1962 GE Spacemaker TC469 Refrigerator - "Repaired" - still does not work. NEED HELP!

[kelly0721]

yeah, I saw that black wire and totally freaked out! I am glad I noticed it before I got shocked. I am going to call the repair shops Misty on FB recommended here in town. I don't think I am qualified (no matter how much I want to be) to even attempt to fix it myself. Gosh, I sure hope it finally gets fixed. Thank you again for all your help. Everyone here has been so nice and helpful. I am so glad I joined this forum.

 

[turbokinetic]

Not giving up...

It's the spirit of the enthusiast community not to give up. There is surely SOMEONE in your area who will be able to get the wiring sorted out! Just be sure they understand that the existing fan motor will have to be replaced with a two-wire version. That may be what's tripping them up.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Kelly, I was wondering, are there old appliance parts stores in your area? A store that has been at least 20 years in business? Sometimes they would know of a repairman with the knowledge to fix older appliances. Asking wouldn't hurt.

 

Good luck!

 

[paulg]

Anecdotal information / not germane in this case / GE SANYO

Regarding General Electric parts - particularly through the 1980s.
My father worked with the Hotpoint / General Electric Home laundry and subsequently the refrigeration group from 1948 until the late 1980s.
I do recall, compressors and trim parts being source by SANYO. I am very sure GE had multiple vendors but I distinctly recall his hating the Japanese “Just in time” system. He’s often have to get a truck to O’Hare for an emergency shipment of stuff from Sanyo or the Chicago factories would shut down.
In recent years Sanyo ran into some bad times. I forgot who bought their appliance division. Was it Panasonic / Matsushita ?
Oh well, just passing along some info that is wasting synapses in my brain.

 

[kelly0721]

Not Giving Up

David: I was a little dejected when the fridge was not fixed with this last go round of repair and had to put it on the back burner for a while due to my little dog, Grace Kelly's death and my grandmother's death. But with your help and encouragement, I am back on the horse and not going to give up! I am determined to get this fridge running. Thank you for being so helpful and kind!

Ultramatic: When I first started my quest for a repairman to repair the fridge I called several old shops around town and paid for several service calls only to be told they don't work on anything that old and to "Get a new refrigerator". Apparently, I was not diligent enough and got a few referrals from the Vintage Appliances and Electronics group on Facebook. I am going to call them today.

PaulG: Thanks for the interesting information! I too have lots of information wasting synapses in my brain that I don't think anyone will find useful. However, I always think you never know what will be useful information and welcome anyone's thoughts! Thank you for sharing!

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Keeping my fingers crossed Kelly. The refrigerator is gorgeous, and with the ultra-rare left hand swing.

 

Louis

 

[kelly0721]

Thanks Louis! I think it is beautiful too! Can't wait to get it into my kitchen. We are about done with our kitchen remodel, so it is one of the last items we needed to finish to get the project wrapped up.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Can't wait to see the pictures when it's back in service!

 

[kelly0721]

Louis, I will make sure to post pictures as soon as I get it in the kitchen.

 

[kelly0721]

No freon

Had a local repair shop out to look at the fridge. Apparently, there is no freon in the fridge. One of the tubes to the compressor is broken. I hadn't even noticed it was broken otherwise I would never have turned it on! I just bit the bullet and now everything is going to be replaced for a lot of $$$, which is fine. It is what I would have paid in the first place. I just want it done and over with. He is coming back on Tuesday to fix it. I wish I would have known about this shop before I paid the last two charlatans. 

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Wow. So none of the former "techs" never caught something so basic? Unbelievable. Charlatans is putting it too kindly.

 

[turbokinetic]

WOW!!!

That is terrible! Apparently one of the last bozos had broken that tube and didn't say anything about it.

So glad you found a repair shop who will get it going for you.

 

[northwesty]

I

am hoping this will fix it. It sometimes is a long process with these old things. Best of luck.

 

[kelly0721]

No freon

Yeah, I have to say I was pretty pissed off when the tech showed me the broken copper tube. 

 He was just dumbfounded by the mess that was made of my refrigerator. He even offered to help me take him to small claims court. I was also pissed to find out the "new" compressor was used and may no longer be working. I used the word charlatans to be nice. When the first guy who had it for a  year returned it, all he talked about was how he lived on a golf course. If I would have known better, I would have told him that he probably can afford that golf course abode because he has no problem ripping people off. What a jerk! Oh well, I have to let it go and just look forward to my "new to me" refrigerator finally being in operation in my kitchen! I will keep you all posted.