1982 GE Side By Side Condenser Coil Cleaning For 2024
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Now that the 2022 GE is all cleaned up, and ready for the long, hot Summer, it's time to do the same thing to the 1982 GE side by side refrigerator. This one is much easier to deal with, since I simply back it up to the open door, and blow most of the accumulated dust outside. Seems like it was a bit dirtier than last year, but it's all cleaned up, and I'm sure the refrigerant pressures are back in spec. After cleaning, I notice the run time is shorter. Perhaps next time, I can do a before, and after comparison.
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I enjoyed the video and the start up sound. These old refrigerators are pretty cool. Growing up we had a late 1980's Whirlpool with the freezer at the bottom and faux woodgrain handles. Last year I saw a nice Kenmore fridge on facebook from an older couple. It was in good shape and even had a ice maker. Wish I could of gotten it but it wasn't the right time to get one.
@dynatrak
19 күн бұрын
Thanks! I grew up around GE refrigerators of this vintage. My paternal Grandparents also had a 1982 side by side, but it was the top of the line model, in harvest wheat, with the "Custom Dispenser," for water and ice/crushed ice. Hopefully that Kenmore found a good home. I have a period correct ice maker for my '82 GE, just need to find a good way to run water to that side of the room.
@1ChevyGuy375
19 күн бұрын
You could run Pex or a ice maker water line along the baseboard trim and hide it with white electric wall cord covers or something similar. Tap into the kitchen sink water valve under the cabinets or closest water source. Other than that your going to have to open up the wall and run pipe through it like normal. Might be worth it if you want to use the vintage equipment.
It sounds great. You always do a fantastic job! That looks like a large compressor in that unit. I think they made them smaller now, but I must say I prefer the older ones.. Totally unrelated question I just acquired a vintage Maytag A610 can you give me any idea on how to defeat the lid switch on it? I know I could put something in there to hold it, but it always pops out very heavy spring on that button. Did you permanently disable yours?
@dynatrak
19 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, I've heard them referred to as the "lunchbox" compressor. Many of my relatives had GE refrigerators of this vintage, so it's a huge childhood sound for me. I simply use a small wooden wedge, maybe 5-10 degree angle at most, and around 4 inches long. Slips between the lid, and top panel perfectly, and I don't have to alter anything with the wiring. I'll remember to show on my next wash video, featuring the A106.