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    May 18, 2011, 07:04 AM
    Laid down Fridge while moving.
    Is there anything I can do once I transported my fridge on it side and plugged it in? Now do I buy another fridge? Or can I replace anythng?? Help
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    May 18, 2011, 07:08 AM

    Usually you have to set it upright for a few days at least BEFORE you plug it in. That lets the oil drain back to where its supposed to be so you don't slug the compressor and destroy it. You can compress a gas... not a liquid. Trying to would destroy the compressor.


    If you plugged it right in and its not working now like I think is the case after reading this again... you destroyed the compressor. And its likely cheaper to buy a new refrigerator at this point than have it repaired.
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    May 20, 2011, 08:32 AM
    It does no harm to lay down a refrigerator while moving it. I have been a refrigeration mechanic for 35 years and have done this many times and never had a problem. Today's compressors have springs and retainers to keep the compressor in the right position. Just stand it up and wait about 5 minutes and plug it in. Make sure the drain pan is setting correctly on the bottom of the unit and you are okay. This myth about not laying down a refrigerator started when compressors were first built and they had poor retainers inside. This has been corrected for about 70-80 years now but the myth refuses to die. You should never run a compressor that is more than 10% out of level, however. DrTom4444
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