Where do I get equipment for filling the freon? where is the input point for the freon? how do I test the freon pressure?
I could write a book on this subject and how many times people request it. I will try to briefly educate you. It is against the law to add freon to a refrigerator unless it is a one time only for diagnostic purposes. Freon never loses its ability to do what it is designed to do. If it leaks out, there is a reason, a leak, which must be found and repaired or the failed component must be replaced. Loss of refrigerant, or freon, is the last thing that we suspect when a refrigerator won't cool properly. 99 out of 100 times, it is the defrost system or air flow that causes problems. The refrigeration system is "sealed" which means it is designed so that it will never leak or need to be "recharged". There are very strict laws and heavy fines involved should you be caught releasing refrigerant into the air be it by a leak that you do not repair and you just "patch" by adding freon, or be it by an intentional release into the air. In our state one must be liscened and hold a certificate to handle. buy, or work with "freon".
Fill ice maker with tap water and allow the water to
freeze. If when the ice maker cycles and drops ice into ice bin it chooses not
to refill with water at end of the cycle. That would point to the dual water
control valve. If ice maker does nothing when filled with tap water that will
indicate a defective ice maker. The model number you listed does not appear to
be correct. Look around the fresh food section door frame and see what you
have. This could be the ice maker or the dual water control valve causing this
problem. Thanks Sea Breeze
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If you purchase a new compressor, does that include the refrigerant? I own an 18" icemaker that will not create a cold enough evaporator plate. I cleaned the condenser and the fan is blowing just fine. So, I'm down to a low charge or a bad compressor. I am stuck on which way to go... Does a new compressor save both issues? Where is the refrigerant "stored"?
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