Air compressors are often loud, raucous machines – but they don’t have to be. [Eric Strebel] built a remarkably quiet compressor using parts salvaged from an old fridge. After several y… ...

Fridge compressors are a natural starting point for air compressor builds, like this fire extinguisher based design, or this high-pressure tandem compressor.

Once silent and seized, this antique refrigerator compressor gets a second chance. Layers of grime and rust are stripped away, revealing the hidden potential within. With careful disassembly, worn ...

Learn the process of restoring an antique German refrigerator compressor in this detailed video. Watch the rebuilding of a damaged compressor, including cleaning, repairing, and replacing worn parts.

People say pricey refrigerator compressors are conking out within a few years, sometimes just months Lawyers say LG, the maker of the compressor, knows they’re defective but continues to sell ...

If you own an LG French-door or side-by-side refrigerator manufactured between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2017, you might be entitled to anywhere from $50 to more than $3,500 in compensation as p ...

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He disassembled a standard Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator–freezer with door-front water and ice dispenser. He found dozens of parts. None of which, it turns out, is particularly mysterious.

Fridge failures: Federal lawsuit cites LG refrigerator issue “It’s a nationwide issue,” said a lawyer representing people suing LG. The law firm is focused on a part called the linear compressor ...

Last week, LG settled a class-action lawsuit alleging its refrigerators stopped cooling due to compressor-related problems. Consumer Reports explains how affected consumers can file a claim.