, I cannot tell you how much Sub Zero techs make. Sub-Zero does not break too often, and also we don't get daily calls with Sub-Zero appliances.
@kamalabbady6778
@kamalabbady6778 28 күн бұрын
I love your videos, I am learning from it thank you so much keep up the good work
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 27 күн бұрын
Always happy to help!!
@bennimotlatsi8901
@bennimotlatsi8901 Ай бұрын
You did a good job but you had a challenge i knw it too as am a technician myself this job of ours you sweat like hell but i live what you did
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
@@bennimotlatsi8901 lol yes. It’s so annoying repair and I find this type of fridge is 5 times more difficult than a regular SubZeros. There is no room inside to bend a copper line, and it’s inside the insulation. But as a tech, I can’t run from jobs and yes, I always have challenges with small fridges )))
@BulatGaynetdinov
@BulatGaynetdinov Ай бұрын
Hi, which compressor do you use to pump, recovery etc?
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
I had an older compressor which was removed from a fridge, so I don't have the part number. but make sure the compressor you use for pumping purposes, only will be used for the rest of its life. you cannot install that compressor on any other fridges. Compressors like the cheapest Frigidaire probably will be the best. They are all made by Embraco. A lighter weight is better. I know a tech, who uses the smallest compressor from mini-fridges. It just takes longer to pump. So my advise, get a regular fridge, but not too old a compressor. The suction is better in newer ones
@scapellisappliancerepairs
@scapellisappliancerepairs Ай бұрын
Great video!
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@mrtheloverboy89
@mrtheloverboy89 Ай бұрын
By Whirlpool*
@paulpatt5481
@paulpatt5481 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the helpful video
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
Thank you !!
@thegoldenruleappliancerepa6840
@thegoldenruleappliancerepa6840 Ай бұрын
Thank for sharing, what is that part number?
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 Ай бұрын
Hello. Unfortunately I don’t have the part number recordings.
@kamalkurl
@kamalkurl Ай бұрын
Thank you !! great job on recording a helpfull video
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
Thank you !!
@mrtheloverboy89
@mrtheloverboy89 Ай бұрын
Estimate price for this repair? Labor cost ?
@Joeewell21
@Joeewell21 Ай бұрын
Awesome video thank you!
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching !!
@robertcaparelli3535
@robertcaparelli3535 Ай бұрын
do you always quench your brazing joints? or were just hurrying for the videos sake
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
@@robertcaparelli3535 hahah. Yes I do it for faster and not touch it by mistake. I had a bad experience in the past when I got distracted and grabbed the joint. For some areas actually it’s useful not to damage insulation and paint from the evap coil. Usually when I braze brand new evap coil, painted parts closer to the brazing spot keep smoking with bad odor inside the house
@robertcaparelli3535
@robertcaparelli3535 Ай бұрын
@@allaustinrepairs2054 thx for clarifying
@robertcaparelli3535
@robertcaparelli3535 Ай бұрын
@@allaustinrepairs2054 I'm in the heating and air conditioning business I tried to stay away from refrigeration stuff but I have to do that job at my house because I have the same sub-zero fridge. It's leaking I've been topping it up with automotive 12A gas wirh dye. I was even going to try a leak sealer
@robertcaparelli3535
@robertcaparelli3535 Ай бұрын
@@allaustinrepairs2054 I need to find a sealer that's capillary tube safe
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
@@robertcaparelli3535 sealants sometimes don’t work. I guess depends on a hole that somewhere in the system. In my case I can’t risk it, since this customer had like 7 subzero units and very rich, it’s not like I care about his money, I just want to be professional. Adding sealant might leak or might fix it. And customer doesn’t care about the repair cost. So I just replace all the parts. And also we have one year warranty, so I don’t want to come back again for a recall.
@Run-explorers
@Run-explorers Ай бұрын
A couple of questions: 1) could you have pulled the unit out entirely to make the repair instead of in-place? Or it wouldn't have made much of a difference cuz the clearance to the parts would've been the same either way? 2) how much did you end up charging for the repair, with the parts included? 3) it looked like the repair must've taken at least a full afternoon, and with the initial diagnostics, did the labor alone total like nearly 5+ hours? 4) that model seemed to be a pretty old one, and it already had a previous repair as you mentioned, would you have recommended the owner just replace with a new unit (not necessarily subzero)?
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 Ай бұрын
You don’t have to pull out the unit since there is no access from the side or the backside of the unit, the only time you want to pull it out, if you want to place it on something higher to make it easier on your knees. I prefer to do repairs on customers place and it’s faster for me to complete the repair. Total for the repair depends, somewhere from $1700-$2300. This is most companies charge for the repairs. Most subzeros have built in panels installed, and kitchen looks nicer. Even advising customers to buy a new unit, kinda downs t make sense. For every this type of the repair, we have to arrange our schedule and come back for the installation, which took me 4 hours to complete. I spent like 20 minutes of that making the video lol. But yeah, you give customer an estimate, customer will shop around and they will make a decision. As for me, the repair is much cheaper. I hope I answered your question
@Run-explorers
@Run-explorers Ай бұрын
​@@acrepaircenter9961 thanks for the lightning fast response! In terms of my question about replacement, I guess i'm concerned that the cost of repairs to such an old unit may continue to pile up since 1) other parts that haven't been replaced may start failing, and 2) more importantly - depending on the work of the repairperson, they may actually introduce more problems down the line (because they're incompetent or on-purpose. (As you showed, the previous filter replacement used off brand parts, but more importantly, they didn't put everything back properly, perhaps leading to the leak(s) that lead to you being called a few years/months later!). There are so many repairpersons/shops taking advantage of homeowners (esp those they perceive to be able to afford large repair bills) who may not understand the systems. To get someone trustworthy and diligent like yourself is a shot-in-the-dark, as opposed to the norm. So, from a long-term investment perspective, it would almost seem that if the fridge is extremely old, it may be better to replace with a new model from the factory (ID-27R in this instance) which may be more energy-efficient and have new warranties, than to take a chance getting a dishonest repairperson who'll take advantage of the situation (replace more parts than needed or take longer than needed). Even if the repair was done well, no repairperson is going to offer a factory-level warranty on the work, so you're taking a huge chance that the unit could break down again. For this particular unit, the homeowner must've paid nearly or more than the price of a new unit with the two known repairs, and they still have basically a 20+yr old unit, at least for many of the other components that haven't yet been replaced. So yeah... while $1.7k-$2.3k sounds like a 'deal' compared to a new unit... that price hardly takes the total costs into consideration. Sorry for the sentiment.. we've just seen so so many dishonest repairpeople, it's really sad.
@ScottSellsSoCal
@ScottSellsSoCal 2 ай бұрын
That house was filthy!! Shocked it had a high end fridge.
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 2 ай бұрын
They live outside the city, kinda a bit far and they have few big dogs running in and out all the time. Honestly as a tech I got used to all kind of stuff and even didn’t pay attention until you mentioned it ))
@shanechis
@shanechis 2 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks
@RitinPali
@RitinPali 2 ай бұрын
This is about a Amazon Basics Fridge with an Inverter Comressor ( VFL070CY ). Double-Door 345 Litres Thnking that it might be a restriction, I went ahead and separated the Low and High side (removed the Dryer) then Flushed the System. 1st from the Capillary End then from the Evaporator End then reversed and repeated. Then the High-Side 1st from the Discharge-Side End then from Yoder Loop End ( entry of Dryer ) then reversed and Flushed it again. A little oil maybe 15ml came out from the Evaporator. The Internal Condensor had a little rust. Happy that the System was Clean I Closed it up. Then Vacuumed with 2cfm pump for 30 mins and charged with r600a gas. Charged little-by-little until standing-pressure reached 35psi. Waited 10 mins for the liquid to turn into vapor. Then Switched On the Fridge. Ambient temp 35'c after the compressor gained speed ( about 10-15 mins ) It went below 0 psi so charged it again. Repeated until 0 psi was steady. Switched Fridge it off for 20mins. then restarted. After 2hrs. The Freezer showed -20'c 😃 Have been monitoring the System for the past 3-days. 1st day There was ICE on the Suction line, Freezer temp was -20'c. Switched Of the Fridge and discharged gas until 36psi. 2nd day The suction line had condensation, there was a small pool of water under it, maybe 3-4 tablesppons. so covered it with Insulation. 3rd day Freezer temp 15.5'c things learnt: 1. psi pressure (while running) ranges from 1psi to -20psi. current from .35 amps to 1.3 amps. 2. Most of the time 0psi, then -5psi with .575 amps 85Watts 230Volts 3. Brazing is not easy, you have to know where to point to the Flame and its strength. Don't play with fire bring in an experienced person Finally, I am not a technician, I had to do this because I could not find qualified technicians ( New Delhi, India ) for inverter compressors with R600a Because its a new technology. Old tech Fixed speed compressors with R134a are easier and much safer. I posted this so that It may serve as a reference for non-technicians. and I cannot stress enough the importance of an experirenced technician who can Braze properly. @acrepaircenter9961 and @randomrefrigeration4564, I cannot Thank you enough.
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 2 ай бұрын
You will make a great technician for the researches and repairs you did on your fridge my friend )). Great job !!
@fillcort1820
@fillcort1820 2 ай бұрын
most likely a restriction in the cap tube inside the filter drier. I would had replace the filter drier that suction line gee that's a whole other potential issue being bent like that
@Landpirate
@Landpirate 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I have spent days taking apart my whole Fridge, I can't stand all the plastic tabs and how easy it is to break. this video really helped.
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 2 ай бұрын
I feel good every time when my videos help someone out there, and I am glad it helped you !! Thanks for watching !!
@paulpatt5481
@paulpatt5481 Ай бұрын
Agree on breaking those plastic tabs. I will warm it up with a hair dryer a bit before removing it .
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
@@paulpatt5481 That is a good idea. Never thought about that.
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
Glad the video helped someone out there !!!
@bradleymcdonald4829
@bradleymcdonald4829 2 ай бұрын
I ordered a new control board but mine does not have the smaller board with it. I just have the larger board for replacement. Do the 2 boards separate from one another?
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 2 ай бұрын
You probably have the same board. If you pay attention, there is a line in the middle of the board. It’s actually two pieces together and you have to brake it but be careful not to damage the harness connecting them.
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
Yes. Those two board have a line in between and must be separated before installing
@checkmatenate
@checkmatenate 3 ай бұрын
That’s a crazy refrigerator with everything on top instead of the bottom in the back
@randomrefrigeration4564
@randomrefrigeration4564 3 ай бұрын
It’s was more likely restricted and not low Previous repairs was made and if nitrogen isn’t purged while brazing you run the high risk of clogging up that cap tube. Cap tube restriction will cause - psi suction it’s best if it’s already tapped to weigh in the name plate charge. If it starts cooling and pressures are normal it’s was low If it is restricted it will remain in a vacuum But I do agree with his repair by changing the coil and line set. He covered all bases on the low side However R134A is infamous for cooking the oil and restricting cap tubes Good luck thanks for the video Omg I just seen your wacky vacuum pump set up. That’s ridiculous it will not pull out moisture what a joke buy a vacuum pump
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 3 ай бұрын
It was low on Freon. I repair so many of subzeros. Restricted kinda still has Freon in the system. This one didn’t. And compressor pump will do the job. I think, learned from other respectable techs in life and on the internet, you pull -28 psi it should be ok. Mine does -28psi. What else do you need. Just get a newer compressor and don’t be afraid of doing extra steps with the repair.
@randomrefrigeration4564
@randomrefrigeration4564 3 ай бұрын
A vacuum pump has 2 stages for pulling deep vacuums PSI has nothing to do with a vacuum that’s pull rate only Microns is what you have to observe Sub zero would not approve your evacuation procedure Get a micron gauge and connect it to your set up Moisture is your enemy I really like Sub Zero it’s built to more a commercial standard and consumers certainly pay a lot for it. So professional service with the correct tools is to be expected
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 3 ай бұрын
You can use vacuum pressure unit conversion and compare PSI to Microns. The regular compressor can be used to vacuum the system. But it has to be a dedicated compressor for vacuum purposes since with all the contaminations from the systems you recover freon, and the compressor cannot be installed in the future on any new refrigerators. It has to be only for vacuuming purposes. This is not me, but it was approved by tech support at Viking as well. With Sub-Zero I cleared this question a while ago. I just had a chance to call Viking the other day and asked this question. Regarding the moisture, it will be anyway in the system, we have to install a new filter dryer, and the filter dryer must be replaced with any sealed system repair, no matter the age of the unit.
@RitinPali
@RitinPali 2 ай бұрын
I have a double door Hisense and a side by side Haier. Both around 1.5yrs old and with r600a and inverter compressors. Both failed in the current Heat-wave. Gas leaked. Am trying to fix the double-door Hisense. Used an old compressor for the vacuum. But the running pressure was -20 psi. Ambient temp is 35 c So went and bought a vacuum pump 2cfm Did a vacuum for 25mins and refilled the gas by psi. Filled in upto 35psi standing pressure and started it, after 2hrs The running pressure is again -20psi 😢 I think it might be a restriction How to confirm?
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 2 ай бұрын
@@RitinPali Hi. Yes, it could be a restriction. Or it could be a freon leak. You need to get a pressure reading on the high side where the filter dryer is. If it's also -20 psi on the high side, you have an internal leak. Sealed systems have up to 5 years warranty on parts so I recommend calling the manufacturer and letting the repair tech do the job. But you have to pay for the labor which is expensive for this type of repairs
@SqueakyHinge
@SqueakyHinge 3 ай бұрын
R134a is to be charged as a liquid, I believe.
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 3 ай бұрын
Typically I turn the tank upside down, then the Freon will be in a liquid form. Use my weight I charge exactly how much it needs Freon. Shut the tank off and then turn the unit on. But on this video I realized my weight doesn’t work and I charged the Freon without weight and it takes a very long time. When tank stays straight, the Freon grows as a gas, so I used gas. I didn’t want to overcharge it. I don’t like charging this way.
@randomrefrigeration4564
@randomrefrigeration4564 3 ай бұрын
R-134A is not a blended refrigerant so it will not fractionate because 134 is only 134A May be charged liquid or vapor. All 400 series gases or blends and have to be charged liquid
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 3 ай бұрын
@@randomrefrigeration4564 for 134a it doesn’t matter you charge liquid or gas. Even with the tech support of subzero I spoke about it. Nothing wrong with either way. Liquid is by weight and it’s faster way to charge.
@randomrefrigeration4564
@randomrefrigeration4564 3 ай бұрын
@@acrepaircenter9961 that’s exactly what I said in my comment liquid or vapor doesn’t matter with 134A it’s not a blend I’m sorry you refrigeration knowledge is very superficial
@jamess5872
@jamess5872 3 ай бұрын
Oh that looks like an expensive mini fridge.
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 3 ай бұрын
Yes. Personally I don’t understand the price compare to the size. Too expensive !!
@ichbinfertig8578
@ichbinfertig8578 Ай бұрын
They are 5000 dollars. I need to repair mine.
@paulk7895
@paulk7895 4 ай бұрын
Is it an issue if the freezer capillary line touches the refrigerator line behind the panel?
@michaelkucher4133
@michaelkucher4133 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the excellent, very useful, clear video. Something I learned from talking to Wolf support is that if the broiler is used infrequently, gunk can build up on it from spatter. etc, in the oven. They said, if you can get the broiler to safely light, leave it on for a while to burn off the built-up material and it might clean itself as a result, eliminating the delayed start and "poof." He also said the broiler igniter should draw between 3.3 - 3.6 Amps, using a clamp-on meter, and if it doesn't to replace it with a Wolf igniter kit. The easiest place to attach an amp meter is under the metal plate, under the front right burner (in an R304 from 2004), where the leads from the igniter go into the quick-connect plug.
@user-xl4fx2mr2l
@user-xl4fx2mr2l 5 ай бұрын
Nice work !!!!!
@igorkuznetsov5177
@igorkuznetsov5177 5 ай бұрын
Min $3000
@TheFabFarmer
@TheFabFarmer 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! I just fixed my 4 year old Whirlpool frenchdoor fridge! You saved me $400!
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 5 ай бұрын
I am glad the video helped !!
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Ай бұрын
Thank You !!
@Bignene628
@Bignene628 6 ай бұрын
I hate these gaskets the most annoying thing ever
@w.a.c.5027
@w.a.c.5027 6 ай бұрын
model 561, forget the compressor and heat exchanger unless it was a burn out. Just evap and drier. evac, charge and call it a day. 1.5hrs max
@m.m.radiochannel1969
@m.m.radiochannel1969 6 ай бұрын
Buy whirlpool brand
@drsinai
@drsinai 8 ай бұрын
hi, how much do you charge for this service and are you for hire?
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 8 ай бұрын
Yes. I actually fix subzero. I live in Austin Texas area. If you live close to Austin please let me know, I can stop by to check out your fridge.
@ashleyp4633
@ashleyp4633 7 ай бұрын
I am in NY (Nassau county). Would you be able to recommend someone that can do this job near me?@@acrepaircenter9961
@snugglebunnyhaven7258
@snugglebunnyhaven7258 8 ай бұрын
Just an observation, but looked like that thing didn't have enough gas in it to cool. Generally there would be several PSI when manifold is connected to a fully charged system.
@jorgem50
@jorgem50 10 ай бұрын
I was just quoted $700 to replace my lg compressor. Screw that I'm just gonna order a new fridge
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 10 ай бұрын
Yes I understand. Most people refuse the repair. Just make sure you do not purchase another LG or Kenmore Elite. They are the same
@jorgem50
@jorgem50 10 ай бұрын
@@acrepaircenter9961 Yes when my compressor died I googled LG and realized they suck. So no more LG fridges that's for sure and I'll skip Kenmore as well. My repair guy did mention about LGs not being reliable
@user-sp4qf9dy2i
@user-sp4qf9dy2i 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. It turns out my actual problem with the broiler was the orifice was partially blocked by debris from a previous Unfortunate event, but I wasn't sure where it was or how to clean it. Once it was clean, everything worked just fine. I cleaned it with a microfiber towel, acetone and a toothbrush.
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 11 ай бұрын
I am glad you didn’t need any parts. Those elements are so expensive
@supersonique001
@supersonique001 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I finally found out how to change the little lights behind that illuminate the temp. control knobs! Eureka!
@jehnew
@jehnew 11 ай бұрын
Do the panels break down with use and that causes the delayed ignition? And do you know what is inside? Thank you again.
@jehnew
@jehnew 11 ай бұрын
And to add, if I use a stick lighter, the broiler lights just after the gas valve opens within the 15 seconds.
@jehnew
@jehnew 11 ай бұрын
Hi Thank you for the video. I have a new igniter. The old one was in excellent condition, however. My problem is the broiler takes a couple of minutes to ignite. I know the igniter is good as the gas valve will open in 15 seconds. If I put a lighter under the broiler in after the valve opens, it lights. Can you explain? Thank you.
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 10 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late response, I know one thing that igniter has to be original Wolf igniter. You cannot use any other igniters. Probably the screen above the igniter is not allowing the gas to ignite. Other than that I do not think of any other issues. I always call tech support of Wolf and its free for anyone to call. I would love to know what was the issue in your situation.
@Jaxsonthebulldog
@Jaxsonthebulldog 11 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for sharing this video, unbelievably helpful. I do have a question, where did you purchase this part. I’m not having much luck when searching online. Ty
@juchuanyu
@juchuanyu Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! It was much easier to do it your way.
@mikehorrigan7806
@mikehorrigan7806 Жыл бұрын
Good job man! How long were you on this call may I ask?
@craigberube9890
@craigberube9890 Жыл бұрын
Nice work , what model series is this fridge?
@PeterBuckner
@PeterBuckner Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video -- used it to fix my 23-year-old A30 wolf range. 30 minute job! (... took me 4 hours, but I had to drill out a few of the old screws!) Turned on the broiler and was disappointed. Didn't hear anything. Looked inside the oven and it was lit! No sound == no flare/explosion == success!
@acrepaircenter9961
@acrepaircenter9961 Жыл бұрын
I am glad I helped someone with my video !!!
@argenismoreno7253
@argenismoreno7253 Жыл бұрын
You removed the rubbers from the pipes ahead of time, allowing the atmosphere to enter the compressor, I didn't understand why, you don't have a vacuum pump and you fool yourself into thinking that you are vacuuming with that compressor, you didn't sweep the system. I thought I would learn something from your video, but I didn't.
@gampaha1861
@gampaha1861 Жыл бұрын
Any one please tell me details of Flux and filler metal?
@2805montell
@2805montell Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing it. Where can I buy a genuine part for subzero?
@allaustinrepairs2054
@allaustinrepairs2054 Жыл бұрын
The best place and only place Great Plains appliance parts. They sell OEM subzero parts and typically it’s the cheapest place to purchase parts.
@jesusmeda7382
@jesusmeda7382 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the Vaccum pump.or the compressor vacuum pump