So, after a couple days of making subtly unusual sounds, I woke up to a dark fridge. When I plugged it in to a different circuit, it made a distinct motor-not-happy burning smell. I gather the first step is to replace the relay overload switch, as the compressor is obviously still trying to work. I’d like to give this a shot on my own before shelling out for a pro.
I’ve looked over the and have two questions:
Is the relay overload switch part of the run capacitor in this model?
Is there anything else important for me to know? Damage I could do, other things to replace while I’m at it, etc?
I’m starting graduate school in a couple of weeks, and don’t need any more financial anxiety than absolutely necessary. Many thanks.
[quote=ECS;255429]So, after a couple days of making subtly unusual sounds, I woke up to a dark fridge. When I plugged it in to a different circuit, it made a distinct motor-not-happy burning smell. I gather the first step is to replace the relay overload switch, as the compressor is obviously still trying to work. I’d like to give this a shot on my own before shelling out for a pro.
I’ve looked over the and have two questions:
Is the relay overload switch part of the run capacitor in this model?
Is there anything else important for me to know? Damage I could do, other things to replace while I’m at it, etc?
I’m starting graduate school in a couple of weeks, and don’t need any more financial anxiety than absolutely necessary. Many thanks.
I just hope you don’t have a shorted compressor winding.
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The new starter is in and appears to be working, except every minute or so the system ‘hiccups,’ during which the power seems to briefly go out. Would this be a symptom of said shorted compressor winding?
Check your voltage at the outlet, first, or try a different outlet.
You may have a low voltage situation(voltage drops below 105 volts). will wreak all kinds of havoc.
Otherwise you’ve most likely have a compressor on the way out.
motor windings weak and creating a heavy draw on the electrical circuits.
If you can get or have a ammeter the maximum draw on a compressor at 120 volts is 14 amps and will drop to 2 to 4 amps after a few minutes of run time.
If you stay above 6 amps and you have 120 volts at the outlet, your compressor is on the way out.
Thanks. I tried on three circuits with the same results. I think it might have blown the starter/overload again. Bad news, but I much appreciate the advice.
You may have tripped the overload, you need to wait a few minutes(5 to 10) between tests or the overload will overheat and open, the compressor won’t start.
