Hi All,

I've been trying to keep a vintage 1966 Frigidaire running for a long time. I just changed out the compressor fan a couple of weeks ago. Suddenly the other day both the compressor and fan suddenly stopped running. I put in a new relay and start capacitor. The timer seems to be working properly (at least using a continuity check) and I can hear its motor. However, nothing comes on but the inside lights.

Things that I've tried:
1) The fan works if I hook up the wires to the power.
2) The compressor doesn't come on if I hook up the power and touch in the capacitor wire.
3) Continuity check on the timer.
4) Don't recall that the compressor was hot when last running.

What else can I check? If the compressor is done, wouldn't the fan still run? Is it time to give it up? :(

Thanks in advance.

Hi Denman

Thanks...sure enough I had to turn the thermostat dial and click - it's on again. Model number FCPI-19BK (you probably won't find it anywhere unless you're a FRG guru).

I was super fortunate to get an identical 1/3HP YT relay #5901195, but concerned that if it should ever go out again I would be done. I read about a Supco relay R041 would this be a way to go or should I be looking at at RC041 instead. What is the difference? Can a relay be rebuilt?

Lastly, I am thinking that I should stock pile some parts, but what other parts should I keep for handy backup? I have a parts manual for this model, but all the parts are NLA. I don't think lightning will strike twice like on the relay. I'd appreciate any advice for universal replacements - thermostat (6580915), other relays or common frig repair items.

Sorry for too many questions, but I'd love to keep this amazing machine going for as long as I can.

Thanks!

I cannot answer most of your questions.

The relay probably went just to use over the years.

As far as stockpiling parts I cannot recommend anything.
What will finally kill it will probably be a sealed system problem which would be expensive to fix.