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Model: 198710130	Brand: Sears	Age: More than 10 years
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Gene		#11 Posted : Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:01:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		What does it show if you connect the probes together? It's probably better to try another meter. Gene.
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Emike10		#12 Posted : Thursday, August 23, 2012 7:58:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/22/2012(UTC) Posts: 11		Ok, I bought a digital meter, I needed one anyway.. The measurements don't make sense though.. Across 1-3 = 11.3 Across 2-3 = 13.2 Across 1-2 = 2.1 1-2 should be the sum, 24, right? Bad compressor? Thanks!
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Gene		#13 Posted : Friday, August 24, 2012 2:49:07 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		No, the sum should be 2-3. So, the compressor motor maybe still good. What it does and what it does not? What is the complete model number of the refrigerator? Gene.
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Emike10		#14 Posted : Friday, August 24, 2012 5:15:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/22/2012(UTC) Posts: 11		Well, it just stopped cooling. My mom says she heard a click every now and then, so maybe the relay? How do you check those? Model 106 721241 Serial S11667957
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Emike10		#15 Posted : Friday, August 24, 2012 5:50:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/22/2012(UTC) Posts: 11		I'm already learning by the way... LOL... I thought the two main readings were supposed to be within ~1 Ohm of each other.. Thanks for your help so far!!
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Gene		#16 Posted : Monday, August 27, 2012 2:23:34 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Emike10 ...I thought the two main readings were supposed to be within ~1 Ohm of each other.. No, this is not right. Continuous clicking from the compressor could be a sign of shorted windings. Did you check for continuity between the each of the compressor terminals and the ground? If there are no continuity, then you can try to replace the start device. It comes with the installation instructions. - The overloading kit Part number: 819160 Gene.
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Emike10		#17 Posted : Monday, August 27, 2012 2:30:28 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/22/2012(UTC) Posts: 11		I did check the continuity to ground, no continuity detected... I scratched off some paint on compressor and also tried bare metal frame...
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Emike10		#18 Posted : Monday, August 27, 2012 2:33:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/22/2012(UTC) Posts: 11		Would I need a three-in-one, including capacitor, or just re-use the old capacitor?
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Gene		#19 Posted : Monday, August 27, 2012 2:39:44 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		This is the run capacitor and it has nothing to do with the start up problems. So, you can reuse it. 3-in-1 start booster can help you but it will shorten the compressor life. Gene.
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Emike10		#20 Posted : Monday, August 27, 2012 2:43:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/22/2012(UTC) Posts: 11		Ok, I will give the one you suggested a try... I will let you know when I get it and get it installed.. Thanks!
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