[cubroder]

My refrigerator doesn't cool. I had a repair person charge the coolant because it was empty. When power was restored the compressor wouldn't start. The compressor makes a single clicking noise but doesn't start up. Ddes this mean the compressor is bad or is their a component that must be replaced such as a starter or relay for the compressor or something else?"

[Simon / APP Team]

Hi.

Is the compressor never started after the system was charged with freon?

Simon.

[cubroder]

Originally Posted by Simon / APP Team

Hi.

Is the compressor never started after the system was charged with freon?

Simon.

No the compressor never started after charged with freon.
oliver

[Simon / APP Team]

Hi.

The compressor's 3 prongs need to be checked for continuity.
If that checks OK, then the relay/overload should be replaced.

The relay Part number: 819100

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Thank you.

Simon.

[richappy]

The repair person may have overcharged it and the overcharge may have damaged the compressor.