GE Wall Mount Fridge Question

[dalangdon]

The poor dear hasn't been cooling as well as she used to, so I was thinking maybe I would have it recharged, but I don't know where one would hook up the recharging thingy (if you'll pardon my extreme technical speak)

Does anyone know where the recharge valve is on these beasts?

 

[coldspot66]

There used to be a charging port on the compressor itself...if it's the compressor that looks like a doctor's bag.
GE also had it's own charging tool.

 

[everythingold]

Most old fridges had taps right on them. But you can always cut the line, put in a valve, solder it (carefully, don't expose the coolant to heat) and charge it. Of course this will not solve the problem if there is a leak, but low coolant makes your compressor work like a dog. I might know someone who has accesss to freon too. Although I would never advise anyone to break the law when it comes to freon. Silly Government laws must be upheld!

Matt

 

[turquoisedude]

It has to be somewhere in that access hatch on the top right hand side of the fridge (hidden by a panel usually). I have the installation book at home at the moment; I'll have a look tonight and see if there may be any hints in there.