Freezer temp will only reach 30 degrees. Will not freeze properly. Is there a way to test control other then open or close.
[COLOR=“Blue”]Is there a way to test control other then open or close.[/COLOR]
I am not sure what you mean. The control thermostat is just open or close.
If the compressor is on all the time then it is not a control problem.
The control is telling the unit that it is too warm but for some reason the freezer cannot get cold enough.
This is most likely a sealed system problem and will be an expensive repair. Often it makes more sense to put the dollars towards a new unit.
I thought that since it was a variable control that in moving from 1 to 10 you would see a change in resistance on an ohmmeter. For instance from 0 to 900 ohms. That the variable would be what caused the the change in temperature setting.
Thank you.
When you plug it in, it sounds like the compressor comes on for about 2 to 3 seconds then shuts off.
Could be the compressor, the start device or the capacitor.
Below is a site with info on how to check these parts.
How To Fix a Refrigerator - Appliance Repair Guide - ACME HOW TO.com
I cannot find tech info on this unit so do not know if it is a start relay or a PTC (electronic) starter. In any case it looks like it is obsolete.
Note that if the compressor winding grounding and resistance checks will tell you if a compressor is bad. It does not tell you that the compressor is good as it may have internal mechanical problems.
If it is a compressor problem it is probably not worth fixing due to the cost of repair.