This unit had worked, then been in storage for a year. Cleaned it up and plugged in; the freezer is quite cold, but refrig is not cooling. Air vents? where/how to clean? Other ideas? Thanks...
SOURCE: Emerson CR500 3.1 cubic ft
Hi,
This is more suggestive of either bad compressor or bad compressor relay. Compressor's usually have 5 years warranty.
If you have experience in repairing appliances, could take all
precautions necessary and use multimeter - You could do a continuity
check on compressor motor and all combination's. An infinity value on
multimeter would confirm bad compressor.
On the side of the compressor you will see a box
(maybe a cover) remove the cover if it has one and then remove the wire
harness. next you will see the relay with the capacitor mounted to it.
give the relay a tug and pull it off the side of the compressor. once
you have it off pull the capacitor off and then give the relay a shake.
If it rattles the relay is bad. if the relay does not rattle the
compressor is bad and you will need to call a service guy to replace the
compressor.
Other option would be - Go to a local repair shop
and get an overload and relay ( cost around $50 ).Replace it. If the
problem still persists, then it is faulty compressor.
Let me know,if needed further assistance.
Hope i helped you.
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