Chat with an old timer at the supply house changed how I look at fridge compressors

Was picking up a replacement compressor for a Samsung fridge yesterday and this guy probably 70 years old starts talking to me about how he never uses the OEM ones anymore. He told me "these new compressors are built to fail after 5 years, just grab a universal one and save $150." Honestly I always thought OEM was the only way to go but I tried it on a job this morning and it fired right up, no issues. Any of you guys had luck swapping to universal compressors for refrigerators?

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finley_smith15d ago

Wait, universal compressors are a thing now? I never even knew that was an option, I've been getting fleeced by Samsung.

faith2715d ago

Universal compressors have been around for a while actually, they're just not something most people know about. Honestly though, it probably depends on what fridge you have if it's even worth messing with.

david_walker9715d ago

Check YouTube first, tons of fridge repair guys show you exactly how to swap those in.