Hotpoint refrigerator, custom craft, no frost...I plug it in...sounds like the compressor starts but then quits after about 2 seconds.

SOURCE: hotpoint refrigerator ctx18; blower is on but when

you are goung to probebly need te install a three-in-1 relay on the compressor to assist in getting the unit to stay running and npot brealk down.

SOURCE: refrigerator evaporator fan won't run but compressor working

is the evaporator coil frozzen you may have a defrost problem

SOURCE: Loud vibrating sound with compressor starts up

remove the back cover and visually inspect the small fan under the fridge, chances are the fan or blade has become unbalanced or the mount has come loose or failed.

SOURCE: freezer frost

Make sure that the evaporator fanmotor is working.

SOURCE: when refigerator compressor starts , it runs for a

Hi,

Many times a freezer and/or refrigeratordo not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many otherthings that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out thelast two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...

Check out these tips that I wrote about that... it is a great place to starttrouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then callinga repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay
Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold

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