One way to ensure a professional and appropriate appliance repair specially refrigerator repair is having proper tools. So, using the appropriate tools means less fault in refrigerator repair process.
We have already talked about 11 most common tools for appliance repair and here we are introducing you top 10 tools needed for refrigerator repair.
Note: make sure to use safety equipment like safety goggles and gloves before starting any repair.
1. Multimeter
This tool is specifically used for getting information about electrical circuits. It can measure the current, voltage and resistance at the same time and facilitates the refrigerator repair process. Multimeter is the main tool for repairing electrical appliances like refrigerator and is found in two types: analog and digital
Analog multimeters: use a micro ammeter with a moving pointer to display readings. They are cheaper but some users have difficulty reading the exact number on the device. It is also so fragile and can be hurt with a slight hit.
Digital multimeters: are more widely used because they are easier to work and available in different kinds from simple to advanced. There is no scale or pointer, just a number is displayed. They are more expensive than analog ones but are more precise.
2. Ratchet wrench
Ratchet wrench is a type of wrench that inserts into a socket to turn a fastener in the form of a nut or bolt. This kind of wrench lets you turn a nut or bolt without repositioning the tool on the fastener and is specially used in refrigerator repair where there isn't enough room to turn the wrench in a full circle. So, you’ll have an easier and faster refrigerator repair.
3. Recovery machine
Refrigerant recovery machines are used to remove refrigerant from cooling equipment like refrigerators before repair or performing service and maintenance. It's one of the necessary tools in refrigerator repair.
4. Thermometer
During refrigerator repair, mostly an infrared kind of thermometer is used because it is ideal for taking the temperature of an equipment from a distance without any touch. It can be used for measuring the fridge or freezer temperature during refrigerator repair.
Tip: infrared thermometers are used to measure the surface temperature of an object not the internal temperature.
Note: measuring with infrared thermometer can be affected by air humidity, dust, smoke or particles.
5. Electronic leak detector
This tool is used to find refrigerant leak during refrigerator repair. Refrigerant leak not only disrupts the refrigeration cycle, but also poison the food inside the fridge and endangers your health. So, it should be rapidly found by a leak detector and stopped.
6. Oil pump charger
This simple tool is so necessary for charging or discharging oil during refrigerator compressor repair. Oil inside the fridge compressor and all types of compressors in refrigeration system gets dirty after a while and should be replaced. This pump can be used even when the refrigerator is working and there is no need to turn the appliance off.
Note: It's better to replace the refrigerator compressor oil every 6 months.
Tip: various factors can affect the compressor oil life span like: the quality of the oil, the quality of the filters and the model of the refrigerator.
7. Flaring tool
Flaring tool allows you to connect tubes to each other or another kind of fitting during refrigerator repair by flaring the end of tubes using pressure.
Tip: Flaring tool is used for soft and flexible metals like copper tubes.
Warning: don't use the flaring tool for hard metals, it may break and hurt you.
8. Digital manifold
Digital manifolds are used to check refrigerant pressure and temperature in refrigeration systems to evaluate proper working conditions and troubleshooting. It is a useful tool during refrigerator repair.
9. Fin comb
Fin comb is a special tool to straighten the bent fins of a condensing unit during refrigerator repair. It can also be used to clean the coil from any dirt or pollution.
10. Inspection mirror
This super simple tool is used for viewing and inspecting the invisible, hard-to-reach, behind view spots during refrigerator repair.
These are just 10 necessary tools for refrigerator repair. If you need more information about more expert tools and their function, don't miss refrigerator instructional video in HelloTechnic website. Our experts will tell you all the details about refrigerator installation, service, troubleshooting and repair through attractive films and animation.
