What a rip off. Viking upper end appliances have cheap stainless in them.

Originally Posted by armygreywolf

Why would you not just repair it? Viking does sell parts with a full catalog and they use a Emerson compressor (in most cases) and run on R134a, none of these things would cause havoc for your HVAC guy to do in an hour or less. Also, refrigerators installed in a cubby generally only last a few years because the heat has to go somewhere and it generally forces the compressor to run at high pressures to compensate, wearing it out. Chances are pretty good it is the install location, not the appliace. That said, why not fix it instead of scrapping it?

I've been advacating this for years, your wasting your breath.

Plenty of stuff on youtube for every make of apliance type of repair, there's no excuse.

I repair applicances with a minimum investment of tools, 5/16", 1/4", 3/8th and a 1/2 inch long reach nut drivers with a small assortment of screw drivers along with an Ohem / Volt meter.

It's a used high end appliance with a fried compressor given to me by a man who has a huge home and obviously has lots of expendable cash. I don't even ask. I thought about replacing the compressor which is not hard at all. I was really surprised how small it actually was for the size of the unit. But could I sell that high end used built in appliance to the customer base I have and warranty it. No way. It's all glitz on the outside but nothing but ugly shred steel frame behind the scenes.

Originally Posted by alloy2

I've been advacating this for years, your wasting your breath.

Plenty of stuff on youtube for every make of apliance type of repair, there's no excuse.

I repair applicances with a minimum investment of tools, 5/16", 1/4", 3/8th and a 1/2 inch long reach nut drivers with a small assortment of screw drivers along with an Ohem / Volt meter.

Originally Posted by Repurposer

It's a used high end appliance with a fried compressor given to me by a man who has a huge home and obviously has lots of expendable cash. I don't even ask. I thought about replacing the compressor which is not hard at all. I was really surprised how small it actually was for the size of the unit. But could I sell that high end used built in appliance to the customer base I have and warranty it. No way. It's all glitz on the outside but nothing but ugly shred steel frame behind the scenes.

Your absoloutly sure the compressor was at fault and not the start relay.

I did not diagnose it. I just hauled it away. The man I got it from said the compressor was bad. Given his clean finger nails he did not work on it. Makes no difference to me anyway. Even if it was a start relay and I fixed it who is going to buy a used high end appliance. if they can afford 7 grand for a fridge they won't buy used.

Originally Posted by alloy2

Your absoloutly sure the compressor was at fault and not the start relay.

I quit questioning people over their decisions to not repair appliances. I guess when you live in a home with an entry way that is all marble and the size of most homes the answer is quite obvious. I saw where the fridge was located. It was completely enclosed. I would be concerned about it burning up and catching the house on fire.

Originally Posted by armygreywolf

Why would you not just repair it? Viking does sell parts with a full catalog and they use a Emerson compressor (in most cases) and run on R134a, none of these things would cause havoc for your HVAC guy to do in an hour or less. Also, refrigerators installed in a cubby generally only last a few years because the heat has to go somewhere and it generally forces the compressor to run at high pressures to compensate, wearing it out. Chances are pretty good it is the install location, not the appliace. That said, why not fix it instead of scrapping it?