Hello, sound's like it may be trying to start and then cutting out thru the overload protector. The possible causes are either a faulty overload/start relay or the compressor has a locked rotor (seized) or an open run winding in the compressor. If I was checking it I would start by ohming the winding's to insure they are good or no good. You'll require a multi-meter though. If they are ok, install a # "HS410" 3in1 overload/start relay assembly. the instruction's on the package will guide you through the install and it's usually available at local appliance part's vendor's. I should add... If the original overload is burnt out you can sometimes replace it with the exact same part (matched by model number) but the compressor still won't start, yet the 3in1 will start it. This is because the 3in1 aftermarket start device incorperates a start capacitor (plus the overload & relay, hence 3in1) giving it more "starting torque" so to speak. That is all ok, but it is a sign of either, 1) the overload was not secured in place (they can also vibrate loose over time..,there's many variables to this, i.e. unlevel unit, environment such as loud music, extreme changes in ambient temperature, contruction, train track's etc.) and burned up prematurely due to excessive resistance/heat OR 2)the compressor is aging and thus requires more energy to start. I only say this to prepare you the compressor under these condition's will quit...it just can't be acurately predicted of when, but it will...if it hasn't already. If the 3in1 start's it, just monitor the unit's performance throughout the next 48hrs. Having said all that you may think it's too much for you and just phone a pro. It's really not too difficult and with a little guidance a few more buck's in your pocket...sweet ! Hope you found my solution helpful. Thank's for visiting fixya and let me know if we can assist you further. Good luck. Macmarkus :)
Yes and yes. You can replace the overload and relay for that fridge, they typically come together anyway. And yes I was refering to a hard start, also termed as a 3in1, part number is commonly HS410 (H=hard & S=start) but can be RCO410 (R=relay, C=capacitor & O=overload) as well. I prefer the "hard start" solution personally.
Hope that clear's up any terminology misunderstanding's. Let me know.
Macmarkus :)Hello, Yes and yes. You can replace the overload and relay for that fridge, they typically come together anyway. And yes I was refering to a hard start, also termed as a 3in1, part number is commonly HS410 (H=hard & S=start) but can be RCO410 (R=relay, C=capacitor & O=overload) as well. I prefer the "hard start" solution personally. Hope that clear's up any terminology misunderstanding's. Let me know. Macmarkus :)
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Hello, sound's like it may be trying to start and then cutting out thru the overload protector. The possible causes are either a faulty overload/start relay or the compressor has a locked rotor (seized) or an open run winding in the compressor. If I was checking it I would start by ohming the winding's to insure they are good or no good. You'll require a multi-meter though. If they are ok, install a # "HS410" 3in1 overload/start relay assembly. the instruction's on the package will guide you through the install and it's usually available at local appliance part's vendor's. I should add... If the original overload is burnt out you can sometimes replace it with the exact same part (matched by model number) but the compressor still won't start, yet the 3in1 will start it. This is because the 3in1 aftermarket start device incorperates a start capacitor (plus the overload & relay, hence 3in1) giving it more "starting torque" so to speak. That is all ok, but it is a sign of either, 1) the overload was not secured in place (they can also vibrate loose over time..,there's many variables to this, i.e. unlevel unit, environment such as loud music, extreme changes in ambient temperature, contruction, train track's etc.) and burned up prematurely due to excessive resistance/heat OR 2)the compressor is aging and thus requires more energy to start. I only say this to prepare you the compressor under these condition's will quit...it just can't be acurately predicted of when, but it will...if it hasn't already. If the 3in1 start's it, just monitor the unit's performance throughout the next 48hrs. Having said all that you may think it's too much for you and just phone a pro. It's really not too difficult and with a little guidance a few more buck's in your pocket...sweet ! Hope you found my solution helpful. Thank's for visiting fixya and let me know if we can assist you further. Good luck. Macmarkus :)
Hello,
Yes and yes. You can replace the overload and relay for that fridge, they typically come together anyway. And yes I was refering to a hard start, also termed as a 3in1, part number is commonly HS410 (H=hard & S=start) but can be RCO410 (R=relay, C=capacitor & O=overload) as well. I prefer the "hard start" solution personally.
Hope that clear's up any terminology misunderstanding's. Let me know.
Macmarkus :)