How does ptc overload relay work on samsung RS2360sh

If you can find it watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTKpYdFKPFE

the ptc overload/relay on the compressor is bad and not starting the compressor,remove back cover unplug the ptc off the compressor and replace it with a new exact replacement part

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I use ERP 410 (relay capacitor and overload) Get it at your local Appliance Parts Store
Very easy to install
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the ptc overload relay on the compressors bad unplug it off the compressor and replace it and the capacitor if equipped

no there is reset,but,the ptc overload relay plugged into the compressor is bad,purchase a new replacement ptc overload relay and plug in into the compressor and it will again cool properly

first discharge the capacitor for safetys sake,then touch the meter leads of a multi-meter set to RX100 to the caps leads if the needle stays on 0 the cap is shorted(but that would trip the wall breaker),if it doesnt move at all its open,if it goes to 0 and slowly climbs back towards infinity its good,i believe you will find the ptc overload relay on the compressor is defective,its in combination with the capacitor,the cap is only on there to take the power spikes off the relay contacts during start-up,the ptc overload relay is what aids in compressor start-up/run/and overload protection if compressor wont fire,change them both and it will run

this unit has 2 evaporators one for freezer and one for the refrigerator side,if both are not working(cooling) then its your ptc overload relay on the compressor thats defective,unplug the old ptc off the compressor and get an exact replacement and this will take care of your non cooling problem

replace the ptc overload contactor relay located on the compressor,it merely unplugs off the compressor and get an exact replacement from most any appliance parts outlet,this component serves to protect and aid in compressor starting and or overloads, this will solve your non-functional units non operation

one of 2 issues,first possibly the evaporator coil in the freezer is iced over and not allowing cold air into the freezer and refrigerator,then check the defrost heater and thermostats on the evaporator coil/secondly,it could be a bad ptc overload relay on the compressor in the rear lower area not letting the compressor start,when you check this the condenser fan near this may be running,don't let this fool you it will normally run even if the compressor is not,a hint,if the compressor is overly warm to the touch this is a sign of a bad ptc overload relay remove this component and shake it by hand,if you hear it rattling its another sign its bad

Power off i.e unplugged
Open the back
Remove retaining clip on wiring side of compressor plastic cover.
NOTE wiring connections to terminals on the OLD relay. 1, 2 4 4 ect... make a simple wite color to terminal number sketch.
PULL off PTC relay WITH terminals by pulling HORIZONTALLY (Usually to the left / 9 O'clock position)
NOTE the thermal overload comes off WITH the PTC relay.
Remove wire from Thermal overload terminal and transfer the thermal overload to the new PTC relay.
Slide NEW PTC relay onto compressor terminals
Transfer remaining wires from OLD PTC to the correct terminal on the new PTC relay.

TEST compressor start before installing cover... PLUG in unit

After the test unplug the unit... reinstall the plastic cover and wire clip.

Reinstall back panel

Return unit to service.

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Kelly



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