How to Recharge a Refrigerator Compressor

This is part 2 of a 2 part series illustrating how to diagnose and repair a refrigerator that is not cooling. In this video, I show how to tap into the refrigerant lines to add refrigerant. Low refrigerant is one of the most common reasons why a fridge stops cooling. See part 1 to learn how to determine if your refrigerator's compressor is working properly:    • How to Troubleshoot a Refrigerator Compres...   **** Timestamps **** 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Tools/Supplies Needed 03:12 - Suction vs. Discharge vs. Process Lines 03:47 - Piercing Valve Overview 04:13 - Install Piercing Valve 05:04 - Attach Vacuum Pump and Evacuate System 07:01 - Check for Signs of Leak 07:30 - Close System and Disconnect Manifold Gauges 07:46 - Install Can Tap 08:17 - Purge Air 08:39 - Reconnect Manifold Gauges 08:50 - Add UV Dye 09:19 - Zero Scale 09:30 - Reopen System and Add Refrigerant 11:02 - Conclusion **** Product links (I do not make any money from the purchase of these products) **** Manifold Gauges: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Vacuum Pump: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01... Scale: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Piercing Valve: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Can tap: https://www.amazon.com/OrionMotorTech... UV Dye: https://www.amazon.com/Interdynamics-... Fluke 117 Multimeter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Electrician’s Pliers and Diagonal Cutters: https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-80... Automatic Wire Stripper: https://www.amazon.com/Stripper-Elect...