LG refrigerator compressor replacement

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  • @magaan4717
    @magaan4717 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for doing this video outside in daylight makes a huge difference and the angle of the camera is pristine 🎉

  • @Whats_noah_up_to
    @Whats_noah_up_to 23 дні тому

    great video! i appreciate the entire walk through of the process.

  • @duartetechesoluções
    @duartetechesoluções 2 дні тому

    Nice video! Good work

  • @stanm25
    @stanm25 17 днів тому

    How do you discharge the refrigerant from the system before desoldering?

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  15 днів тому

      Where i put a process tube normally it is sealed. So you would buy a bullet valve or pierce valve to tap in the system. I will eventually make a short on it

  • @edsilva54
    @edsilva54 2 місяці тому

    Retired from LG 5 years ago, did 3 systems jobs in the morning with Evaps and 2 in the afternoon, I had so many compressors at !y home it was crazy

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  2 місяці тому

      And it wont stop the piece of junk compressors! People will never learn that they no good. Job security for us techs but for the customers no good

  • @armunro
    @armunro 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Love your torch.

  • @buddha65281
    @buddha65281 21 день тому

    Does the yoder loop come directly from the condenser, i just noticed it was steel and you used the "pink" covered rod. Would you please restate what rods you are using. Ty again

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  20 днів тому +1

      The pink cover is flux its a silver solder that different kind of silver solder . In this case to solder together both aluminum and copper

    • @buddha65281
      @buddha65281 20 днів тому

      @the_tech_guy_mel , ty for explaining

  • @bobbyw1074
    @bobbyw1074 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video thank you. Now do I need to bleed the Freon and add new Freon?

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  9 місяців тому

      Evacuate the system (vaccum down), and then you add how many ounces it needs.

  • @albertosojuaco
    @albertosojuaco Місяць тому

    I’m just learning how to solder/braze. I’m wondering why you have to clean the outside of tube if the solder will be inside

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  Місяць тому

      So it can stick the rod better. Especially working on samsung they put some type of coating on copper lines if you try to solder without sanding it it wont stick properly it will just be a huge mess

  • @kadiryldz9003
    @kadiryldz9003 Рік тому

    great video, what is the brazing rods you used here, thank you

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  Рік тому +3

      Copper to copper 15%

    • @buddha65281
      @buddha65281 21 день тому

      ​@@the_tech_guy_meldo you have a link for.purchase? Thx

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  20 днів тому

      @@kadiryldz9003 www.grainger.com/product/30AC74?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:7Q8R4W:20500801:APZ_1&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1p28BhCBARIsADP9HrPqnioOHslW2hnS28m2DAQ6-oYs3x97JgZxFpB2-nvBXKJ2z7qOgI0aAt6XEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

  • @BLUESKYCO1955
    @BLUESKYCO1955 2 місяці тому +1

    You need to flow nitrogen when you use a torch on the metal otherwise you create oxidation.

  • @topgaragedoor6860
    @topgaragedoor6860 Рік тому

    Great video, here. What brazing rod are you using for brazing copper to metal. The one that is already coated with the flux.

  • @ورشةابومحمد
    @ورشةابومحمد 11 місяців тому

    It looks from the weld on compressor outer center, is not that good made compressor.
    Do u think its refurbished?
    Thnx🌷

  • @Supanova70
    @Supanova70 9 місяців тому +8

    everything looked great until you were brazing without a trace of nitrogen.Also pressurize 1 line with nitro and cover other fitting with finger.Let it build a little pressure then let off a couple of times if there was any flux left inside it would come out. Just my 2cents.

    • @goodeyes2c
      @goodeyes2c 4 місяці тому

      Not need to do all that, when you use the right solder, pull a good vac, been doing it for years, no nitro, no call backs👍

    • @ajcastellon5903
      @ajcastellon5903 2 місяці тому

      ​@@goodeyes2cNitrogen is good. But sure, compressor and sealed system can survive without it if you do those other steps.

    • @buddha65281
      @buddha65281 21 день тому +1

      What solder are you using, no one ever talks about it? Thx ​@goodeyes2c

    • @Supanova70
      @Supanova70 21 день тому

      @@buddha65281 I tell you what heat up a pipe thin sliced in half and look inside when you displace oxygen with nitrogen the pipe is perfect all that crap will get caught up in a capillary tube all I work on is commercial

    • @buddha65281
      @buddha65281 21 день тому

      Also, just saw where you pulled vacum on the high side hose connected to the drier.. is that how it should be done? I have been pulling vacum from the service pot. Thx again, I have all these questions because I am trying to fix my 3000 LG myself.

  • @JEMSTARVIDEO
    @JEMSTARVIDEO 11 місяців тому

    Hi not sure to ues your name on this site but if you can ,when your soldering are you useing the same products to connect?

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  11 місяців тому

      No for cooper to cooper is cooper solder. To cooper to aluminum is a silver solder with flux

  • @lonniearthur4880
    @lonniearthur4880 7 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful video but you never explained what type of torch you use ( is it a goss torch )and what gas it runs off of argon acetylene or propane?

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  7 місяців тому +2

      I use oxygen with acetylene

    • @magaan4717
      @magaan4717 6 місяців тому

      I was going to use my propane torch from my charcoal starter torch. 😂thanks I didn’t make that mistake yet. Im and airplane mechanic

  • @navedsyed9354
    @navedsyed9354 Місяць тому

    please send link of Torch need to buy it is very small and good for refrigrerator

  • @DouglasEdwards1981
    @DouglasEdwards1981 6 місяців тому +1

    What is the brand and type for the flux coated brazing rod you're using?

  • @beginnertoexpertprohvac3676

    Great content bro keep them coming

  • @abibodlogistics
    @abibodlogistics Рік тому

    I also have an LG refrigerator and I know that I have to change the compressor but the challenge I am having is that I can't find a rating on the compressor to know which one exactly I am to buy.I will really appreciate you help in this area,how can I know the correct compressor that I have to buy .Furthermore,is it compulsory to buy a linear compressor if the one that came with the refrigerator gets bad and needs to be changed.

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  Рік тому

      Any appliance website search the model and serial number and it gives you the part. If you trying to use a different kind well. Not sure once in my life I have seen a LG refrigerator running with a embraco compressor. Till this day still running

  • @vincentpereira8416
    @vincentpereira8416 9 місяців тому +1

    What kind of soder is it that you're using

  • @alberlimaflores1398
    @alberlimaflores1398 7 місяців тому

    Hi Mel. Could you please share all the equipment needed for this job. I just got my EPA 1, certificate. I am just staring to set up, but not sure if I need to go high dollar on the equipment or I can just get something mid range for now.

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  7 місяців тому

      Will do

    • @magaan4717
      @magaan4717 6 місяців тому

      Just us e this analogy. If a student driver will do fine learning in a used car why would it be necessary to start training on a MB?

  • @admirmujkanovic8159
    @admirmujkanovic8159 7 місяців тому

    @Mels can you please show us if you must upgrade firmware / board and so on. I am curious if this is 1 to 1 swap without firmware adjustments?

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  7 місяців тому +1

      All from 2016 and up always when replacing compressor need to update it . Will make a short on how and what setting to put to update the control board

  • @GuidoLollyUebel
    @GuidoLollyUebel Рік тому

    Whar did you do with the electrical on this compressor? Did you purchase the Jig for the upgrade or install a relay to get a standard compressor to operate?
    Thank you

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  Рік тому +1

      I actually have a jig you just update the control board and thats it . No need to replace anything else just update and ready to go

    • @GuidoLollyUebel
      @GuidoLollyUebel Рік тому

      I checked into getting a Jig and the price is quite expensive in Canada. Is there another way around doing the software upgrade? You would think LG would give you the update with the new compressor.
      Thank you.

  • @VooDooV6
    @VooDooV6 Рік тому +1

    Is this an invertor compressor..ahh I see it is... I've seen way too many inverter compressors go bad versus a standard compressor, I want to pull my inverter compressor out, install a standard compressor. any idea how to make it run from a signal from the inverter may be pulling in a relay

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  Рік тому +2

      Well the one from the manufacturer are defective, Right. So the universal quote on quote improved compressor are the ones now taking care of the problem. I seen once someone put a different kind of compressor till this day working. they just splice the wires to relay to make it work

    • @Freonleon
      @Freonleon Рік тому

      That is not a inverted compressor

    • @magaan4717
      @magaan4717 6 місяців тому

      @@Freonleonhe meant linear he’s just slow. But you should’ve caught that Mel😅

  • @Silvervwolfee
    @Silvervwolfee Місяць тому

    please identify the items...tools you are using...we out here watching don't know torch? solder name and components.....tubing cutter ?????

  • @bobbyw1074
    @bobbyw1074 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for this great video. But the bottom tube that connect to the compressor is aluminum. How can I weld aluminum to the compressor?

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  9 місяців тому

      Need to use silver solder with flux to solder the aluminum with cooper line

  • @ThatGuyThatCommentedOn_A_Video
    @ThatGuyThatCommentedOn_A_Video 5 місяців тому

    Can you use a normal torch?

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  5 місяців тому

      Yes something that heats the cooper enough you should be fine

  • @danielpadlo2401
    @danielpadlo2401 Рік тому

    awesome Video

  • @scottiethomas3038
    @scottiethomas3038 Рік тому

    Will a butain torch work for soldering the fittings?

  • @aldocemichel4203
    @aldocemichel4203 10 місяців тому

    Je voulais savoir pourquoi on ajoute un autre valve de service dans le drayer ?

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  10 місяців тому +2

      So you can check pressures. One is the low side the other for the filter is the high side to see exactly whats going on with the unit

  • @seankanhai199
    @seankanhai199 10 місяців тому

    Hi am from Trinidad i have a LG refrigerator with an
    Inverter linear compressor it's not
    starting up

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  10 місяців тому

      Check voltage to compressor. Is the fan to the condenser coming on? Is the compresssor hot? Small details count

  • @Allbbrz
    @Allbbrz 11 місяців тому

    Nice. Needs the second part, where you refill the system ... you also mentioned replacing the condenser ;-)

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  11 місяців тому

      Second part is there in my channel. And yes replace condenser any contamination stays stuck there. Through out time it will play a factor on the cooling system

  • @JS-jv6rg
    @JS-jv6rg 5 місяців тому

    Wait a minute, don't you have to take out charge gas before unwelding?

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  5 місяців тому

      Ofcourse you will need to recover the refrigerant. The compressor itself only has oil in it

  • @coreymatthews7144
    @coreymatthews7144 Рік тому

    Where can I buy that torch?

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  Рік тому

      I believe any refrigeration shop or stores like lowes or home depot

  • @268sjh
    @268sjh 6 місяців тому

    What about the gas when using a welder?? The repairman told me it was dangerous, which is why Excel Energy Home Service Plus won't fix them..😢

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  6 місяців тому

      When people say that they either dont want to work on them or they dont know . Sometimes we go behind other companies and they even tell customers we dont work on them becasue ect...

    • @Peakedin1990s
      @Peakedin1990s 5 місяців тому

      Some refrigerators use propane as a refrigerant

  • @Enonymouse_
    @Enonymouse_ 6 місяців тому

    Someone put a temporary tap on the service line, that is not ideal but if you need to recover refrigerant i guess thats a way to do it. Don't put too much heat into those joints.

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  5 місяців тому

      If have a temporary tap valve. It is best to put a service valve complete. Temporary valve can leak freon thruout time

  • @tbone6354
    @tbone6354 11 місяців тому +1

    A very helpful tip to extend the life of the compressor is to add 50ml of sulphuric acid to the compressor before regassing. This helps keep the system clean.

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  11 місяців тому

      Will keep that in mind. Thanks for watching 😃

    • @AirsoftMemeNerd
      @AirsoftMemeNerd 10 місяців тому +2

      I can't tell if you're actually serious or not.

    • @magaan4717
      @magaan4717 6 місяців тому

      @@AirsoftMemeNerdfreaking job was done right ? Serious enough that he took the time to even bother showing the rest of world. Now fo!

    • @AirsoftMemeNerd
      @AirsoftMemeNerd 6 місяців тому +1

      @@magaan4717 cool your jets buddy. I work in the HVAC industry and mainly work with refrigeration. Having acid in refrigeration systems is very bad for the system, so someone talking about a "helpful tip" by adding the one substance to a system that kills systems faster than age is gonna set off some alarm bells. Hence why I was wondering if he was serious or not because I've never heard of such a thing.

    • @goodeyes2c
      @goodeyes2c 4 місяці тому

      Sulfuric acid 😸

  • @ykcasual
    @ykcasual 4 місяці тому +1

    you should mention that you already emptied the system first.

  • @kittyfanatic1980
    @kittyfanatic1980 Місяць тому

    LG told me that my model fridge is capable of updating the motherboard firmware for the new compressor via the THINQ app. Somehow I don’t believe them

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  20 днів тому

      I know that they make updates of connected to wifi. Example of you have the craft ice it will make update on its own. As for a compressor maybe im not sure

  • @paullee69
    @paullee69 7 місяців тому +2

    That is not aluminum I think is steel pipe

  • @zorro2707
    @zorro2707 Рік тому +1

    You know your stuff, but sharing it would be better if you used a video editor program.

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  Рік тому

      Slowly but surely thanks for the advice much appreciated 👍

  • @BPassalaqua
    @BPassalaqua Рік тому

    They don't like shaking

  • @BPassalaqua
    @BPassalaqua Рік тому

    The compressor the parts inside hit the shell

  • @obey-yah
    @obey-yah Рік тому +1

    Get a vacuum gauge

    • @Freonleon
      @Freonleon Рік тому

      And braze with nitro. Keeps that cap tube from clogging and always back blow it to e cap tube because that’s 80% of the time is the cause of the compressor failing is cap tube clogging

  • @BrendaMwewa-dm4ss
    @BrendaMwewa-dm4ss 8 місяців тому

    Am a student so please normalize mentioning the parts.eg.suction,discharge.i love your video otherwise.

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 Рік тому +1

    There junk brand and rip-off

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  Рік тому

      Every brand now these days. Not built the same anymore

  • @justaguy9630
    @justaguy9630 Рік тому +1

    where can i get that small torch?

    • @the_tech_guy_mel
      @the_tech_guy_mel  Рік тому

      At your local applaince shop or hvac . Maybe on amazon not sure