My original posting appears to have been too general. Let me tighten the parameters.
I have a 2008 model Kenmore refrigerator with top freezer.
I have no experience with these newfangled high-deficiency R134a units.
If I were to attach an ACCURATE digital thermocouple meter to the pipe exiting the compressor heading for the condenser, about two inches from the compressor and let the system run for ten minutes at an ambient temperature of 60F,
Here's the QUESTION: What temperature should I measure????? End of SINGLE question.
A single number satisfies the question, but additional context relevant to system operating temperatures in old vs new technology would be helpful.
Yes, I have more questions, but I'm hoping I can get at least one answered to help determine if my fridge is going south. Thanks, mike