Refrigerator & Freezer Repair

bbrashaw · #1 (**permalink**) 08-20-2012, 06:33 AM

I accidentally knocked off the ground wire to the compressor and reconnected it incorrectly to the temperature overload protector instead of the actual ground connection. I heard a zzzt. I have checked the thermal protector and is has continuity. I checked the PTC relay and it has ohm resistance within ratings.

It won't start. I tried a new overload protector but it didn't help. Any ideas?

Simon / APP Team · #2 (**permalink**) 08-20-2012, 01:59 PM

Hi.

Do you get a 120VAC to the compressor?

Check the compressor's three pins for continuity and to the "ground".

If the internal windings are burnt or grounded you need a new compressor.

Simon.

richappy · #3 (**permalink**) 08-21-2012, 02:57 AM

You blew open the run winding in the compressor, check continuity between the compressor top pin to bottom, right

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I accidentally knocked off the ground wire to the compressor and reconnected it incorrectly to the temperature overload protector instead