Refrigerator & Freezer Repair

rmdrc · #1 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 09:46 AM

I'm replacing the compressor in my Kenmore refrigerator. The new compressor has black rubber plugs sealing the 3 pieces of copper tubing coming out of the compressor. The old compressor was conected to the refrigerator at the copper tubing by sweating, is there a new methode of conection or do I just remove the plack plugs and sweat the conection. I also removed one of the plugs for about 30 seconds and some gas did escape, is this a problem?

Thanks Rob

richappy · #2 (**permalink**) 10-31-2007, 02:32 AM

New compressor charged with inert gas to prevent rusting and air contamination. I never open one till ready to put in.
Are you sure your old compressor is bad, what are the symptoms.

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Refrigerator & Freezer Repair

I'm replacing the compressor in my Kenmore refrigerator. The new compressor has black rubber plugs sealing the 3 pieces