How long do u have to wait to plug the refrigerator in if tipped on its side for a hour

When laid on its side the oil can drain from the compressor into the pipework - generally they should be allowed to stand for several hours before being plugged in, in order to allow the oil to drain back as starting it too soon can damage the compressor and drive the oil around the pipes where it could become trapped, slowing or preventing the circulation of refrigerant.

I have only one suggestion before either calling the experts or replacing the fridge - and that is to take it into the garden and roll it around for an hour - end-over-end and then allow it to stand for about four hours (some say 6 hours) and try again.

I believe you are to stand it up correctly and wait 8 hours before plugging it in, this allows refrigerant and oil to settle.
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I don't see any reason to wait before plugging it back in. It should cool down in less than an hour.

Carry as upright as possible to new location. If you have to tilt it, tilt back, not side to side. When in new position wait 8 hours for oil to settle back in compressor before plugging in and switching on. Check after 24 hours before using for food storage.

Anything with a compressor in it should always be left for 24 hours standing upright then you can plug it in

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about the clunkingor thumping in refrigerators...

Refrigerator Clunkingin back
heatman101

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote on moving refrigerators...if you did not do it this way then you may well have ruined a perfectly good refrigerator.

Moving a Refrigerator What is the best way

If you already have moved it wrong, you can sometimes get it working by plugging it in and unplugging it a number of times with an hour or so in between.

heatman101

Hi,
Yes wait for like 12 hours to plug it in, then only run it for a few minutes and leave it set for an hour for about four times....
Yes it could damage the fridge but probably not...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4020581-moving_refrigerator_best_way

heatman101

did you tilt it prior to plugging it in you are supposed to wait 12 to 24 hours to plug them in if theyve been tilted at any time during transport.