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Model: SMR04DAMWW	Brand: GE	Age: 1 - 5 years
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gconnors		#1 Posted : Friday, November 2, 2007 4:11:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/2/2007(UTC) Posts: 1		On my 4 cubic foot frig, when I plug it in, the compressor will hum for around 10-15 seconds, then I hear a click and it stops, and won't restart unless I unplug it and let it sit for a while -is this an indication of a bad overload switch, bad PTC relay (which does what?) or a bad compressor?


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richappy		#2 Posted : Saturday, November 3, 2007 1:59:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Just remove back panel, pull the cover off the side of the compressor and pry the PTR relay off. Just order one on this site. If you have a meter, you might want to check for compressor short to ground.


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