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Model: PPB2255GEB Brand: Maytag Age: 5 - 10 years
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Bret1958  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, December 14, 2010 6:05:31 PM(UTC)
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Hi.
My fridge stopped cooling.

The first notice I get is a louder click and then a buzzing sound for approx 10 - 15 seconds coming from probably a rely very close to the compressor ( it is almost attached to the compressor). During the buzzing time the lights inside become dimmer. After the 10 –15 seconds the buzzing sound stops following a second click from that rely.

The process keeps repeating, the fans keep going and the temperature goes up.

What is the purpose of the overload relay and run CAP?

I would appreciate any advice. I hope to be able to get a proper part and replace it myself.

Thanks a lot,
[FONT=&quot]Bret1958[/FONT]
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ApplianceJunk  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:52:58 AM(UTC)
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Sounds like you may have a bad start relay or a bad compressor.

If you have a ohm meter and know how to use it you could ohm out the compressor to make sure it's not grounded out.

If the compressor ohms out ok I would replace the start relay with a new one.

The over load acts like a breaker protecting the rest of the appliance. The capacitor helps the start relay.

If you don't have a ohm meter I would simply replace the start relay and hope for the best.
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