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Model: ET8GHMXLQ01	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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earlrod		#1 Posted : Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:55:22 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/11/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		I have a 7 year old whirlpool ET8GHMXLQ01 top freezer refrigerator that is not working properly. It stays warm the whole time, everything runs, no noise or humming, and no clicking sound. I was able to replace the Start-device combination (start relay and overload for production compressor only) and still stayed warm. The new start device also has a rattling sound and I called their office and said that this was normal for this model. I suspect that this trouble happened when there was a 5 minute power surge. I also inspected the back panel of the freezer and everything looked good. I need help please on how to diagnose and repair this refrigerator because I don't want to spend and I'm moving to a small apartment next month. Thanks in advance.


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richappy		#2 Posted : Friday, February 12, 2010 1:51:00 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Was the new start device the same device the factory used, or a substitute?


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earlrod		#3 Posted : Friday, February 12, 2010 4:11:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/11/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		the new start device the same device the factory used


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richappy		#4 Posted : Friday, February 12, 2010 9:05:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Get a meter and check your compressor windings, probably blown out.


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