GE 7.0 chest freezer available for sale - but has bad compressor

[churst]

I'm thinking about buying a GE 7.0 locally via Craigslist. Seller says the unit turns on, but doesn't change temp. Seller thinks compressor needs to be replaced.

Should I buy?

Seller will take probably around $100 (or maybe less) for it.

Thanks any and all.

 

[Vesteroid]

I can only say I bought a NEW 7.2 from home depot over 4th of july for 168. I cant see how that's a good deal (what he is offering)

 

[passedpawn]

Don't buy it. I've been through bad ones. They aren't worth fixing with the cheapies on CL.

 

[hvjackson]

Don't do it. Who knows what is wrong with it. If it were so easy to fix the seller would've done it already and sold it as working.

As Vesteroid said, a new one costs about $170 (regularly on sale at Best Buy, Home Depot, et al.). You might even be able to find a better deal if you have a coupon or something.

 

[jschein]

Don't buy it, as Vesteroid said they are always on sale.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I say no.

I bought a dented 18cf Whirlpool years ago for $120 with warranty in tact.

 

[Konadog]

I wouldn't do it either. You'll pay a refrigeration tech more in labor to replace the compressor, evacuate the system, and replace the gas than you can purchase a new freezer. Keep searching, I found a 10cf Whirlpool for $60.

 

[passedpawn]

I bought my first 14.8 cuft for $60. Died after about 2 years. I bought the same sized replacement for $100. Still going strong after about 3 years. Also have a new 7.2 that I got from HD for ~$150.

 

[actech]

Probably looking at $100.00 hr for a tech Plus whatever refrigerant it uses,plus price of compressor and a new cap tube. oxy& acetylene, brazing rods. Air conditioners arent really worth putting a compressor in out of warranty. Let alone an appliance. Thats why the landfills are full of em.

 

[-CHRIS-]

I'm thinking about buying a GE 7.0 locally via Craigslist. Seller says the unit turns on, but doesn't change temp. Seller thinks compressor needs to be replaced.

Should I buy?

Seller will take probably around $100 (or maybe less) for it.

Thanks any and all.

Just to pile on, he should consider paying you $100 to take it away. What does it cost to dispose of a broken refrigerator in California?

Chris

 

[churst]

Hi Chris - ended up not taking it. To be honest I'm lurking through old threads to figure out how I want to do it. Anyone got any solid threads on how to set up a chest freezer for fermentation.

next steps...kegging (i currently bottle, pain in my a$$); kegerator.

one can dream

-ch

 

[churst]

Thanks everyone for your replies!!

I will likely go with a new one from HD.

I'm overwhelmed by all the advice!!

-ch

 

[cannman]

Nope. just keep looking. I have purchased 14.7 working for $200 (new), 12.x for $100, and 7.x for $60. Keep looking!!!!!!

 

[churst]

thanks cannman!

i'll continue to keep my eyes open! i generally keep to Craigslist since this will likely be a pick-up order. any other similar type websites you recommend looking at?

 

[cannman]

thanks cannman!

i'll continue to keep my eyes open! i generally keep to Craigslist since this will likely be a pick-up order. any other similar type websites you recommend looking at?

My town has its own facebook page called "Trade and sale" and that's where i've found most of my deals....

 

[churst]

Hi all, I ended up finding a separate one (same model) the works perfectly. Got that sucker for $80!! What a steal! I'll post some photos later. Thanks again for all the advice.

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