Topics:

• Why do sealed system repairs cost so much?
• The estimate for a sealed system repair is very high, why is that?
• How are repair costs calculated?
• How can I find the cost of parts?
• Sealed System labor rates.
• How much is a compressor for a Sub Zero refrigerator?

Answer:

Repair costs can be provided by your local Factory Certified Service company.

• Costs can vary, but are generally the same throughout a region from one Factory Certified Service Company to another.
• Parts costs can vary from the Factory Certified Servicer to the Parts Distributor, as the Servicer would absorb the shipping costs.
• Parts sold through other retailers can not be guaranteed.
• Contact a Factory Certified Parts Distributor to order parts.

• Sealed system repairs to refrigerators are very complex.
  • The refrigerant is recovered
  • The faulty component repaired or replaced
  • The filter-drier replaced
  • A vacuum pump evacuates moisture, air and/or contaminants introduced into the system when the system was opened
  • The system is recharged with the correct amount of new refrigerant.
• Repair of the sealed system can take anywhere from 45 minutes up to several hours to complete, depending on the nature of the failure.
• Replacing an evaporator is generally a less time consuming repair.
• Repairing a contaminated or restricted sealed system is the most complex repair and can take many hours.
• Special tools and training are required to perform the above repairs; therefore, sealed system repairs are the most costly repair done to any refrigeration product.