GE 1937 flat top fridge stopped cooling.

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  • July 9, 2014 at 5:47 am #81388
    karl brighton
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    I have a vintage 1937 GE fridge.
    Haven’t had it working for a while. It was in storage. Switched it on, the compressor seems to be purring fine, but the refrigerant does seem to be moving. I can hear it trying but the condenser is not getting warm. Any ideas. Really don’t want to let it go.

    July 9, 2014 at 5:52 am #416461
    admin
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    Re: GE 1937 flat top fridge stopped cooling.

    Hi Karl

    More likely refrigerant problem or leak. Where are you ?

    Bryan

    July 9, 2014 at 6:13 am #416462
    karl brighton
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    Re: GE 1937 flat top fridge stopped cooling.

    Hi Bryan . Thanks for your reply. Am in Brighton Sussex. Don’t think there was a leak. Thought maybe a blockage? Not sure how to find someone to look at it. Karl

    July 9, 2014 at 8:04 am #416463
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    Re: GE 1937 flat top fridge stopped cooling.

    Hi Karl

    If your prepared to bring it or meet at some point with it then I can have a look,The last one I repaired was a 1945 fridgidaire which is still working after a few years.

    Bryan

    July 9, 2014 at 7:48 pm #416464
    karl brighton
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    Re: GE 1937 flat top fridge stopped cooling.

    Hi Bryan. I have switched her on again. Then tilted forward and gave a good bump down. No professional treatment I’m afraid. But the refrigerant is circulating well. Instantly got cold. The compressor seems very hot. Do you think that’s normal while the temperature is reached from warm. Shall test . Any problems, really appreciate you’d be ok servicing her. Cheers karl

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