The core of a refrigeration system is the compressor, which is designed to pump cool refrigerant gas from the evaporator into the condenser. To accomplish this task the compressor raises the ...

A good digital multimeter (DMM) is key to diagnosing compressor problems in general. For instance, in a previous article (May 15 issue of The NEWS) we discussed using the DMM to read suction and ...

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It's always a pain when a fridge or freezer stops working. Not only do you have a faulty appliance to deal with, but you also have the ticking clock of perishable foods that you want to keep from ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Freezers are more fickle than you think. We spoke with appliance repair technicians across the country and found the cost to repair a freezer typically ...

Nothing fills a person with dread quite like a misbehaving refrigerator, whether the appliance is humming but not cooling or has started mysteriously leaking water. Buying a new fridge is expensive, ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...