1962 GE Frost Guard Refrigerator

[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.