FREON I NEED TO KNOW THE BACK PRESSURE ON THE AMANA REFRIGERATOR MODEL # BC20TW

Its actually called Refrigerant. Freon is a manufacture name like shell gas or chevron gas though they are 89 octane. You should have a plate on your unit that will read the refrigerant type. 6 years old was during the transition of a lot of different refrigerants. Common ones would be r-22, r-410a, r-134a, r-407c. Basically look for the r-number and that would be the refrigerant type. Many units can be made to run different refrigerants though they are the same unit. Its important to get the refrigerant right due to oils pressures ect.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-number/Amana-Parts/Refrigerator-Parts/W10309990/0046/106/Model-ASD2620HRB/1268/0165000?keySuffixId=NA&productTypeId=0165000&searchModelNumber=ASD2620HRB&subCompDesc=Compressor&brandDesc=AMANA&modelDesc=AMANA-REFRIGERATOR&blt=11 - $305.05 for the compressor, but that is not one of the items that a non trained person can install, or get the freon for. So you are looking at $550 to $650 for a trained technian to replace and charge with freon.

Sorry for the bad news.

Hi,

Many times a freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many other things that can go wrong.

If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...

Check out these tips that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay

Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold

heatman101

This uses an 8 hour timer which means it goes into defrost every 8 hours shutting down the compressor and fan motor.

Probably needs freone.

No you have to be cfc certified to replace the compressor. The freon used is either R-12 or R-134a common automotive grade 134a freon will not work properly in a refrigerator. You also need to replace the filter dryer sometimes it requires special solder. You will also need torches oxygen cetylene mix or map gas. Then you will need to check for leaks, pull a vacuum on the system making sure you get all the air out of the system because if their is to much air in lines unit will not cool. Then you will need special gauges to measure the amount of freon that goes inside the refrigerator. If something happens and you dont know how to properly read the gauges something could happen that would be even a greater out of pocket exspence to repair the refrigerator. Their is also the risk of damaging the wires or plastic water lines. My advice is to call around to some other companies to check on getting price of compressor replaced and installed. That will let you know if it is practical versus buying a new fridge or trying to purchase a used unit. Not a practical do it yourself project usually takes 1-3 hours to replace and get back going.

Accuracy is important --Use a digital thermometer to monitor freezer and fridge temps. Fridge should be around 40 and freezer around zero and then take it from there and draw conclusions

Hi.The compressor motor is connected to the refrigerant system, which is not user serviceable. It will be necessary to have the compressor serviced, or replaced by a qualified technician. During this process, the pressurized system will need to be re pressurized. This will require special tools, and regulative equipment, as well. This can be very dangerous, and that is why I prefer to give proper advise on this type of repair. Kindly, contact your nearest service tech.

Could be a defrost problem, or faulty door seals, or a freon / sealed system problem.

let me know I can help you get it going again..