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I am guessing 5-6 years. Is there any way to find out?
Mod# DRB2201CW ser# 10397956ac manuf. # PDR2201cw0
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I'm having the same problem with my whirlpool #ET18GKXGW01, it about 7-8 yrs old. The freezer and frig are not cold and I hear a click and a hum for 20-30 seconds then it clicks off.
I replaced the Bi-metal defrost unit part#4387503 thinking that was the problem but I am still getting the click/hum on then off in 20 secs. How do you test the relay that you mention above to see if its the culprit or is the compressor bad or failing.
Mike
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Usually, if you shake the relay, and it rattles, it should be replaced. Unplug the frige and pull the relay and overload off the compressor, exposing the three connector pins. Check for ohms from common (the vertex of the triangle) to each of the other two pins, and also between the other two. Then check to see if any, none, or all of the pins has continuity to ground, or the chassis. If you find any, or all, the compressor needs to be replaced.
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Used a meter on the 3 pins on the compressor and got the following:
Top pin & right pin 4.1ohms
Top pin & left pin 10.4ohms
Left & right bottom pins 13.6ohms
There was no readings between the Ground and any of the three pins.
The relay has a slight rattle, the overload also rattles.
Mike
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The ohm readings are very interesting with the differences. Isn't this process only measureing the start and run windings of the motor? Is there a capacitor in the mix somewhere for starting the motor? I am going to measure mine when I get a chance and see what I get. I can tell by sound mine is having some difficulty starting all the time.
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Originally Posted by: MWBAR  Used a meter on the 3 pins on the compressor and got the following:
Top pin & right pin 4.1ohms
Top pin & left pin 10.4ohms
Left & right bottom pins 13.6ohms
There was no readings between the Ground and any of the three pins.
The relay has a slight rattle, the overload also rattles.
Mike Sounds like your compressor is good. I would replace the relay and overload.
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Magician59,
Thanks for all of your help. Order the part online the local supplier wanted $35 more than "APP" and that's with "APP" shipping cost.
I'll let you how it works out when I get the part.
Thanks again,
Mwbar
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The relay/overload came today, installed it and 5hrs later the freezer is cold as the Rockies!!!
Thanks again,
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Well done! Saved yourself a bundle by doing it yourself. Give that man a Klondike.
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