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flip2964  
#1 Posted : Saturday, November 17, 2007 4:47:10 PM(UTC)
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I had this problem about 2 weeks ago. The fans are running fridge cold but freezer not cold. I hear a noise but it only last a few seconds,could it be the starter or some kind of stuck switch?
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ApplianceJunk  
#2 Posted : Saturday, November 17, 2007 7:02:39 PM(UTC)
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Hi,

Does the noise you hear sound like it's coming from the compressor?
flip2964  
#3 Posted : Sunday, November 18, 2007 3:04:23 AM(UTC)
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The noise does sound like it is by the compressor. The fridge is now also not working. I still hear the buzzing then a click.
okbobcats  
#4 Posted : Sunday, November 18, 2007 5:24:12 AM(UTC)
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you can replace the starter. if the new starter stills makes this noise its time for a compressor. 5 year warrenty on compressor.
flip2964  
#5 Posted : Sunday, November 18, 2007 5:40:22 AM(UTC)
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the first time this happened i let it sit then it was fine. it seems like something gets stuck. will the starter help this
okbobcats  
#6 Posted : Sunday, November 18, 2007 5:55:09 AM(UTC)
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it could. and its cheaper then a compressor install.
flip2964  
#7 Posted : Sunday, November 18, 2007 10:21:08 AM(UTC)
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how do i know if my compressor is bad is bad before i install a new starter. will i be able to install a new compressor.
kanislatrans  
#8 Posted : Monday, November 19, 2007 5:15:41 AM(UTC)
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easiest way to tell a bad compressor is to get a clamp meter on the compressor wires (one at a time) and,with the compressor running check the amps. anything over 1.8 amps is a bad compressor. replacing a compressor is a job for a certified technician. it is illlegal for anyone other than an epa certified tech to work on the sealed system.
I hope its the starter,flip. thats a quick and easy repair( the kind technicians love)(grin) in out and on our way.
okbobcats  
#9 Posted : Monday, November 19, 2007 12:06:16 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: kanislatrans Go to Quoted Post
easiest way to tell a bad compressor is to get a clamp meter on the compressor wires (one at a time) and,with the compressor running check the amps. anything over 1.8 amps is a bad compressor. replacing a compressor is a job for a certified technician. it is illlegal for anyone other than an epa certified tech to work on the sealed system.
I hope its the starter,flip. thats a quick and easy repair( the kind technicians love)(grin) in out and on our way.


In and Out and another easy fix.
nick5812002  
#10 Posted : Thursday, November 20, 2008 1:45:01 PM(UTC)
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I have one question... How do I replace the starter for a kenmore fridge when the starter seems to be hard wired? The capacitor comes out realy easy but I have doubts about the starter.
Thank You
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