Supco Refigerater Parts

[Tuco]

I was thinking on tyring to have a few Supco parts on hand . Or any parts.

Just in case a friend calls with a thawing fridge or freezer.

There are no appliance parts stores near me . All parts come in by mail.

 

What do you think of Supco refrigerator parts? I don't want allot of parts I may never use. "One size fits many " seems to be a good ideal. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

I would only use Supco parts in two situations: 1. To get a refrigerator running again until I can get the original OEM part on hand to do a proper fix, 2. If the refrigerator is on its last leg and it doesn't really matter, just trying to keep it going for a while longer.

[Tuco]

[user=1]Samurai Appliance Repair Man[/user] wrote:

I would only use Supco parts in two situations: 1. To get a refrigerator running again until I can get the original OEM part on hand to do a proper fix, 2. If the refrigerator is on its last leg and it doesn't really matter, just trying to keep it going for a while longer.

That good huh? For some reason I thought Supco was better then that.  Are they related to the old Gem line parts (RIP) ?

Thanks

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

The problem isn't Supco, per se, the problem is using any generic compressor starting parts. I've just found the hard way that these often result in shorter compressor life.

[Tuco]

[user=1]Samurai Appliance Repair Man[/user] wrote:

The problem isn't Supco, per se, the problem is using any generic compressor starting parts. I've just found the hard way that these often result in shorter compressor life.

Okay, I don't plan on doing any system work( freon). Just , fan motors, defrost,  themostats ,relays.

Are you referring to the " hard start kit" 3-n-1?I thought of purchasing a 3-n-1 for testing compressors which might lead to condemning the appliance. Again, no system work for me.

 

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

I'm not talking about doing sealed system work, either. But the fact is that using the wrong starting components on a compressor will result in shorter compressor life. And yes, 3-in-1s are bad to use, also. I think any of the generic starting components that go on a compressor are not good to use. I've just seen that they caused shorter compressor life. Take it for what it's worth, compadre.

[Tuco]

Yes indeed, no generic parts on the compressor, if I want to keep friends.

I will look to FSP.

Thank You

[Bobice]

[user=70777]Tuco[/user] wrote:

Yes indeed, no generic parts on the compressor, if I want to keep friends.

I will look to FSP.

Thank You

FSP are "Whirlpool" parts. An "Ole Fart" like me used a 3-n-1 with a line cord attached to test a compressor when time was not on my side, but used manufacture parts once unit was working.