Rebuilding a Sub-Zero model 550 refrigerator

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certifiedrefrigeration.com
We received a call from a customer in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. They had just moved into this house just a few days prior. The Sub-Zero model 550 was not keeping the food cold.
The good:
The freezer still worked great.
The unit had new gaskets and door hardware.
The unit was a candidate for a long lasting repair because of its excellent cosmetic shape.
Read more about that at the link below.
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The bad:
An original 30 year old fridge compressor.
An original fridge evaporator coil.
Low refrigerant levels.
An overheated machine.
Poorly maintained condenser.
Our options to repair this properly basically came down to replacing the refrigerator sealed system and giving the unit a good mechanical overhaul. The customer was aware of the cost and wait (it’s 2022) for a new appliance and was more than happy to have the unit refurbished as it was a quick, cost effective option for him.
What we replaced:
Refrigerator Compressor
Heat Exchanger
Evaporator
Filter drier
Condenser Fan with blade and hardwares
Thermostat
Drain Heater
Light bulbs
Plumbers Puddy
This worked great, the refrigerator got down to temperature quickly and quietly. We expect it to last well into the future. Rebuilding a good cosmetic shape Sub-Zero saves time and money and is an excellent option for our customers. We specialize in this and are fully equipped to do jobs like this on the spot.
Certified Refrigeration is an small independent appliance business not affiliated with sub-zero inc.
Thank for watching.
-JB

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  • @LorenMaryBethNoyes
    @LorenMaryBethNoyes2 жыл бұрын

    Glad I found you. After the new year I bought a 650 from 2000. So far so good. Gave it a good cleaning like you showed. I've really enjoyed your content and it's been extremely helpful for this diy guy!

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! I bet you got a steal on that 650! Great machine!

  • @LorenMaryBethNoyes

    @LorenMaryBethNoyes

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@subzerorepair $900, no rust or dents. The only issue is someone used bleach to clean the front of it. I think I'm stuck with the stains unfortunately. Anything I should look out for with a 650 of that age?

  • @Ryan-Chicago
    @Ryan-Chicago Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done, great video.

  • @cfleksher5760
    @cfleksher576011 ай бұрын

    I have same model and it needs help. Doesn’t cool well and started making a funky sound (that is not emanating from the fan area above). It’s loudest behind back wall near bottom shelf of fridge. It was cosmic that you are less than 30 mins away from me! (happy dance!)

  • @KC9UDX
    @KC9UDX2 жыл бұрын

    I sure wish there were someone like you in the Milwaukee area. I am faced with replacing the excellent condition 550 that I have just because I can't find anyone willing to work on it. I wouldn't be so reserved about doing that, but I suspect a new Sub Zero will need to be replaced again in 10 or 15 years.

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry man, good luck. They don’t make em like they used to! Feel free to reach out if you need independent advice about repairing it.

  • @KC9UDX

    @KC9UDX

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@subzerorepair I'm tempted to keep it in storage until I find someone willing to work on it. But I'll probably make a down payment on a new one tonight.

  • @emsj86

    @emsj86

    Жыл бұрын

    @@subzerorepair that’s basically how long they last always have been doing it for years. Not sure why people are surprised

  • @natepeterson7145

    @natepeterson7145

    Жыл бұрын

    Milwaukee Wisconsin,like a couple towns from where they make them?

  • @KC9UDX

    @KC9UDX

    Жыл бұрын

    @@natepeterson7145 they make them near Madison.

  • @NiceRepairGuys
    @NiceRepairGuys2 ай бұрын

    Great job 👏

  • @MrMultitool
    @MrMultitool2 жыл бұрын

    Great job.

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @IOGANIVAN
    @IOGANIVAN2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Is it very interesting to see what you're soldering? Burner and welding station

  • @ajolivier3098
    @ajolivier3098 Жыл бұрын

    What are the part numbers for items? For example I want to install a heater for the drain tube in my 550 like you show. Would like to know part number so I can order it. Thank you for the video!

  • @kimvellore4134
    @kimvellore4134 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I came across this video and it was quite useful, thank you for helping and putting up videos like this. I have the same refrigerator, and it works great. One of the thermostat has gone bad, the refrigerator side. It is a ranco K52l1010 which seem to be obsolete, it also has two sensors tied to the same location, I was wondering if I can replace it with some other ranco theromstat that is available. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    Жыл бұрын

    Sub zero Part number 4201260, far from obsolete, call your sub zero parts distributor and get an exact replacement.

  • @prenticelennon3087
    @prenticelennon30877 күн бұрын

    I am having trouble putting the metal covers after replacing the evaporator fan on a 561. After I took it apart - I had to wait a week for the fan to come and I can't remember how to put those 2 metal covers on - can you PLEASE tell me how to do it? thanks much!

  • @pedroflorentino1694
    @pedroflorentino16942 ай бұрын

    Hi John, I have BI 36 O/U unit and the control panel does not display anything. Its erratic, sometimes the lights come on but nothing showing in the control panel. Other times it just dark and also turns off the lights to the interior of the fridge. I've seen people replace the control board but find it hard to believe that such a minor problem requires such an expensive fix. Your thoughts? thank you

  • @user-hm3gz7eq9p
    @user-hm3gz7eq9p9 ай бұрын

    Can you give me an approximate cost for repair you did in video. Thank you.

  • @emsj86
    @emsj86 Жыл бұрын

    What is your company called. Got a guy in Philadelphia wanting me to put a full rebuild kit in a 550. Honestly rather not but don’t know anyone local who wants to do it

  • @dw9235
    @dw9235Ай бұрын

    Pretty sure I bent ALL the fins on my condenser. I can't see/get my arms in there to straighten. I'm literally trying to sell my house in a month and dont want to spend money to fix this! Any chance I can remove it fix in place with a trick? Thanks!

  • @treesnc9247
    @treesnc924711 ай бұрын

    About how much was the total repair bill?

  • @user-xl4fx2mr2l
    @user-xl4fx2mr2l2 ай бұрын

    nice job !!!!!

  • @jdudla
    @jdudla Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video do you sell the replacement parts? I have a 1992 550 looking to rebuild

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    Жыл бұрын

    No, you will need to contact your regional parts distributor, which can be found online at subzero.com or by calling the manufacturer at 8002227820

  • @frankjohnson8750
    @frankjohnson8750 Жыл бұрын

    BOTH (?) compressors? 🤔 Nice vid! 👍👏

  • @danielsultan3641
    @danielsultan364111 ай бұрын

    What about the condenser

  • @rajathwal3484
    @rajathwal34842 ай бұрын

    What's the cost to rebuild SUBZERO. I have 690 could it be rebuild at the video it looked same as mine 600 series

  • @ralphf7468
    @ralphf7468 Жыл бұрын

    I have the same model with same issue. Freezer is great but fridge is not cooling well anymore. Could you do this same rebuild? I’m in central NJ

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course Ralph, just give us a call for information or to book an appointment. 8002002306 -john

  • @karlapatten2619
    @karlapatten2619 Жыл бұрын

    Hi John, I have the exact same product and it's the same vintage. I would like to get someone to rebuild it as you have done for these folks. Any suggestions as to where I can find someone to do this in the Seattle area? Or, you are welcome to come visit!!!

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    Жыл бұрын

    I do want to go to the Boeing museum…..

  • @joelm7738
    @joelm7738 Жыл бұрын

    Great video we have same unit but has rust around the gaskets is there any way to fix a rusting piece of metal between the bottom of the fridge gasket and top of the freezer drawr

  • @joelm7738

    @joelm7738

    Жыл бұрын

    Where are you located?

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/gmark9GGntqnj8Y.html

  • @MenkeriosAndemicael
    @MenkeriosAndemicael11 күн бұрын

    is there a solution for the insulation? Subzero says it goes bad and there's no way to replace it. Surely there's a way to drill a hole and pump in closed cell or similar, no?

  • @philrose7716
    @philrose77163 ай бұрын

    Wish you were in California

  • @nadpul
    @nadpul2 жыл бұрын

    I have a model 650 where the freezer is not cooling, is it repairable?

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course it is.

  • @garyaram1808
    @garyaram18082 жыл бұрын

    Great job, thank you, can you give pricing for part and service? Can you come to CA!

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    Жыл бұрын

    We are in New Jersey, you feel like flying me out?

  • @garyaram1808

    @garyaram1808

    Жыл бұрын

    Seriously though, what I cost of a full sealed system for that model fridge? I'm having identical issues, just curious what kind of pricing I can expect. Thanks again.

  • @diankalohay2869

    @diankalohay2869

    Жыл бұрын

    @@subzerorepair I'm wondering if you can recommend anyone in Los Angeles? Great video!

  • @SladeOb
    @SladeOb Жыл бұрын

    What is the ballpark cost of a rebuild like this on this exact model? Also about how long should it take? Im in Pittsburgh and it's 180 just for them to come out and 50 per 15minutes after that plus parts. Seems kind of insane. I wish someone would just quote me on the job.

  • @MenkeriosAndemicael

    @MenkeriosAndemicael

    11 күн бұрын

    I've heard a full closed system replacement is around 2500-3000?

  • @DonaldConceicao
    @DonaldConceicao2 жыл бұрын

    I’m in Queens (Rockaway Beach) NY… Do you service this area? I have a Subzero 500 series from 1995. Freezer works well, refrigerator temp sits around 45 degrees.

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just a little too far for us jersey folk, we barely make it in to Brooklyn on slow days, Rockaway would just be too far for us. Look up a company called sterling service group, I think they are independent and have a whole lot of sub zero experience

  • @dilvishpa5776

    @dilvishpa5776

    10 күн бұрын

    That vintage is similar to mine. They are known to have issues with leaky refrigerator evaporators. That was certainly the issie with mine. The freezer has worked perfectly (for 26 years) until the temperature control started failing intermittently. I replaced the thermostats (temperature controls) on both freezer and refrigerator and the freezer defrost heater thermostat at the same time since electrical relays are wear components.

  • @appliancedude63
    @appliancedude63 Жыл бұрын

    What is the model number for that charging cylinder? Or where can I buy one?

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    Жыл бұрын

    They are long gone my friend.

  • @jhford1
    @jhford1 Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, I'm in Southern Calif, but I also have an older Sub-Zero 550. How much do you think it would cost to do the same rebuild, more or less, in our area? Do you have any contacts here who could handle it? Thanks

  • @natepeterson7145

    @natepeterson7145

    Жыл бұрын

    California always pays more

  • @jhford1

    @jhford1

    Жыл бұрын

    My Sub-Zero 550 was built in 1991. Which sealed system parts do you think are essential to replace when one does a restore/refresh as you did in this video? Thanks

  • @donnellbaxter8050
    @donnellbaxter8050 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video.can you help someone that's trying to be factory trained technician for sub- zero Like a service manager . Thank you in advance.

  • @IOGANIVAN
    @IOGANIVAN2 ай бұрын

    Oxygen and propane?

  • @mrjjc
    @mrjjc Жыл бұрын

    How long does a rebuild like this take? Thinking of doing this instead of purchasing a new unit

  • @natepeterson7145

    @natepeterson7145

    Жыл бұрын

    About a day

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    Жыл бұрын

    This job took me 90 minutes.

  • @aivandivad
    @aivandivad7 ай бұрын

    is this comparable to a sealed system repair on a 532 model?

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    6 ай бұрын

    Exact.

  • @supercharged2414
    @supercharged24142 жыл бұрын

    Overall an excellent job. I'm surprised you didn't flow nitrogen thru the lines when brazing them. I;ve watched numerous videos showing the oxidation inside the copper pipe when brazing without nitrogen flowing. They go as far to call repairman HACKS that don't flow nitrogen. I've seen massive oxidation inside the copper pipe where it was brazed and they cut the pipe open. . One repairman said the oxidation made it to the compressor and turned the oil black. What kind of gas do you braze with? Aren't you concerned about oxidation when brazing without nitrogen flowing? The information I read said the fridge life expectancy could be greatly reduced from oxidation clogging up the system.

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not at all, you are speaking nonsense lol.

  • @supercharged2414

    @supercharged2414

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@subzerorepair The use of nitrogen while brazing is critical. It removes atmospheric air from the lineset, which contains moisture and oxygen. The oxygen causes oxidation inside the lineset which is a contaminent and can clog TXVs. Failure to trickle nitrogen through the line set may not cause any immediate problems on new equipment startup, but can cause early failure on metering devices. Adam. Quoted from Adam. I am not speaking nonsense. i' just relayed what I have read about brazing copper.

  • @joseaguilar402

    @joseaguilar402

    Жыл бұрын

    Sir that's why you use the. Vacuum an at the end of cleaning the system you do sweep charge the freon itself cleans out the lines then you proceed to adjust the pressure with the gages

  • @supercharged2414

    @supercharged2414

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joseaguilar402 The vacuum pump won't pull out the flakes of carbon that the torch makes. Watched a bunch of videos and I was shocked at how bad the carbon was flaking off the inside of the pipe when they cut it open. Look up videos about why to use nitrogen when brazing copper refridgeration lines. You can use nitrogen flowing while brazing and prevent the carbon from forming.

  • @evelynperez7576

    @evelynperez7576

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes that was the problem. No nitrogen..big problem

  • @evangogou8347
    @evangogou83472 жыл бұрын

    Where are you located?

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bergen County, NJ

  • @joseaguilar402

    @joseaguilar402

    Жыл бұрын

    Pennsylvania

  • @Astierjax
    @Astierjax Жыл бұрын

    How do I hire you ?

  • @subzerorepair

    @subzerorepair

    Жыл бұрын

    Be in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut and call us at 800-200-2306

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