New Compact Cuisinart Refrigerator
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vacerator
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Hopefully GE is still using 134a.
phillymatt53
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Sadly, the ban on R-12 I think was a plot to manipulate society, cause people to buy a "new" fridge, a new air conditioner, a new car, and part of a scam to condition society to believe the propaganda fed to them.
Now we've got that global warming crap shoved in our faces - another story built on fear and manipulation.
R-12 was the best cooling refrigerant designed.
Refrigerant industry changes have ZERO effect on whether I choose to buy a new refrigerator, A/C, or anything related. I purchase new items when replacement of the existing unit is justified on my need for it. I didn't research or ask what type of refrigerant was in the new heat pump in Jan 2022 or the refrigerator in Jul 2024. It was of no consequence to the decision.
Until you have to add refrigerant or need to replace any component of the sealed system.
I doubt it, but I could be wrong. My fridge is R134a, so I have a good reason to keep it in service as long as possible.
vacerator
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R 12 was mainly for automotive AC. R 22 was used in central home AC units and refrigerators. Dichloridiflouromethane.
I don't have the skills or qualification to do sealed system repairs ... that would be the service folks' job, not my concern.
Right, to which they would advise you buying a new machine instead of repairing an older one.
R12 was used in refrigerators and home ACs way back when. R502 was used in commercial refrigeration. Two exceptionally superior refrigerants.
cfz2882
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I checked to see if there was a 12v version of that fridge-none found...
I have 3 minis active at the moment:
-GE from about 1990
- Brazilian WP,1999
-Haier from '06
I have 3 minis active at the moment:
-GE from about 1990
- Brazilian WP,1999
-Haier from '06
phillymatt53
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My 1985 GE 18cf top freezer fridge owners/service manual states that it uses
5 3/8 ounces of R-12.
Not bad at all.
I remember some back coil condenser fridges that had 13.5 oz of R12. In all honestly I'd take extra R12 is it meant the fridge had a coil that essentially won't get dirty as fast and is easier to clean.
Amount of refrigerant in home refrigerators
Has nothing to do with whether it has a rear mounted condenser or one underneath or in the cabinet for that matter.
Brands that had rotary compressors like whirlpool and Frigidaire had a lot more R12 in them, they typically had anywhere from 13 to 19 ounces.
I have a 1961 Westinghouse refrigerator for example with a rear mounted condenser that only has 4 ounces of R 12 in it Westinghouse tended to use less refrigerant than many other brands. It has a piston compressor.
Hi Matt, what is the model number of your GE refrigerator you were saying for a while it was in 1987. Now you’re saying 85 that model would be right on the border of having a rotary compressor or not I’d be curious to know which one you have.
John L
Has nothing to do with whether it has a rear mounted condenser or one underneath or in the cabinet for that matter.
Brands that had rotary compressors like whirlpool and Frigidaire had a lot more R12 in them, they typically had anywhere from 13 to 19 ounces.
I have a 1961 Westinghouse refrigerator for example with a rear mounted condenser that only has 4 ounces of R 12 in it Westinghouse tended to use less refrigerant than many other brands. It has a piston compressor.
Hi Matt, what is the model number of your GE refrigerator you were saying for a while it was in 1987. Now you’re saying 85 that model would be right on the border of having a rotary compressor or not I’d be curious to know which one you have.
John L
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