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Model: SMR04DASACS	Brand: GE	Age: 1 - 5 years
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CHS Guy		#1 Posted : Monday, March 25, 2013 4:40:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/25/2013(UTC) Posts: 1		I accidentally punctured a line in the freezer section while chipping away ice. Not smart I know. But I repaired the small hole w/ JB weld and now need to add Freon or refrigerant. I have called some appliance repair shops and they either charge too much or will not do it at all. I am looking for suggestions for adding the Freon myself. Never done it before but doesn't seem too hard for someone mechanically inclined. Can you help?


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richappy		#2 Posted : Tuesday, March 26, 2013 1:33:36 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		J B weld will not be reliable due to freezer temperatures and large temerature changes. You can get a good epoxy at a refrigeration store. If you let the fridg run when you puntured the line, your compressor is damaged due to water ingestion.


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