1962 GE Frost Guard Refrigerator

[ashaw86]

David, yes you are right it is the Supco 3-1 same as the picture you sent me. This one is for 1-4-1/3 ho compressors. Indirect tested several times and only get a hum quickly then it trips the overload. I waited for reset and tried several more times thinking I may get it to start. No such luck. I also tried tapping with a rubber mallet, it’s hard to reach but I was able to tap some. Still has not freed up.
I will test it to make sure it isn’t an open circuit in the next day or so. My dad is storing it in his garage for me so I don’t get to work on it as often as I’d be able to if it were at my house.

I am also moving aoon that’s why I bought this refrigerator. I got the matching set walll oven, counter top stove, and range hood to go in the kitchen at the new house. I didn’t plan on a project but feel like I have to save it to keep the matching set.

Assuming the taint open circuit the last ditch effort of bumping it with 240 I’ll have to get you to explain the best way to do that since I’ve never had to do this. I am willing to try it though to save this refrigerator.
One last question, if I need to replace the compressor do you have an idea of what compressor would be best to look for? Thank you for all your help.

Evan

 

[combo52]

Hi Evan, it sounds like you have a locked up compressor, I have had the 240 volt trick work, but not very often.

You can use a regular 1/4 + HP compressor on these refs, mounting in place of the orignal takes a bit of creativity, there used to be a mounting kit to do this in GE refs and we might still have a kit, I do have a good used GE compressor or two around that will fit more easily if you need it.

 

John L.

 

 

[rp2813]

I tried the 240v approach on an old monitor top many years ago and it didn't turn out well.  I think I wasn't waiting long enough between attempts and the thing blew.  Be sure to follow David's instructions carefully.

 

[ashaw86]

Hey John, how much would you ask for one of your used GE compressors? In case the 240 trick doesn’t work I will need one to get this fridge going. Thank you for your help.

Thank you David for your advice as well.

 

[turbokinetic]

Hi Evan. You're welcome for the advice! I hope you get it going; and it's great that John has a spare compressor in case this one was somehow damaged irreparably in the move.

 

[ashaw86]

Hi David quick question. Thought of you today, would you be interested in trying to get this old compressor running after i replace it? Would be really neat if you were able to bring life back to it if you were interested.

Evan

 

[turbokinetic]

Hi Evan. If you change the compressor, I would be glad to try to get it running, and to do a teardown / failure analysis of it if I can't get it going.

 

Shipping these is often very expensive due to the weight.