My freezer gave me a temp warning and compressor was not running. When it tried to run, it would make fast metal clanging noise for ~ 10, 15 second then quit after a louder click (sounds like relay open). It would retry in ~ 3 minutes and the same thing happen again. I replaced the starter-PTS (216008900) and capacitor (5304464438) and it still does the same thing. I did not replace the overload part (216110400) because it will take a few more days for delivery. I checked the C, S, R pins on the compressor for open or short to ground and they seems OK.

I would appreciate any advice to help me decide if this is a compressor failure so I will buy a new freezer or should I order the "overload" part which will cost $40 more than the $65 I spent for the starter-PTC and capacitor.

Thanks for the info. When the compressor tryied to run, it definitly not a smooth humming sound, instead it sounded like fast chattering. Few days before it quit, I heard the noise for a couple of seconds when it started and was able to get to run. what's inside of the compressor? how many springs and what does it fo?

Do you know about how much will a new compressor cost me?

Thanks again! and happy holiday

Thanks! richappy. Do you know any brand that make reliable upright mid size freezer? I had a 28 year old whirlpool refrig and is still going but I am not sure if whirlpool still has good reputation now.