Refrigerator & Freezer Repair

frepair · #1 (**permalink**) 10-18-2007, 07:07 PM

Hello, My refrigerator/freezer recently went out (it won't cool). The fan comes on; so I am assuming it is something with the compressor or the compressor circuitry. Figured I would start with the relay and the large capacitor - which leads to my question. Is there any way to check either and know if they need to be replaced? I don't want to replace them if I don't have to. Someone once told me to short the lines on the relay to see if the compressor would kick on. Not sure which lines they're talking about, so I thought I would first ask? If anyone knows where I can find a schematic, that would be a big help.

Thanks, in advance,

Brock

ApplianceJunk · #2 (**permalink**) 10-18-2007, 08:37 PM

Hi,

If you have power 120 volt AC to the start relay and the compressor is not shorted out then replace the start relay.

Start Relay Repair Guide

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How can I check the relay and/or cap

Refrigerator & Freezer Repair

Hello, My refrigerator/freezer recently went out (it won't cool). The fan comes on; so I am assuming it