Magic Chef mini fridge starts and shuts off

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11-08-2012, 10:11 AM

Manuel O

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Magic Chef mini fridge starts and shuts off

Model Number: MCBR445S1 Brand: Magic Chef Age: 1 - 5 years

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Small Magi Chef refridgerator just starts and then shuts off every five minutes or so. When it starts you can feel the compressor lioke it is working then you see a small spark in the motor protector and it shuts off. I replaced the ptc relay but still same thing happens. What do you think the problem is?

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11-09-2012, 01:41 PM

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Bad compressor.

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11-10-2012, 06:08 AM

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Compressor probably draws high current when warm. Best to verify compressor still get's voltage when it shuts down.

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Magic Chef mini fridge starts and shuts off

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