A gamble for anyone who loves Frigidaire, frost free and pink, but it's a nice one. No telling what's wrong.
NW Pink '62 Frigidaire Imperial FF Fridge $100 (Sacramento)
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carolinacat
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It looks great. Wish it was closer to me.
ovrphil
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After my experience ...
who knows what could be wrong. I actually saw their story (link provided) before they decided to sell it now.
Link didn't work - here it is, thanks Ralph.
who knows what could be wrong. I actually saw their story (link provided) before they decided to sell it now.
Link didn't work - here it is, thanks Ralph.
delaneymeegan
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Some lucky person
will get this beauty. Look at how clean those door seals are.
I would have to settle for that phone to get my daily share of pinkness.
will get this beauty. Look at how clean those door seals are.
I would have to settle for that phone to get my daily share of pinkness.
carolinacat
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I have the matching dishwasher.
Yeah, I'm betting the trouble is in the defrost system. It seems like that's the weak link on Frigidaires of this vintage.
We'll see if anyone wants to pay $100 for the privilege of performing a diagnosis.
I usually check my links to make sure they work before I post. It was late and I guess I forgot to do that with this one.
We'll see if anyone wants to pay $100 for the privilege of performing a diagnosis.
I usually check my links to make sure they work before I post. It was late and I guess I forgot to do that with this one.
ovrphil
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Link
no biggie, I was glad to do what many have done for me.
I will have to pay someone to do a diagnosis, and then..wonder if it's
better to save for another fridge altogether.
no biggie, I was glad to do what many have done for me.
I will have to pay someone to do a diagnosis, and then..wonder if it's
better to save for another fridge altogether.
delaneymeegan
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As long as it's not the sealed system...
could be the fan(s), the heater, the heater thermostat, or the defrost timer, .....or related fittings/wires. Maybe a door switch. Most parts of which should be easy to get or substitute. But, unfortunately, most people are lacking the ........ to fix.
could be the fan(s), the heater, the heater thermostat, or the defrost timer, .....or related fittings/wires. Maybe a door switch. Most parts of which should be easy to get or substitute. But, unfortunately, most people are lacking the ........ to fix.
ibuzzard
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I am ignorant on the matter...
...but can you tell me why some believe it might be irreparably damaged? What cannot be easily repaired due to sitting for so long? Cannot compressors and seals be replaced or rebuilt? Can the old type refrigerant still be had? That thing is so nice, I'm not all that far....on the other hand, I cn't afford a money pit. What are the items to make you walk away from an otherwise gorgeous fridge?
...but can you tell me why some believe it might be irreparably damaged? What cannot be easily repaired due to sitting for so long? Cannot compressors and seals be replaced or rebuilt? Can the old type refrigerant still be had? That thing is so nice, I'm not all that far....on the other hand, I cn't afford a money pit. What are the items to make you walk away from an otherwise gorgeous fridge?
realvanman
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Repairability....
I feel that most anything can be repaired on these, though, to me, having as much original, especially the original compressor, is a big selling point. Aside from the loss of originality, a modern compressor likely wouldn't last as long as the well-made original, even with a 50 year head start lol.
They used to sell kits for appliance repairmen to use to repair leaks in evaporators caused by people (morons?) using ice picks and the like for defrosting. The kits, IIRC, contained two part epoxy, a vial of cleaner, and a little piece of sand paper or similar.... Then evacuate and recharge and it would be good to go, probably for decades so long as people don't poke at it lol.
Keith
I feel that most anything can be repaired on these, though, to me, having as much original, especially the original compressor, is a big selling point. Aside from the loss of originality, a modern compressor likely wouldn't last as long as the well-made original, even with a 50 year head start lol.
They used to sell kits for appliance repairmen to use to repair leaks in evaporators caused by people (morons?) using ice picks and the like for defrosting. The kits, IIRC, contained two part epoxy, a vial of cleaner, and a little piece of sand paper or similar.... Then evacuate and recharge and it would be good to go, probably for decades so long as people don't poke at it lol.
Keith
Steve, anything can be repaired if you want to badly enough, but there are stories you can dig up here about this model of Frigidaire and the extensive troubleshooting, disassembly, and replacement parts search require a level of commitment not everyone is willing to put forth.
You could try to arrange a conversation with the seller and ask them some key questions about how the fridge is behaving -- based on research of the old threads here, and then decide if it's worth the risk.
It could be a relatively cheap repair that you can make, or it could be you end up with a 300 pound paperweight. One thing is certain: If the fridge can be made functional again, it will outlast anything new from Big Chill.
Phil (overphil) just picked up a fridge like this and I believe he's given up on tracking down what's wrong. Maybe he'll chime in here again and provide status.
You could try to arrange a conversation with the seller and ask them some key questions about how the fridge is behaving -- based on research of the old threads here, and then decide if it's worth the risk.
It could be a relatively cheap repair that you can make, or it could be you end up with a 300 pound paperweight. One thing is certain: If the fridge can be made functional again, it will outlast anything new from Big Chill.
Phil (overphil) just picked up a fridge like this and I believe he's given up on tracking down what's wrong. Maybe he'll chime in here again and provide status.
ovrphil
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Hi Steve - Ralph is right. A tech is needed to assess the system, so that's a cost without even getting parts for it. Then you 're looking at a question of , if it's leaking..how many parts are contributing to the leak?. What commitment do you have to getting it fixed? Some here are not rationale, and will spend more than it might seem normal to spend to have their appliance repaired. I've heard of a lady who payed $1500 to get her Frigidaire (vintage) appliance repaired, when she could have bought a couple new ones for the price to repair that fridge. It's about your determination (time, money) and maybe not a rationale path to repairing it. 
I need my Imperial refrigerator to be checked out by a tech, who I have to yet locate. I'm told many techs won't even bother with these old appliances. That means finding a reputable one is harder, with fewer to none making their services available. Prepare to pay ahead and then prepare to line up parts on your own or possibly with the techs or maybe someone here can point you in the right direction when parts are needed. But these
Frigidaire appliances are a risk. I accepted the risk, because no matter what happens, I'm living with a 334lb storage bin(not a paper weight) that I/we love. No rationale here - only a fan of the Frigidaire.
Phil
I need my Imperial refrigerator to be checked out by a tech, who I have to yet locate. I'm told many techs won't even bother with these old appliances. That means finding a reputable one is harder, with fewer to none making their services available. Prepare to pay ahead and then prepare to line up parts on your own or possibly with the techs or maybe someone here can point you in the right direction when parts are needed. But these
Frigidaire appliances are a risk. I accepted the risk, because no matter what happens, I'm living with a 334lb storage bin(not a paper weight) that I/we love. No rationale here - only a fan of the Frigidaire.
Phil
Like Ralph said, just about anything can be repaired. But if you're not doing most, if not all, the work yourself, expect a rather large repair bill, should the sealed system need repair. IF you can find someone who want's to convert a vintage fridge, to a new compressor, and will guarantee their work is another thing to think about.
To me anyway, $100.00 is too much for a dead unit, unless I know it's an easy fix.
To me anyway, $100.00 is too much for a dead unit, unless I know it's an easy fix.
realvanman
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I guess I come from a different perspective....
Being that I perform all of my own work. It certainly isn't profitable, it's a labor of love. I feel compelled to save as much of the good old stuff as possible. I'm grateful that it is still here, and, even though I have no children, I figure someone from a future generation will grateful to have this stuff too.
Just my two cents
Keith
Being that I perform all of my own work. It certainly isn't profitable, it's a labor of love. I feel compelled to save as much of the good old stuff as possible. I'm grateful that it is still here, and, even though I have no children, I figure someone from a future generation will grateful to have this stuff too.
Just my two cents
Keith
ovrphil
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Keith - a big thumbs up to you.
I can build, design, repair and solve various problems, but I'm not familiar with refrigerator repair and especially, I have no technical background with the tools and how to use them to service and repair refrigeration units, home or commercial. It's not like changing oil. It's great that you can repair a refrigerator. I haven't touched a welding torch since a 60's sculpture class I took; that's another skill and tool that might be handy.
Anyways, thanks for keeping the old appliances going.
Phil
I can build, design, repair and solve various problems, but I'm not familiar with refrigerator repair and especially, I have no technical background with the tools and how to use them to service and repair refrigeration units, home or commercial. It's not like changing oil. It's great that you can repair a refrigerator. I haven't touched a welding torch since a 60's sculpture class I took; that's another skill and tool that might be handy.
Anyways, thanks for keeping the old appliances going.
Phil
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