If the compressor sounds/feels like it's running then it's probably ok. You should hear a very low buzz. (anymore diagnostics would require hooking up gauges by a pro.) If it's not buzzing then you may have a bad relay.

Also the coil on the top of the fridge should be warm that's where all the heat is released. If it's cool then you don't have refrigerant moving through the system (due to failed compressor/relay or leak).


The most typical problem i see with these units at this age is a leak in the heat exchanger, to check this remove the rear lower panel in the freezer, you'll see a refrigerant line running from the evaporator coil into the back of the unit, inspect the foam tubing around the line, stick your finger into it, if it feels oily then you have a refrigerant leak there. In that case you'd need a heat exchanger and evaporator replaced. Unit will have to be pulled from the wall. And you'll need a professional repair person to do the work.

Hope this helps. let us know.