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Model: 596.71103101 Brand: Kenmore Age: 1 - 5 years
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gillis  
#1 Posted : Sunday, January 20, 2008 11:08:59 AM(UTC)
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hello this is a kenmore bottom freezer/top refrig model #596.71103101 when the compresser starts it makes a buzzing noise for about 4 to 5 seconds then it stops ,the compresser never actually runs,but it does try to start and it keeps tryin until i unplug it.could the start relay and/ or the copacitor be bad?

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fyxer  
#2 Posted : Sunday, January 20, 2008 12:12:19 PM(UTC)
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yes this sound like a defective relay/overload if this unit use a capacitor change this also,these new relay/overloads don't seem to last as long as the previous ones,after you change these your compressor should start, if it does the same thing then unfortunately your compressor is damage.
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gillis  
#3 Posted : Sunday, January 20, 2008 12:27:37 PM(UTC)
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thank you very much i will order the parts
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kawfeeman  
#4 Posted : Sunday, January 20, 2008 1:18:16 PM(UTC)
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OEM start relay / overload ( clixon ) may indeed be defective... probably best to get a "hard start kit" which will give the compressor a big boost using a capacitor to overcome the inertia of the compressor.. if that works then slowly contemplate a replacement refrige for when the compressor eventually dies in the future. If it doesn't get the compressor started, you could buy a new refrige. Remember, compressors are covered by the manufacturer for the first 5 years , parts and labor !!!
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gillis  
#5 Posted : Sunday, January 27, 2008 9:15:22 AM(UTC)
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Thank you my free refrig is now up and running it was the relay/overload and capicitor that i replaced and its working fine
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