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blueeyes243  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, May 1, 2013 5:37:49 PM(UTC)
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I have a whirlpool refrigerator I changed the start device with the overload, the compressor seems to be hot when I touch it and I am still getting the issue where the light inside shuts off and the fridge makes a clicking noice when I turn the theromstat off the fan also starts to blow with the theromstat off but when I put the theromstat on 3 which is the normal setting i am wondering if my compressor is bad?Whirlpool refrigerator model number ET8WTEXVQ02:( :(
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richappy  
#2 Posted : Thursday, May 2, 2013 3:59:36 PM(UTC)
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Seems like you have a burnt wire someplace in the fridg. This will Usually cause low voltage to the compressor that will damage it and make it hard to start.
The problem most likely is a burnt wall outlet.
ikedeen  
#3 Posted : Thursday, May 2, 2013 7:38:31 PM(UTC)
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I have a whirlpool refrigerator I changed the start device with the overload, the compressor seems to be hot when I touch it and I am still getting the issue where the light inside shuts off and the fridge makes a clicking noice when I turn the theromstat off the fan also starts to blow with the theromstat off but when I put the theromstat on 3 which is the normal setting i am wondering if my compressor is bad?Whirlpool refrigerator model number ET8WTEXVQ02:( :(


Sounds like the PCB (Main Control Board ) is faulty.
Check condenser fan; might need to be replaced also.
richappy  
#4 Posted : Friday, May 3, 2013 12:25:07 AM(UTC)
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I would not replace the expensive board till the fridg is checked out for "problems" mentioned.
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#5 Posted : Friday, May 3, 2013 7:15:50 AM(UTC)
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Agreed, must first find source of problems.
If the "Clicking" is from the PCB, then possible faulty capacitors, which affects the overall function of fridge. The condenser fan may malfunction also.
I repaired my PCB which had POOR QUALITY PARTS (capacitors made in Taiwan) GE refused to take responsibility.
ikedeen  
#6 Posted : Friday, May 3, 2013 6:09:26 PM(UTC)
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richappy  
#7 Posted : Saturday, May 4, 2013 12:50:37 AM(UTC)
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You might try a portable fan to cool the compressor. I assume you used the right compressor start device and wired it per the original one.
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