Fixing refrigerator that not cooling enough by recharging R-134a Freon DIY

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In the summer of 2015, my 13 years old fridge started to not cool enough. So I decided to fix this problem. I did not know what was the main reason for this failure, so I checked many websites as well as youtube videos. What I found was that I needed to check many possibilities for this failure. I cleaned the fridge from bottom to top, then replaced the main control board as well as an ice-making unit, etc... None of those worked for me. Then further research, I suspected R-134a ( AKA Freon) thing. So I decided to recharge it. I bought 3 tools. You can buy them from Amazon.
1)Johnsen's (6312) R-134a A/C Refrigerant - 12 oz.
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2)Supco BPV31 Bullet Piercing Valve
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3)Enviro-Safe R12/R22 Can Tap with Gauge - R-134a Can to R-12/R-22 Port
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4) Additional and helpful tools ( I did not use them in this video )
(1)Freon Leak Detector
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(2)Cliplight Super Seal Advanced 947KIT
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For me, this was the first time to recharge R-134a, so my work in the video was kind of in fear and trembling, and made many mistakes.
The needle of the gauge pointed at around or less 5 psi during the recharging, and keep recharging very slow speed.
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@br6003 8 лет назад

To make tracking parts and pieces down easier for folks, I found a R-12 to R-134a adapter kit at one of my local auto part stores when I went in to purchase coolant. Then any automotive coolant rig with pressure gauge will work. It goes on the threaded connector on the bullet piercing valve. I also wanted to point out that I missed in your video that there are more than one size for the bullet piercing valves. Mistake #1 : tubing is 1/4", BPV31 is the correct size for freezers and fridges....

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

Hi,Bryan. Thanks for the comment and great information. I'm sure it will help many viewers. Teddy.

@johnpruitt5061 7 лет назад

I replaced the hard start on my Samsung refrigerator the compressor still want start

@victorvillafane252 5 лет назад

B R b

@housefloor92 7 лет назад

Whoo hooo... I got an outside fridg...Went extremely well, and I did charge around 6-7...It is cooling and so far.. things are good...Thanks Teddy..

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi, Jeff. Thanks for sharing your DIY information. I am glad you did a great repair. Thanks!

@jennyh8096 6 лет назад

Thank you for your video. I have an old (6years +) Samsung FF, after checking all the possible causes why the freezer was not cooling and no fault error on computer display I decided that it needed gas. After watching your video and reading all the comments I added gas. Now I know there must be a leak somewhere and don't know how long it will last, but for the moment I have a fully functional FF and I can store ice-cream and it makes perfect sized ice cubes for the first time in 6months. The cost was under £80 to do. Very happy :-). However, I am saving for a new one just in case.

@teddyhashee 6 лет назад

HI, Jenny. I'm glad that you were able to fix the problem. Mine, after recharging once, still in good working condition. I know there is a leak somewhere in my fridge system and waiting for the next recharging opportunity. At that time I do make another video and next time I will make sure to do the sealing and recharging both. Thank you for the comment.

@icekng456 6 лет назад

how do u know when it needs recharge

@weirdiosity 6 лет назад

I had the same issue with my fridge and had many of the same procedure issues. However. my compressor info read that it required 4 oz of refrigerant. So , with a sealed system, I realized it had to have a leak. So I bought a 4 oz oil, refrigerant and stop leak can. (one that stated for rubber seals, plastic and aluminum leak repair) and tried it. Then about 3 days later it stopped cooling again. (My fault as it only had 2 oz of refrigerant, 1 oz of oil and 1 oz of sealant) So I added straight refrigerant until all the frost disappeared and added a little bit more for good measure. The freezer has stayed constant at -20 degrees F for over 6 years now! (If I do this again in the future, I may try adding a single layer of teflon tape to the line before installing the bullet piercing valve)! Great video and very much appreciated. Teddy. Never give up and never give in when you have the ability to do it yourself!

@teddyhashee 6 лет назад

Hi, Dennis. Thank you for your compliment and I'm happy that you were successfully repaired your fridge. Mine is still in good working condition after the re-charging in this video was taken!!

@ThomasJoseph315 8 лет назад

I did exactly what you showed here, I got a fridge off Craigslist for $10 and got it running! i got thr same valve and coolant 134a. that 5psi on the gauge is legit.

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

Hi, Thomas. Thank you for the comment, and congratulations on your successful DIY restoration! Keep it up. Teddy

@ThomasJoseph315 8 лет назад

The only thing I am concerned about it I don't think their is enough oil in my compressor. it gets hot. I mean I can touch i, but not more then a few seconds at a time. if it needs oil, know they type to use?

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

Hi, Thomas. I do not know the oil to cool down the compressor. Mine is also hot and I think that's the way it is. But you want to ask some professional to solve your concern. Hope you can fix your problem. Teddy

@sar9907 2 года назад

6 years down the road and still pays out. Thank you very much for taking time on making this vedio. Followed every step and now I have my old chest freezer back in service. Thanks again. Have a great day.

@dreti 8 лет назад

Great video! You inspired me to try and fix my refrigerator that I think has the same problem. I hope I'm as successful as you. PS. You have a lot of great videos!

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

+David Reti Hi, David. Thank you for the comment. I am hoping too that your restoration will go success. Thanks again. Teddy

@wuxiao5875 8 лет назад

Good work! I really enjoy to watch this video. It's very helpful. Maybe someday I need to check my refrigerator with such kits.

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

Hi WU. Thanks for the compliment on my video. When you need to recharge r134a to your fridge, make sure you remove all the air from the hose. That was I could not do well in this video and many people told me in the comment section how to do it. Read through the comment section will help you a lot. Teddy

@3174jason 4 года назад

On your clock timer... Notice just after 12:40 when you flipped your can upside down.?? You notice the surge in freon.? That was liquid, not just air going into the system.

@marlenecoriz1503 7 лет назад

you should play these at like home Depot people can watch while they wait idk just an idea I liked the humor people need to laugh more !!

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

That's a good idea!! This video will make people laugh and happy! Thanks for the comment. Teddy

@MrMagsimus 4 года назад

Excellent video my freind it was great to watch and well done 👍

@teddyhashee 4 года назад

Thank you for your compliment!

@biggredd2008 6 лет назад

Bro, Thanks for this great DIY video.

@teddyhashee 6 лет назад

Hi, Joe. Thank you for the compliment om my video!

@robertalbiston7822 3 года назад

Dig analog typewriters and jazz men. They get it done every time.

@seifullaah73 8 лет назад

So, this is what I did. 1. I followed the way you did it to measure the amount inside which was below 0 psi. 2. I removed the pipe from the bullet pierce valve 3. attached the can, turned the tap fully, turned the refrigerator on. 4. turned the can tap, then valve near the guage (which the one I have has) gas started to leak from the other side of the pipe, which i quickly had to turn the bullet pierce valve on, quickly screw the pipe to the bullet pierce, had to be quick as i was screwing some were still leaking until i fully screwed it in, so now it is charging, but the needle was not moving. 5. it was stuck above 0 psi don't remember which number. the can started to turn real cold, ice cold. waited about a minute. 6. I closed the valve on the bullet pierce, can and the valve near the gauge. 7. the needle started to slowly move past 10 psi and is staying there. so i have left the refrigerator, all valves closed and see if the fridge gets cold. was a bit worried the can had turned ice cold.

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

+Seifula Sharif Hi, I hope everything went well. When you charging gas to fridge, I suggest make it as slow as you can. Only thing you do not want to do is charging too much freon to fridge. Teddy

@seifullaah73 8 лет назад

Teddy Hashee I have left the can charging the fridge right now, the can tap is fully open, do you want me to open it one full turn wait 5 mins then close it and repeat. also is the can supposed to be cold.

@seifullaah73 8 лет назад

+Teddy Hashee I have a small can, should I still do it slow.

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

+Seifula Sharif It does not matter that can is big or small. You want to go as slowly as you can to charge it. And stop many times to see where the gauge is pointing. When you leave gauge without opening can, you see the real number at gauge, you need to wait at least 30 minutes to an hour to see the real reading. When you charging, it shows you many numbers, keep it less than 5 psi when you charging, and stop as many times as you can in order to avoid over charging. That's all I can say. Please see the video again and read comments on this board, you can find good information for your DIY. Do not rush. Do not charge too much. Teddy

@seifullaah73 8 лет назад

the bullet piercing seems to leak when i rotate the torque wrench from the place where you insert the wrench

@1patraversier 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much ❤

@pin6d8 3 года назад

Good job great video. Thanks

@bobl78 8 лет назад

If a fridge looses refrigerant, there is a leak somewhere...it´s a sealed System, there is no normal loss like on a car AC system

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

HI, thanks for the comment and advice. As you said, and other viewers appointed me that there must be a leak and also they advised me how to find leak point in the past comment. Thanks again.

@jackboltsvolts8986 5 лет назад

Teddy Hashee, do you steel have your 17 year old refrigerator? If so, how is it behaving? Did you find the leak? Thank you for the great video!

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

Yep, and it is in good working condition still now.

@jackboltsvolts8986 5 лет назад

@@teddyhashee ... Please tell us where the leak was, if you found it... and how did you fix it? Thanks!

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

I did not check the leak, I just recharged gas and it has been working after that. Many people said that I need to find the leak and need to close it, but in my case, without it still is working, and I do not know why. Teddy

@jackboltsvolts8986 5 лет назад

@@teddyhashee ... Huummm... I heard some people say that some copper pipes are porous, meaning that the refrigerant (R-134a in mine) will slowly and "undetectably" sip through the walls of the pipes, taking years to come to a level that it is not enough to be compressed and condensed to have the necessary pressure to discharge in the evaporator, so the fridge is not going to cool anything. I just recharged my 7 year old Frigidaire, that I bought new in September 2012, it stopped cooling last November. Only a few days ago, I gathered the 3 things needed to recharge it. After tinkering with the possibility of the compressor not starting, which I replaced the starter/relay with 3in1, the compressor started and ran (slightly warm and very low noise), but the fridge still did not get cold. So I guessed that 2 things could be wrong: *Low on Refrigerant* or a *Restriction*. So I decided to give a try with the refrigerant first. ... Voilà..., as soon as the refrigerant started going in (vapor only, with the piercing valve through the low side factory pig tail service line, with the can standing up)... the compressor kicked in and a minute later the evaporator started to chill, and a few minutes later it was white with frost, with 2 (two) PSI (low side) of pressure with the fridge running. For a couple of days it has been working fine. I will keep checking the pressure every now and then... Eventually I will remove the bullet piercing valve and install one permanent service Schrader valve on the low side and one on the high side, check the capillary tube and filter/drier for restriction, flush the system, and change the filter drier, vacuum the system,check for leaks and finally recharge it, showing the fridge who is the boss. *"To everyone: If you are discriminating and want to make sure the job is done the best possible without any mistakes, please share your knowledge."* Thanks a lot!

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

HI, Jack. Thank you for sharing your experience. I think many viewers will appreciate your effort. Thanks again.

@locostatom 8 лет назад

So where was the leak in the refrigerator cooling system plumbing, and how did you fix it?

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

+Randall S I did not check leaking point, but just re-charged freon to the fridge.

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

+Randall S I did not check leaking point, but just re-charged freon to the fridge.

@morse.500thomas6 5 лет назад

That was pretty awesome I like that video

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

Thank you for your compliment.

@vimtruck 7 лет назад

The only thing that bothers me hear is where did the refrigerant go in the first place? The problem will return!

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi, thank you for the comment. I know many viewers pointed same issue that we need to find where the refrigerant was leaking. Next time, I will recherche it and include it in my video.

@GuruBuilt 6 лет назад

Need to purge the hose, the bottle should be upside down while filling (oil charge), and what about the leak?

@teddyhashee 6 лет назад

HI, thank you for the valuable info. After re-charging freon, my fridge is still in good working condition. Making tons of ice and strong cooling inside. So I guess the leak must be a very tiny one for my case.

@rphan2009 6 лет назад

Hi, can you show me which website to buy fridge parts to repair. Thanks

@teddyhashee 6 лет назад

amazon.com you can find all parts you need there.

@celsiusswatt6021 10 месяцев назад

Hi, a naive question - I followed procedure to revive the refrigerator that failed after being powered down for few months. But I saw other video recommending suction pressure of ~6-7psi. So I got at that level on the valve, and probably overcharged it a bit - from the remaining weight of the can I may conclude that I put ~6oz instead of nominal 5oz. Now I see frosting on the suction pipe up to the compressor. Is it dangerous and if so, is there a way to remove some refrigerant from the system?

@maxclark11 5 лет назад

Good job, looks like you learned a lot. Remember when you connect your hoses you must blow out the air before you open the supco valve by opening the can valve and the just crack the hose fitting at the supco valve for a second to purge the line. The other thing you need to keep in mind, is that it lost it's gas because it had a leak. It still has a leak.

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

Thank you for the great advice. When I tried it to recharge first time, as you said I did many mistake, but now I totally understand how to work with it. Thank you again!

@abibodlogistics 4 года назад

You need to be careful,you have this bad habit of over tightening,you don't have to over tight and you don't even need a pliers for anything in this process.When you tighten and it gets to the end,turn a little bit more with your bare hands and that is it.

@SonicOrbStudios 4 года назад

Tips! Close the piercing valve, open the can, loosen the hose on the valve side to purge the air. Fill 1-3psi, 2psi being ideal.

@teddyhashee 4 года назад

Thank you for the great tip!

@feefgcegge1678 3 года назад

Also if the system is low Freon has leaked out letting air in and moisture. Best to vacuum the system out with vacuum pump then read label on fridge or freezer for freon amount in weight. Use scale to put proper amount in the system. 3 psi is ideal amount 5 is high and will put pressure on system.

@Deucealive75 3 года назад

@@feefgcegge1678 This is what I don't get. These are closed systems. IF Freon is low that means there is a leak. Just adding like this doesn't really fix it. Who knows how soon you will have to add again? How would the DIY guy leak check and repair this?

@stannoll6248 7 лет назад

Finding and correcting leaks are essential. Once the leaks are detected and repaired the system should be evacuated and vacuumed down prior to recharging. Note: Do NOT add Freon just because you hooked up your gages and they're showing your system is running in a vacuum.

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi, Stan. Thank you for the great information.

@terminal2004 6 лет назад

But a bigger problem being "HOW?" If the leak is in a pipe that expose to you directly soap water just works but if the leak is in the coil you are out of luck. And hiring a professional guy charging hundreds of dollars using professional detectors? Not economically viable.

@davidlass2266 6 лет назад

+terminal2004 Ek waardeer dit groot baie dankie

@PeterPete 6 лет назад

I'd really like to know why you recommend to vacuum down prior to charging, any particular reason? Is the system fully charged with refrigerant? My understanding Is that the system works better with a vacuum being present within the evaporator. Love to hear your views Stan.

@doctorfeinstone6524 6 лет назад

Not everyone has the equipment to vacuum

@Marc.Lanting 5 лет назад

8.07 only hand tightening! No tools needed to fasten the nut to the tap. There are seals in it

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

Thank you for the great info!

@proximo3257 6 лет назад

This video is 100% what I've been looking for. Amateur style with only subtitles and hand held camera filming, but EXACTLY the info and visuals I wanted and needed. This is the best fridge recharge video on youtube hands down. No BS chit chat or excessive descriptions, and you take us all the way from ordering parts till the ice maker is full. Thank you.

@teddyhashee 6 лет назад

Thank you for your compliment. I am glad that this video helped you.

@ArisBuliteanu 5 лет назад

Teddy Hashee . I saw your hair conditioner running. Then I saw a car starting up. I mean… I saw an air conditioner running. Then I saw the car starting up.

@dmanmoto 5 лет назад

He never purged the supply hose, and way over tightened it, it has a O-ring in it, finger tight is good enough. Btw, why does it have no freedom to n in it??? That means it has a leak, with out fixing the leak, it will just happen again. Question is, how soon...

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

Thank you for your advise.

@donaldwhitlock9961 7 лет назад

HA! The music had me smiling all the way thru. Good job Teddy.

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi, Donald. Thank you for your compliment on my video.

@lindaleiser4960 5 лет назад

I agree Donald, so upbeat!! You saved me from purchasing the wrong tube/valve, so your mistake saved me from mine 😁

@dco5597 8 лет назад

Well done! This video was easy to watch. I enjoyed the background music (as opposed to the usual grunting and throat clearing on other videos). Most of all, it was truly refreshing to hear from someone confident enough to admit a mistake and make others aware of those pitfalls. Don't worry about adding oil, the compressor would have retained it.

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

+Dennis Cook Hi Dennis. Thank you for your comment and I really appreciate your encouragement. I had no idea about adding oil, but it is clear now. I am glad that you like my video. Thank you again.

@emoneyblue 6 месяцев назад

Hand tighten your gauges ONLY no tools required. Only suggestion is to slow down a bit and bleed the air out your line before introducing freon and you don't have to over tighten the piercing valves 3 screws just snug and after check with soapy water; but you got it done so cheers mate.

@darkstatehk 7 лет назад

This video was absolutely hilarious!! Hahaha I loved how you owned up to all the mistakes. The music in the background was perfect too, like circus music. Glad it all worked out in the end :)

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi, darkstatehk. Thank you for your compliment on my DIY video. I made a lot of mistakes, but I learned a lot from them. I think next time I can do more better job. Thanks again.

@craigmccobb99 5 лет назад

If your refrigerator is low an r34 will the compressor kick on

@CesarPerez-ck7ci 8 лет назад

those fittings are only to he finger tight, they have an oring and you more than likely destroyed it.

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

Hi Cesar. Thanks for the comment.

@abadran8174 5 лет назад

@@teddyhashee yes he's right. Those o rings must have been done in that very day.

@suiseidel1 5 лет назад

Dude way overcharged unit, you can not charge by pressure without the evap fan running and evap cover on.

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

Thank you for your advice. I appreciate it.

@bassiclogic 8 лет назад

You should have bled the air out of the hoses before charging with freon!

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

Hi, Michael. Thanks for the comment and advice. I did not know how to removing air from hose before re-charging r134a, but many viewers like you appointed it and explained how to, so I can do it next time if I need to re-charge again. Thanks again. Teddy

@dennisiverson3047 8 лет назад

How do you bleed the air out of the lines?

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

Hi, Dennis. There is a detail "how to" information in this comment section. Please check it out.

@DanWebster 8 лет назад

Just crack open the can fer a sec to remove air before attaching hose to tap

@paramdeoramroop6563 8 лет назад

Michael C

@garysimpson6541 7 лет назад

he did not purge the hose before charging,, now you can have air or moisture in the system and it can vac its self so no circulation as moisture freezing in system you must do this purging

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Thank you for the comment and information. Teddy

@hashimaboshaban7763 7 лет назад

Garry Simpson

@rickmiller1257 11 месяцев назад

Not a comment, but a question I hope you can answer. My son has a Frigidaire that over this past winter just stopped cooling. I ( stressing I) want to recharge the Freon (R-134) and was wondering if it sounds reasonable that that could be the "fix". As it lost cooling ability over the winter, I'm doubting any leak. I've been told that over time, Freon does lose it's cooling capacity.

@FargoDaddy Год назад

What is likely cause of the problem where the dial stays in the area of 40 inHg after starting the compressor? I expected a drop to either negative (indicating I need R134A) or slightly positive area. What would explain such a high number after the start of the compressor. Unit is 2 years old, was running fine for most of that time, but I noticed a gradual warming of the unit. When brand new, it was cycle as low as 33-34 F, but over time it would only achieve mid-30s and then upper-30s, but now near 50. I assumed a slow leak from the service valve and that I just needed to top up. I don't know the symptoms of overcharging, but since it was running relatively OK for 2 years, I assume it wasn't overcharged that entire time. Could I have overcharged while bleeding the air out of the supply line from the can? Once the service valve was firmly connected to the supply line, while the R124a was running a bit to purge the line, I shut the valve at the can off almost immediately. So now I'm wondering what the best approach is? Should I bleed R134a out of the system until I get a reading closer to 2 inHG? Any help appreciate.

@bruce7259 Год назад

Best video ! No drama ! No over taking ! Just straight up info ! Thank you 🙏

@Jake-by9ly 2 года назад

Excuse me? It is against USA federal and EVERY STATE LAW to open a home sealed system without a Type 1 or type III Refrigerant handling license.! This is proof of a felony punishable up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fine if this guy has no license!

@navaro20 2 года назад

How do I know how much do I need to charge my fridge? Using tha gauge from amazon for 20-30 $

@kowboyinkorea 5 месяцев назад

Does anyone know why my pressure gauge is reading 70 psi when I open up the piercing valve to get an initial read? Definitely not showing up as negative pressure. I’m 99% positive I’m installed on the suction line.

@patriciaholiield5365 7 месяцев назад

I bought a refrigerator off market place whirlpool sise by side for 175 . It freezes but not totally inall areas the fridge get cold but it could be colder. Fan, compressor, cleaned coils, starter and relay no clicks shaken it no rattling so i reassembled it. Should i put feon in it. I think your videos are great makes me want to try

@ddalby4013 8 лет назад

Many thanks for the great video. I am sure I would have made the same mistakes as you as I puzzled my way through it. Thanks for leading the way! We had a pro come and look at our 10-year-old Frigidaire. It is maintaining maybe 25-30F in the freezer and 40-45F in the fridge. I had already cleaned everything and checked the fans and compressor, so I was pretty sure it needed Freon. He agreed that it was low and quoted 500.oo to add Freon! We paid him the 80.oo for the service call and I returned to Google. I have the tools and parts ordered and hope to get it recharged next week. I will be referring back to your video the whole way through.

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

+David Dalby Hi, David. Wow $500 is the cost to add freon, I did not know that. I hope your DIY repair project go well. Teddy

@borisborisovich6296 4 года назад

During the charging you should open the can with R134 for very short period of time for burst enter freon in system and every time wait until all system in balance (equalize) between low and high side. This is mistake and what is why charging took so long. Also it is recommend hold the can upside down and no needs to shake it.

@SurferJoe46 6 лет назад

First of all - R134a isn't a consumable. You don't need to fill it up every once in a while. You have a leak. Find the leak. Fix the leak. THEN recharge the system. But you really need to learn to diagnose first, change parts last. Your 'Logic Tree' is missing a bunch of branches! You injected atmospheric air with moisture in it, Bad. You need to purge your charging line before you admit R134a into the compressor/system. Bad It's only R134a in the can - the stuff on the bottom is liquid R134a and the stuff on the top is gaseous R134a. Shaking isn't necessary nor is it a good idea if you don't want to 'slug' the system. And don't use pliers on thumb tightened fittings. You are an animal when it comes to tightening things. Back off! You're not building a bridge! I'd fire you in my shop - if I even hired you in the first place! You're too much animal for me. Gonzo HVAC isn't safe and isn't an option!

@teddyhashee 6 лет назад

Thank you for the information. I appreciate your comment.

@jackiewmh 3 года назад

My fridge would first on and generate a lot of heat and then it would stop working , when it was working , both fridge and freezer section were cooling down slowly. I replaced relay, it didn't fix the problem, I am thinking add freon, but not sure how much freon I have in system, and how much needs to be added. It is a double door KitchenAid with 18 years in service, thanks for any insights

@richdominque157 2 года назад

Just a note of interest from a previous Sears refrigerator technician. The valve you installed is or should be labeled as a temporary valve. Guaranteed it will leak in time, could be a while before that occurs. Also like someone previously mentioned it requires recharging because it has a leak and you recharged it and still has a leak, special light can identify where the leak is when you send some designated dye into the system. The system needs to operate in a closed sealed loop system, sealed with solder. I know not so simple, just a FYI.

@tiborilles1289 Год назад

is there no oil leaking out, or is there no frostbite? The vacuuming takes about 40 minutes and where is it? The clock could be more accurate. Where is the leak?

@AdrianJayeOnline 6 лет назад

a quick comment, a freezer works better when it is packed, not JAM packed but at least full, also check temp with a freezer/fridge thermometer

@paullabbe9505 5 лет назад

Mr. Hashee is a home owner that that wanted to get a little more life out of his refrigerator, great job. Home refrigerators are sealed systems, meaning no permanent access valves from the factory. Authorized Factory Service Technicians doing warranty work must find and repair the leak, add a new filter dryer and evacuate the system before recharging the system. What Mr. Hashee did was a NO WARRANTY GAS & GO. Many sealed system repairs can cost more the appliance but the customer needs to save their food. Some leaks are so small that it may take weeks for the symptoms re-appear. If your in Mr.Hashee's spot and thinking of tackling this problem on your own here are some suggestions. 1. after installing built valve on process stub of compressor loosely attach the blue supply hose, pierce the R134a can and let small amount refrigerant leak from loose connection then tighten connection finger tight. This will purge oxygen containing moisture from hose. 2.Peirce the process stub and allow refrigerant in as a gas only meaning the can must stay up right. The compressor is a vapor pump, allowing liquid refrigerant into the compressor will damage the piston. 3. Look at the model identification tag inside your refrigerator it shows what kind of refrigerant and how many ounces. Many side by side refrigerators have only 4.5 to 5.5 oz. charge. While the can used in this video 13 ounces. He is correct that for a room temperature freezer evaporator will loaded loaded between 2 & 5 psig. The dial on the compound gauge has concentric circles for R22-R12 & R134a. This a built in Pressure-Temperature chart. R134a at room temperature of 74 degrees that's 76 psi. and at 0 psi -15 degrees. If you would like a profession in home appliance repair contact your local adult vocational education school or technical college. Technically trained and qualified technicians are in high demand.

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

Hi, Paul. Thank you for the great advise. The viewers will appreciate your detailed info.

@ArisBuliteanu 5 лет назад

Teddy Hashee what brand two fridges you have

@markg6860 3 года назад

Great info, but I'm not understanding your explanation of the ambient temperature and psi relationship, as shown on the inner R134a scale. Are you saying that if the ambient room temp (where the fridge is located) is 74 degrees, then you need to charge to 76 psi? And for -15 degrees, charge to 0 psi? (A kitchen temperature of -15 degrees is highly unlikely!) Many thanks, in advance.

@puremexico12345 8 лет назад

since freon lasts forever , and you had to recharge that means you must have had a leak right? otherwise this wouldnt have been the issue .

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

You are correct. I did not know about how to spot or find leak point, even I did not know that the leak was the reason of this problem when I recharged freon to the fridge. Now in the comment, viewers have been telling me about leaking, and one of the viewer explained detail how to find leak. Teddy

@tickyul 8 лет назад

+puremexico12345 All sealed-systems leak. He may have lost refrigerant at an astronomically-slow rate, and may not have to refill again for 10 years.

@freewoodencrosses 7 лет назад

I had a GE frige and looking at the evaporator coils behind the freezer panel, they were only half frosted , this was an indication of low coolant charge, so I had all the things to install a saddle tap and recharge the unit, and I got it charged and it frosted normally, but I could not check for leaks so 6 months later the coolant leaked out and I was back where I started from. This did give us time to get another refrigerator though.

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi, Dennis. Thank you for the comment and information regarding your DIY repair. Like you, I also did not check the leak, however, mine is still in good working condition after recharging, I am watching it carefully for the next time recharging. That will give me a chance to check the leak and do the right job. Thank you again.

@markg6860 3 года назад

Six months is a pretty slow leak. You might try a little leak sealer if that ever happens again, on another unit. If you are going to buy another fridge anyway, you really have nothing to lose by at least trying a $10 can of sealer, first.

@dco5597 8 лет назад

Additionally, I knew that even though you admitted your mistakes in your video, some ash hole could not resist telling you that you had made a mistake. Thanks for pointing that out Rolando.

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

+Dennis Cook Hi, Dennis, thanks again. I have learned many things from my mistakes, and I hoped my mistakes will help someone to avoid it. Teddy!!

@billybbob18 7 лет назад

I think you should have allowed some refrigerant to flow through the hose SLIGHTLY in order to remove any air that may be stuck in the hose when you hook it up. Just a little bit of air in a system can ruin your day. I think you'll be OK, but air can react with the fefrigerant oil causing acids to form in the system which can shorten equipment life.

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi, thank you for the comment and great information. Other viewers also appointed about air in the hose and how to remove it before charging. Next time if I make another video to recharge fridge, I will make sure to remove air from hose and show it in the video. Thanks again.

@Zaddi_eth 8 лет назад

How do you identify which line is which? Bought a used one and have concerns about piercing the wrong line or location

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

There are 4 tubes from compressor, one is called process tube or process stub, that's where I did piercing. This tube is sealed at the end and not connected to anywhere to the fridge. Here are images of process tube. goo.gl/VTOFpD

@marklucas4193 8 лет назад

Worked great followed it step by step , thank you!

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

+Mark Lucas Thank you for the comment, and great to hear your success on DIY project. Teddy

@SolRayz Год назад

By law, refrigerator manufacturers should be required to have a recharge port.

@wlc1980 2 года назад

Why make it how to video if you’re afraid to narrate? Screw subtitles!

@TruongLe-eo8kh 4 года назад

I refilled mine to 9 psig and I'm getting very cool temp in the fridge side at 44 degree F. At 2 to 5 psig, i'm not getting desire coolness. One guy from India his name on youtube was Skill 4 you, he refilled his to 10 PSIG from empty. Other sources said 15 PSIG. Your's is at 2 PSIG. I have the same gauge I bought from Amazon, do you read the outter most measurement? Or do you read the color code measurement reading for R134 that is the same color with R134 on the gague. I'm confused, thanks

@markg6860 3 года назад

2-5psi is the normal pressure range, so you might have something else going on with your fridge-freezer ... e.g. the compressor might be going bad, so is not running at maximum cooling. On the gauge, ignore the inner scales and color segments. All you are checking is the psi, which is normally ONE scale in from the outermost scale. It's normally black in color. Psi is psi, regardless. Fridges can take hours to stabilize after recharging, so you are best to add just a little R134a, then wait and hour or so and check the freezer temperature, to see which way it's going. Then add a bit more, if necessary. R134a pressure is affected by ambient temperature, so that could be why you got conflicting information.

@katrinasondy5269 6 лет назад

Great video the music wasn't too loud and you definitely didn't talk too much most movies on here people ramble on forever opening a can you are Movie Maker and the best part of it all you're one of the few that can admit when you make a mistake now I'll probably be up all night check it out your other videos

@teddyhashee 6 лет назад

Hi, Katrina. Thank you for your compliment on my video. I love making videos that will help people in someway!

@SonicOrbStudios 4 года назад

The EPA and any EPA certified individual will tell you that these valves are not made to be put in place to add a charge and left on, in fact the part 1 EPA 608 certification covers that these should NOT be kept on as they will leak. The proper way to use these valves is to add one, recover the refrigerant in the system, and then braise on proper service fittings making it a type 2 appliance which then can only be serviced by that certification individual.

@domenicobuonocore8729 8 лет назад

that refrigerator needs a food recharge now :D well done!

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

+Domenico Buonocore Hi Domenico. Thank you for the comment. And yes right now my fridge is full of food!! Nice one I did LOL !!

@rrogers2014 5 лет назад

I need assistant, I have no cooling at all on my Samsung RS2530BBP refrigerator. Freon is ok in my compressor, I’ve installed a condenser motor w/fan and a relay connected to the compressor. But still no cooling, what do you guys think? I need help!!

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

Hope you will be able to find the answer. I think it is time to call professional to repair yours.

@Kistilan 4 года назад

Buddy should have bought an adaptor for the car gauge. $4.99 adaptor kit from Harbor Freight or Amazon will get you servicing fridge compressors with piercing valves and have a tool for topping off a car. Silly buddy.

@teddyhashee 4 года назад

Thanks for the advice.

@ltmvcf6750 2 года назад

I Like you :). Also show a mistake! Great video!

@1960tpk 3 года назад

Hey after 5yrs any problems?i read cap tubes will block up?

@KeeperOfMemories 5 лет назад

awesome video..thank you lots!! was wondering how long did you wait between filling and how long did you let the Freon go in? was you counting seconds for each burst?

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

In my video, there is a time counter, that the real time I charged Freon. I opened valve a little in order not to recharge too much. So I took long time, sometime to stop the recharging and wait the needle to show the real resuming. Then if it needs more, I re-started charging.

@lavonsense1 3 года назад

Can I check for leaks with a can of 134a W/dye for cars?

@michaelking42 7 лет назад

Great video Teddy, thank you! Shame there are some flamers here giving you grief about attempting home repairs. If there's one thing I've learned in life, is that I can screw up something almost as bad as a pro can, and save some money while I'm at it. Speaking of saving money, the money I would have spent on a "Technician" to tell me my fridge needs to be replaced, I will spend on the tools to do the job. Seems that "Technicians" want their work to be shrouded in mystery...but none of it's rocket science. And I've never met a "Technician" who IS a rocket scientist LOL. By the way, I'm a qualified, licensed electrician "Technician", and I know a lot of electricians I wouldn't feed. Great video, and thank you!

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi, Michael. Thank you for your compliment on my video. This DIY recharging was my first time, I spent many hours to learn about how to do it prior to the repair. I did some mistakes as you can see in the video, but the end of the day everything went well. Thank you again!

@goedelite 4 года назад

The video is inadequate because it does not explain the situation when the guage's first reading is not in the green but in the positive pressure area. I think that may mean the system is not sealed; it has a leak. Charging will not help.

@teddyhashee 4 года назад

Thank you for your advice.

@ericreichenbach5480 5 лет назад

GREAT VID! (Humor and all!) I performed the same surgery on my fridge yesterday. It is now back in working order! Thank you Teddy! As for a leak.....yes, there probably is a small leak. I used R134a WITH a leak sealant. Hopefully it will seal the leak. If not, hopefully it is a very slow leak. Regardless, I am all set up to add more refrigerant when needed.

@teddyhashee 5 лет назад

Thank you for your compliment on my work and video, and congratulations on your successful DIY repair!!

@mustang5gtx 7 лет назад

Thank you. I bought a refrigerator off of Craigslist for $350 and it worked great for 6 weeks and then it stopped cooling. I ordered the correct parts from Amazon, thanks again to your video, and now have a complete and working refrigerator for the cost of $25.

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi, george. Thank you for your compliment on my video and I'm glad that you did great DIY repair. Well done!!

@joeb.5020 7 лет назад

Amazing skill -- to work on a refrigerator WHILE playing piano.

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi, Joe. Thanks for the comment!

@robertfranklin7040 3 года назад

Wally world has 134a for $4.88 per 12oz can, if you don't mind taking your chances of being hassled at the exit by receipt NAZIS. Also there's a screw-on brass adapter fitting commonly used for converting R12 car ac systems to 134a that would also have solved the wrong-tool issue. get them off ebay for a couple bucks. & just in case you run into the issue of one-time metal-seal 134a cans verses the resealable ones with the little rubber seal in the top, Walmart also has that blue plastic adapter piece that screws onto the can before the tool goes on.

@folms110 2 года назад

Question for the hive: I pierced the suction line. With the refrigerator off, I open the line and see that it has 30 to 40 psi. When I plug in the refrigerator and the compressor starts, it will drop it about five psi but never sucks it down to zero or a negative PSI. Does that mean the compressor is bad?

@expressappliance7541 7 лет назад

From an experienced Appliance tech this guy was pretty smart how he went about doing his recharge but a simple R-12 to R-134a adaptor would have saved a few bucks

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi, Blake. Thank you for your compliment on my video and also thank you for the great saving information.

@susankellyus1 5 лет назад

thanks, that adapt save me time and money.....

@qubdent 5 лет назад

Hi, how would that adapter have helped?

@markg6860 5 лет назад

@@qubdent A cheap R-12 to R-134a adapter (available from most auto supply stores or Amazon) would simply make the fridge connection the same as the "low" port on most vehicle a/c systems. Then, you can use the same Freon cans and gauge to recharge both vehicles and fridges, as both use R-134a. (R-134a is the only Freon that anyone can buy without having to have an EPA license).

@Jake-by9ly 2 года назад

Except for the$10k fine and 10 years prison for opening an indoor system without a Type 1 or 3 license!

@alanhuro3650 4 года назад

I followed your instruction but when I opened the piecing valve the pressure can only drop to 30 psi at suction. Even after wait after 2-3 hours it stuck at 30psi. Do you think the compressor is bad?

@_biglakeapplianceservice9923 4 года назад

he has no idea. he is a hack

@packersowner4133 4 года назад

After opening the bullet/piercing valve, did you remember to plug the refrig back in & let the compressor run for several minutes? You should then see the pressure drop down and stabilize. If low on freon it would stabilizes down into the "green" negative numbers area on the gauge. If in the "green"/negative area, you'd then add little "shots" of freon from the can (after "bleeding" air from your hoses) and let the pressure adjust again over several minutes. Repeat little shots from the can, but go slow & let pressure adjust as the compressor runs. Take an hour if needed so you don't overfill (bad). Your freezer coils should be getting cold/frosted a bit. See other videos too. Quit when pressure gets to +2 or 3 pounds (most videos cite 2 to 3 pounds as the target, one said up to 5). You may need to add freon again in a year or so (hopefully not within a week/month, which would indicate a more significant leak).

@carmac1652 3 года назад

What the hell you doing shake the can 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@realvirtue 8 лет назад

What a lifesaver! I thank God for you posting this video! Now I won't have to go and buy a new refrigerator. I will use your tutorial and fix my fridge, myself. However, where do I buy that gauge from?

@teddyhashee 8 лет назад

Hi, I posted link to buy parts and tools from Amazon. The R134-a can be purchased at your local shop like Walmart or others. But tool, you want to buy from online, it is cheaper than purchasing from local shop.

@elenoramirez 5 лет назад

why are you over tightening the crap out of your hose connections lol

@marcelinosantos9764 7 лет назад

vacuum your compressor before charging . put a flo from capillary tube to evaporator for cleaning all system.th3n remove all air inside the system.now you can recharging ,just slowly charge until you hear a icing sound inside the evaporator slowly until he reach the 9.or 10 psi .close your valve after reaching the approximate charge.

@teddyhashee 7 лет назад

Hi,Marcelino. Thank you for the great information. I appreciate your professional skill and comment.

@marcelinosantos9764 7 лет назад

thank you too.

@mwatkins2464 6 лет назад

Marcelino Santos he cannot remove all the air in the system because he has a leak in it. So the vacuum would just pull more air into it. I’m a 30 year tech

@celsiusswatt6021 10 месяцев назад

Question: some videos recommend 2-3psi, some others ~6-7, and you suggest 9-10psi. On my fridge, I got to ~6-7psi steady pressure on the factory charge port (i am assuming it is the same on suction line (?)) and I see frost on the suction line up to the compressor. Is it dangerous to have that cold suction pipe? I guess that I overcharged the system a bit?

@jaym48 2 года назад

Hi Teddy. First off, I loved your video. I have no clue on doing things like this and nobody here to really turn to on this subject. My one question is the final reading on your gauge: I thought if your refrigerator was open to the room....so say around 65F then would you not add the R134a until the gauge read around 4 Bar / 57 psig? You show around 0.1 bar / 3 psig or is your unit at -10 F? I am confused on this part but every other step and event the parts you recommended I already have on order. I hope you are still there since this is a 7 year old video.

@jackbottomly4420 6 лет назад

Thanks ! I have the exact same problem . My tradition in the past has been to put the whole can in immediately . Then of course I have to bleed half of it out, losing oil. It is nice to watch an expert do it .

@teddyhashee 6 лет назад

Hi, Jack. Thank you for your compliment on my work. Hope your recharging will go successfully.

@suiseidel1 5 лет назад

That is not the work of an expert and if you do what he did there is a good chance of floor damage because of overcharging with refrigerant will cause ice buildup on suction line all the way to the compressor.

@tronixfix 3 года назад

Do you think that will also work for a tiny ac unit that lost it’s full charge due to a pipe that got hit... pipe is fixed but the guy that recharged the system did not pull a vacuum before adding the stuff. Can i still add some myself?

@obenskisvlog2115 3 года назад

Very helpful thk. I have an old kelvinator with 2 lines, small and big. Not sure which line to add the gas. Can you advise please.

@g.b.5206 2 года назад

I'm more confused then before or I'm just too stupid

@danielnaicker3430 9 месяцев назад

Well done, simple, that's what we all need, thanks

@murraychadwick9362 Год назад

Thank you so much! I have done vehicles and now going to try a commercial ice machine that was given to me. It goes through each cycle, the compressor clicks on, the fan comes on, the water flows good, it's just not getting cold. Before I toss it I'm going to do what you demonstrated and see if it works. My compressor already has a factory freon hose connector on it

@Sandeep91222 3 года назад

Could u go give me the link of the connetor of meter gauge

@SailingMarly 2 года назад

Painful- had to move on to a helpful video

@mojtabayousefi5184 3 года назад

Hi how to use this hose with skl r600a any know thanks

@marciocorrea2575 4 года назад

Well done! You inspired me to try and fix my refrigerator most of all, it was truly refreshing to hear from someone confident enough to admit a mistake and make others aware of those pitfalls.Thank you so much for this video Teddy!

@petervu8355 4 года назад

It does not work for me. When I turn the piercing valve one full turn back the reading is the same as your but it did not go down and stayed the same when I plugged in the power. So I can't do anything with it.

@peacejoy675 2 года назад

Excellent Video! Thanks. In my case the pressure of the pipe entering into Compressor has the pressure of 8 psi. Previously I think it was 5psi. Now I see the frost on the pipe with 8psi. Last time there was no frost on the pipe and the pipe wasn't hot but warm when it was 5 psi. Is it OK or it has too much psi?

@feefgcegge1678 3 года назад

If you want your appliance to last a long time get the gauge the r134a the pericing valve but also a vacuum pump. The freon leaked out somewhere letting air and moisture in. You want to remove the moisture air and contaminated freon. Vacuum pump for min 45 mins then hook up the hose gauge to the refrigerant can but put it on a scale and tare the scale. Read the label on the refrigerator for the amount of freon needed. Start filling till the scale shows the amount of ozs of freon has entered the system. System should show around 3 psi. 5 psi is usually high and will put pressure on the appliance compressor. When buying canned r134a get the cheapest cans with no leak sealer or oil. Only get the uv additive if you want to try to. Find the leak with uk light. Sometime leak is so small it will take years to leak out again.