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fun fact: fixing an old broken fridge is (usually) very easy, I truly believe anyone with a few hours to spend on a weekend can do it.
Video?
This one seems good, nine times out of ten a fridge that isn't working just needs the compressor relay replaced or even just cleaned.
Or, if it's a Samsung, it merely needs a complete redesign from the ground up.
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:
The specifics of refrigeration can be complex, but household fridges are extremely simple. It's a motor and a long bendy circular pipe with a liquid that can easily turn to gas. That's it.