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doctorbonez  
#1 Posted : Monday, March 3, 2008 12:58:29 PM(UTC)
doctorbonez

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Hi all,

My fridge runs (ie light goes on and compressor fan goes on, and i feel air blowing when i open the freezer, however there is no cooling whatsoever.

I figure something is amiss with the compressor.. I managed to remove the 'device' that sits adjacent to the compressor. This device has 2 wires coming out of it and plugs into 3 prongs coming out of the compressor.. It is secured inside a black plastic box by a spring retainer.

When I removed the device, it broke into multiple pieces, some plastic, some metal.. and some kind of ceramic wafer that had shattered into little peices. (im not sure if i shattered it while taking off this device). Can someone tell me what this part is (is it an overload protector/compressor relay?) and what i can replace it with? (ie: universal overload protector/compressor relay vs. universal hard start vs. or should i stick with a GE part?.. and where is the best place to find these items?)

Thanks!
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doctorbonez  
#2 Posted : Monday, March 3, 2008 1:13:49 PM(UTC)
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I just discovered the exploded diagrams available on this site.. my part is: http://www.appliancepartspros.c...8197&model_id=225558

however they are out of stock.. is there anyway i can get this locally, or are there some generic parts i can get. i cant really go up to 2 weeks (assuming they get it in stock) without my fridge.. ive been storing my food outside and its supposed to go up to 60 degrees this week.

thanks
Gene  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, March 4, 2008 12:32:56 PM(UTC)
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I would recommend to call customer service (877-477-7278) and ask for Adam.

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