How to replace Kenmore Elite compressor install / LG

[greg]

Hi, 20+ years as an appliance tech and 10 as hvac tech. Question: Why didn't you fill the system with nitrogen when checking for leaks? Had you found a leak, you would've had to recover all your refrigerant to fix the leak. I've always done it that way... I realize your way is faster IF there are no leaks. But if there is a pinhole leak in the solder, the nitrogen can just be quickly vented into the atmosphere, then you fix your leak, and then put fresh refrigerant in.

[seasidescott]

Our compressor was still working so brazed on a valve and replaced R134a (it's only 5 oz which is less than half a can you can get for automotive AC) and it's been working well for the last month.

[chadparker]

Thanks for the confidence boost. Compressor is on the way and I'm buying a new filter dryer.

[rickwmson]

Thank you for sharing this video...I have the exact refrigerator and the compressor has failed. It is under warranty, but it is good to know what will, and should, be done. Thanks again!

[SkyNetGeek]

What happens if I don’t update the main board when installing a new compressor?

[whenifeellow]

I have the same POS model fridge and will need my compressor replaced. The compressor is under warranty, but the labor is not. How much do charge to do the replacement?

[nadimammari]

In regards to the software update, is it with the LG software rewriter kit? Given the fridge is a Kenmore fridge is it correct to get the LG software update? Our compressor just went out it’s an LG compressor in a kenmore fridge and the sites all say our compressor has been replaced by a newer model but it also requires updating the software with the LG software rewriter…doesn’t make sense to me since the fridge is a kenmore fridge

[richardmiller]

No micro gauge? How do you know you have a dry system? Or do you know what a dry system Micron reading is?

[benerini]

Can you provide a list of everything that you used. As if you were telling someone what to buy if they wanted to go into changing compressors?

[celebrityfanta]

I need this done for a fridge I have. How much would it cost if I have the compressor I only need the labor and the valves. Thanks great video.

[rhemamachaira]

So two of the compressor lines are NOT copper?
Needs flux then?

[mauricem]

I have that same POS fridge! The compressors are made by LG, and they are known pieces of garbage, yet they continue to sell them for top dollar with a useless warranty of just one year. There have been class action lawsuits and their solution is to just keep selling them but limit the warranty so they aren’t responsible for the service bill (about $1, 000).

Never buy LG, Kenmore, or Samsung appliances.

[davidvaught]

Should have brazed service port then trickled Nitrogen and finished other joints. Pressure tested with dry nitro then vacuum.

[elratingtelevisivo]

Hi how are you? i have a question if i have the same old compressor 220v 60hz R134a inverter GL and i wanna buy a new one but not inverter. Which compressor you do think is good ? Thank you!

[joeshumo]

This is all wrong. I would only do it this way if it were the end of the world and it was for myself.
I certainly wouldn’t pay for it.
You didn’t flush and purge with Nitrogen.
You didn’t braze while flowing Nitrogen.
You didn’t purge the refrigerant tank line while connecting to the service port.
You didn’t maintain a vacuum with shut off valves for a reasonable amount of time or long enough for all the water to be boiled off with new oil in the pump.
You didn’t swage any of the line connections.
You seem to not like cleaning the connections. No proper ventilation.
No mention of the brazing material being used. No mention of line routing that is critical to the performance of the system due to its use as an evaporative assistant for defrost water and condenser performance.
I could go on.

[strictlydubai]

Thanks, how much would such a repair cost and any guide to diagnose as I have the same model, compressor seems to be working but no cooling, can’t seem to diagnose the issue before replacing or going for the big repair, appreciate any help, thanks

[jamesguralski]

I just picked up a Kenmore elite for 100$. It needs the compressor, dryer, and charge!

[ritufinavia]

I need to change Kenmore invertor Compressor LG FLB075LBNA so if I'm changing compressor with the same series than I still have to change/install the software?

[russwoodgate]

Where did you get the update program and device to upload the updates? Is it available to buy?

[russmeister]

I have another dryer on the intake line....the copper line on the bottom there is a small copper "can" that looks like a short fat version of the dryer you replaced. It sort of resembles a fuel filter. I didn't see you replace that.