Refrigerator Compressor

Before you buy: is the compressor even the fault?

• Clicking every few seconds, then silence? Almost always the relay or overload a part costing tens of riyals, not hundreds.
• Runs quietly, no cooling, no frost at all? Usually a refrigerant leak.
• The compressor is genuinely dead when: it won't start despite a healthy relay, runs with an abnormal noise and no pressure, or overheats and trips repeatedly.

How to order the right compressor three details only

Read them straight off the label on the old compressor:

1. Capacity (HP): 1/6 · 1/5 · 1/4 · +1/4 · 1/3 · 3/4 Most common in Saudi household fridges: 1/5 and 1/4.

2. Refrigerant: R134a or R600

⚠️ Never swap them. Each compressor is built for its gas and its oil. R600 (isobutane) is flammable and requires a qualified technician.

3. Voltage: V220 (Saudi Arabia) or V110

Brands we supply

• Embraco compressors: Brazilian-made, one of the most trusted names in domestic refrigeration. Available in 1/5 and 1/4 HP, for R600 and R134a.
• Danfoss / Secop compressors: Danish origin, for refrigerators, water coolers and commercial systems. 1/3 and 3/4 HP for heavier duty, including the SC15 model.
• Panasonic Malaysia compressors: with the precise model numbers technicians search for  QB51 (1/6) · QB66 (1/5) · QB77 (1/4) · QB91 (+1/4) · QB110 (1/3)  all R134a.
• LG and Samsung refrigerator compressors: LG's Linear Inverter models need an exact match and won't accept conventional substitutes.

How much does a refrigerator compressor cost?

There's no single price, it moves with brand, capacity and refrigerant. The approximate Saudi market range runs from around 280 SAR for a small R600 unit up to 600+ SAR for a higher-capacity Danfoss/Secop. Send us a photo of the compressor label and we'll give you the matching price straight away, rather than you buying a part that won't fit.

Why Buy Your Refrigerator Compressor From Cool.sa

• Model-matched, not guesswork. Send us your compressor label or fridge model number and we confirm the exact HP, refrigerant type, and voltage match before you pay, the single biggest cause of a wrong-part return.
• Genuine and reliable brands only. Embraco, Panasonic, Secop, and Danfoss, no unbranded units that fail within months and risk damaging your refrigerant circuit.
• Nationwide delivery. Fast shipping to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and every region of the Kingdom.
• Technical support included. Our team can advise whether the compressor is actually your fault before you order, see the diagnosis table above so you're not replacing a healthy compressor because of a bad relay.
• Bulk pricing for technicians. Maintenance workshops and repair technicians get wholesale rates, contact our sales team directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What's the difference between R134a and R600?

R134a and R600a are different refrigerants that operate at different pressures and require different compressor oils. R600a is more energy-efficient but flammable, so it must be handled by qualified technicians. Never substitute one refrigerant for the other.

Q2. What do QB66 and QB77 mean?

QB66 and QB77 are Panasonic refrigerator compressor model numbers. QB66 is typically rated at 1/5 HP, while QB77 is rated at 1/4 HP.

Q3.Which compressor capacity suits my refrigerator?

Check the label on your existing compressor to identify the correct capacity. Most domestic refrigerators use either a 1/5 HP or 1/4 HP compressor. If you're unsure, send us your refrigerator model number or a photo of the compressor label, and we'll confirm the correct replacement.

Q4. Can I fit the compressor myself?

No. Compressor replacement requires brazing refrigerant lines, evacuating the system with a vacuum pump, and recharging it with the correct refrigerant using specialist equipment. Installation should always be carried out by a qualified refrigeration technician.