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TimothyKrick  
#1 Posted : Friday, April 3, 2020 5:21:09 PM(UTC)
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TimothyKrick

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My GE TFX24ZKB side by side fridge/freezer is not working. The condenser fan clicks on for 3 seconds then clicks off (Circuit breaker click maybe) and this stays off for 3 minutes before trying again. Bypassed the thermostat with no change. Ohmed out the defrost timer which seems fine. Manually indexed the defrost timer until defrost cycle started - heats up fine. Cycled it back to run and the condenser begins its on/off routine again. The Evaporator fan is running fine.

I think the compressor is not running. It does heat up when plugged in. If I maintain power to the whole fridge and just unplug the power going to the compressor, then the condenser fan doesn't even try to come on.

Am I looking at a bad compressor?? Something else? It is an older unit, but I was hoping for a $15 do it yourself resurrection.
Thanks
Tim
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Ferd  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, April 7, 2020 4:50:23 AM(UTC)
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You can check the compressor easily, there are many videos on youtube showing how to do it. Check continuity and ohms between pins, easy enough.
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