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Thread Number: 87290
/ Tag: Refrigerators
1952 GE fridge not cycling |
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Post# 1118738 , Reply# 1 5/29/2021 at 21:46 (1,061 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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| Post# 1118742 , Reply# 2 5/29/2021 at 22:53 (1,060 days old) by mrvintage1959 (Michigan) | ||
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Hi John, I had the fridge thermostat in for a few minutes and it got down to 12-15 degrees in the freezer. I actually just turned the fridge off in fear of burning out the compressor because it's now been running for 29 hours straight. Thanks, Andrew | ||
| Post# 1118744 , Reply# 3 5/30/2021 at 00:12 (1,060 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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Post# 1118758 , Reply# 4 5/30/2021 at 06:29 (1,060 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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1952 GE Combination Refrigerator Hi Andrew, Yes there is a problem in the sealed system, it could have a leak and be low on refrigerant, it could be restrained at the filter-drier, or it could have weak worn out compressor.
If you want to try getting it fixed you will have to find someone willing to fix an old refrigerator with the proper skills and tools [ gray hair helps as well ]
Theses were really good refs in their day and we saw so many running well for what seemed like forever but everything is going to have problems eventually. It can probably be saved if you get the correct help with it but it might be expensive as well.
John. L. | ||
| Post# 1118767 , Reply# 6 5/30/2021 at 08:24 (1,060 days old) by mrvintage1959 (Michigan) | ||
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Update, it cycled on for about 25 minutes shut off and has cycled back on. I have put the dial behind the kick plate to 1. The freezer is sitting just below 20 degrees. | ||
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Post# 1118787 , Reply# 8 5/30/2021 at 14:01 (1,060 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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 Here's a link to a thread about a GE Combination with the same problem. It seems to have occurred as a result of the fridge having been transported, so may be worth reading. A filter/dryer associated with the capillary tube was the culprit, and an experienced repair person was able to install a replacement which restored proper operation. CLICK HERE TO GO TO RP2813's LINK This post was last edited 05/30/2021 at 17:15 | ||
| Post# 1118801 , Reply# 10 5/30/2021 at 16:48 (1,060 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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One thing I’d do is get a backup refrigerator and I’d look from one from the 1960’s since and finding a refrigerator from that era is much easier than finding washers and or dryers along with dishwashers since there really isn’t much to go wrong with refrigerators since they are simple in terms of mechanical complexity.
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Post# 1118992 , Reply# 12 6/1/2021 at 16:35 (1,058 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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I think the bad thermostat diagnosis by phone should not be taken seriously. It's unwise to take blind stabs at resolving the problem without doing some testing first. And you are right -- a universal replacement will require some rigging with included brackets, etc. to make it fit, and I would be skeptical about such a part even working properly.
You're facing a common problem, and I had to let my nice '57 GE Combination go because I couldn't find anyone willing to replace the compressor, and it wouldn't have been cheap either. If you just need a new filter/dryer, that's something that wouldn't cost much to do -- if you could just find someone to do it.
The thread I linked above indicates there's someone in Indiana who made the repair. I don't know what part of Michigan you're in, but you may need to consider driving the fridge down and letting this same guy get it working properly again.
One thing you may try is if you're on your local NextDoor board, post an inquiry to see if anyone knows of a refrigeration/HVAC person who would be willing to diagnose and do the work. Maybe some retired guy still has the required equipment and can help you out. | ||
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