Compressors

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Replacement compressors for fridges, freezers, and chest freezers. Embraco, Secop, Cubigel, ZEL, Tecumseh, Copeland, and compatible units for Samsung, LG, Fisher & Paykel, and other brands. Parts dispatched from our Palmerston North warehouse. Compressors are model and appliance specific. The compressor must match the refrigerant type, voltage, and capacity of the original unit. Match your model number and the compressor part number before ordering. Send us a photo of the old compressor with its data plate visible and we will confirm the right replacement. How to find the right replacement compressor Getting the wrong compressor is expensive and means the appliance won't work correctly even after fitting. The compressor data plate has the information you need. Before you order, check three things: The compressor data plate. It is on the compressor housing itself, usually a small silver or white label. It shows the compressor model number, refrigerant type, voltage, and horsepower rating. Photograph this label before ordering. Your appliance model number. It is on a sticker inside the fridge door on the left wall, or on the rear panel of the appliance. This helps confirm the compressor matches the original specification. The refrigerant type. The compressor must be rated for the same refrigerant as your appliance. R134a, R600a, and R290 are common types and are not interchangeable. The refrigerant type is on the data plate and on the appliance sticker. Send us a clear photo of the compressor data plate and your appliance model number. We will confirm the right unit before you spend anything. Signs your fridge or freezer compressor needs replacing A compressor fault is usually confirmed by a sparky or appliance technician after other faults have been ruled out. Watch for these signs: The fridge or freezer is not cooling at all and the compressor is not running The compressor starts and then cuts out quickly, repeatedly The compressor runs continuously but the appl