Can we use Artic Freeze synthetic R134a+ that sell at Harbor Freight to recharge on the refrigerator (Kenmore)?
The refrigerator label indicated that R134 with 4.96oz to be used so I assume that we can recharge any R134 refrigerant either with a regular or synthetic.
Someone at the store said that the Artic Freeze R134A+ is used for Auto but I can be used for refrigerator too as long as it doesn't over charge.
I have a bullet piercing value to tap on the processing tube. I tried to change a relay and overload relay protector but it didn't help. The compressor seems running fine as well as condenser fan. I just need to check the freon level by using the gauge. Just need to confirm whether the synthetic R134A+ can be recharged for the refrigerator. Any thoughts?
Have anyone done this before by using the synthetic R134A+ for Auto on the refrigerator? Does it really work? What's the difference between the R134A for Auto and R134A for refrigerator????
What have you got to lose? If they system is low on refrigerant, it doesn't do you much good, otherwise. Unless you want to put a block of ice on the top cabinet, every few days. :jester:
R134a is R134a, just be sure it doesn't contain oil or any other additives (maybe it doesn't matter but in such a small system I wouldn't want to add anything other than refrigerant).
That's true. Other said that it's better to use pure R134A which normally come in a big tank (clean without oil) instead of using the refrigerant 12 oz can for auto where they put 1 or 2oz of oil.
You should evacuate the system and weight back in the correct charge. Only way to get it right with such a small charge! You won't get it right using your gauges. The question is were it went.
You should evacuate the system and weight back in the correct charge. Only way to get it right with such a small charge! You won't get it right using your gauges.
I replaced the compressor, vacuum all the air out and then recharged refrigerant (R134a) slowly. After reading the low side gauge, it shows 3psi which is expected. I have waited for 10 hours and the refrigerator still not cooling. I did even replaced relay, overload protector relay and filter dryer and still not cooling. Any suggestions? Check Defrost timer?
I would absolutely weight in the charge. I'm no a/c pro (obviously), it took me 3 tries with my truck and finally called my a/c buddy and he said weight it in. The gauges looked good when I charged it but the system is designed for whatever that sticker says the weight should be. Weighted in the charge and while it seeed a little low on the suction side its been problem free since.
That's very interesting...if the weight is off that system is required then it won't cool even though it's not over charge? I don't have a right equipment to weight it. I was thinking the other components could be failed hence the system won't cooling...
Harbor Freight has a postage scale that works pretty good. About thirty dollars. They have less expensive models, for the small cans like at the auto parts stores.
I noticed the low side indicted the same psi -20 ( was 3 psi) whether the refrigerator power on or not. I'm hoping the compressor still working as I just replaced it with a brand new one. Not sure why the low side gauge doesn't Change....I did vacuum for half an hour last night.
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