Hi.

You have a choice to buy a $20 multimeter or replace several parts to discover that compressor is bad.

Simon.

Here is an article how to use the meter:

http://forum.appliancepartspros...continuity-ohmmeter.html

Simon.

You are welcome.

Simon.

I wanted to thank you again. richappy, I installed the inverter last night and the refrigerator cooled to it target temps (0/37) in about 8 hours. In fact, I'm a little concerned this AM because it says it's at -2 and 34 degrees. It exceeded it's goal.

The inverter I received from APP had one connector that didn't match the original part. I noticed someone else had the same problem.

Part is here:

GE WR55X11138 Inverter Asm Comp Mount - AppliancePartsPros.com

I didn't understand the APP reply, but to resolve it, I cut off the connector from the old inverter and used it on the new one. So far it appears that the risk of doing this paid off ok. I couldn't see the harm in it as it seemed to be a very simple connection (2 wires). Hopefully time doesn't prove me wrong on that.

Interestingly, after replacing the part, when I first plugged it in, it started up smoothly and quietly. There was no jarring motion. With regards to the compressor, there is very little vibration at all. Very quiet. This is in stark contrast to when the inverter was bad. Plugging it in with the old inverter would cause the whole refrigerator to shake intensely, but briefly. Again, I assume this was the compressor attempting to kick-in and failing. I wanted to mention this in hopes that it helps people diagnose their own refrig issues.

In any case, thank you.