Old Refrigerator Compressor

Old Refrigerator Compressor FAQ

How can you tell if your refrigerator compressor is bad?

Shake the relay in your hand and listen for a rattle. If it rattles, the relay is bad and can be replaced by going to an appliance store and getting a new one. If it does not rattle, the relay is good and the compressor is bad and will need to be replaced.

What are the signs of a bad refrigerator compressor?

One of the signs that a compressor is failing is that it runs continuously without the refrigerator and freezer compartments reaching their proper operating temperatures. This condition may be the result of a loss of refrigerant in the system, or the compressor's valves may be failing.

What to do with your old refrigerator?

Plants: Use your old refrigerator as a flower bed – it can become an easy raised bed. Or use it as a root cellar – bury it underground and use the door as the opening. Slide: use the door as a sled or toboggan. Outdoor furniture: repurpose your old refrigerator as an outdoor table or bench.

Why is my refrigerator compressor getting hot?

There are a few things that can cause a compressor to run hot, refrigerator compressors actually require heat to help the refrigerator cool. As the compressor pressurizes gaseous refrigerant, the compressor’s temperature increases.