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Model: RT21AKXKQ02 Brand: Roper Age: 5 - 10 years
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ltfuzz  
#1 Posted : Saturday, October 25, 2008 6:53:20 PM(UTC)
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relay starter replaced 2 years ago. Now same problem. Repairman replaced with 3 n 1 starter relay. Started right up but lasted less than 24 hours. Compressor or ad relay? Technican says he did everything he could an it must be compressor.
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richappy  
#2 Posted : Sunday, October 26, 2008 3:35:53 AM(UTC)
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For the "newer" refrigerators with less than a 1/4 horsepower compressor, the use of a 3n1 hard start kit will burn out the start winding. Also, if the run capacitor was not connected, this will cause the compressor to fail.
If you find the run capacitor missing, I would take a picture of this and show it to the guy's boss.
Generally, the use of a hard start 3n1 kit will void the compressor warranty.
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ltfuzz  
#3 Posted : Sunday, October 26, 2008 6:39:32 AM(UTC)
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Any chance a new relay starter will fix problem? I'll try it myself if theres a chance.
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icehouse  
#4 Posted : Sunday, October 26, 2008 3:43:40 PM(UTC)
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Any chance a new relay starter will fix problem? I'll try it myself if theres a chance.
Use a URCO 410 this is for units with a run capacitor. :)
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richappy  
#5 Posted : Monday, October 27, 2008 1:13:57 AM(UTC)
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I would be VERY surprised if a kit like icehouse suggested worked, may be worth a try though.If you have a meter, check the compressor for blown windings/shorts to ground.
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ltfuzz  
#6 Posted : Wednesday, October 29, 2008 6:14:09 AM(UTC)
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thanks all. Will try using repair manual from app.
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