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Are you talking about freon? If so then look at the label on the compressor or on the info tag on the inside wall of the refrigerator for how many ounces it holds.
If the condenser coil is clean and the unit is in an area where the ambient temp. is 80 degrees or less, it is most likely a refrigerant problem. Probably low and has a leak. Another issue could be that the line sizes for the distance the refrigerant has to travel, may be wrong. Since I don't know the distance, you may need to have that checked into also. You should not have more than a 1-2 psi drop due to line size and distance traveled.
Im sorry but it sounds like your compressor is bad. You can try replacing the start relay it is located on the top of the compressor under a plastic cap. The cap is held on by a metal clip. The start relay is about the size of a nickel and is under this cap and attached to one of the three prongs coming out of the compressor. The compressor is located in the back under the bottom of the refrigerator and is about the size of a soccer ball and is black. Make sure you unplug the refrigerator first. I hope I'm wrong and the start relay is bad but most of the time if it kicks in for more than five seconds its the compressor. good luck
that size system will usually require about 2oz. of refrigerant oil. when you recharge the system for proper operation. this is available in the same container with your refrigerant (r-134a). check the evaporator housing or fan shroud for recommended amounts.
First, check to make certain the compressor (underneath the refrigerator) is running. Second, make sure the compressor fan (near the compressor) is running. Third, make sure the evaporator fan (inside the freezer, likely behind an access panel) is running.
In checking on the compressor and compressor fan, look at the refrigerant coils. If they are dirty, they need to be cleaned.
first it sounds like a relay...
1 check if you have power to relay. ( use a multimeter)
2 check relay if it rattles its broke..
3 check if compresser is runing..
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