This is a bad compressor, or overload-relay kit. Disconnect the power, remove the overload-relay from the compressor, and test the three compressor terminals for continuity . You should have continuity between each terminal, and you should not have continuity between any terminal and ground. If this tests ok, then replace the overload-relay kit. This is a common repair for me, and it is very rare for us to find a bad compressor, so you should be ok. If it is a bad compressor, and it is less than five years old, you have a five year sealed system warrantee, that will cover the repair cost. If it is over five years old, it is not worth repair. When you are done with the repair, make sure you install a 2000 joule or higher, surge protector to protect your refrigerator from this type of repair in the future. Good Luck, Appliance Specialists
If there is no cooling
at all on the fridge section but the freezer works then it is confirmed that
the compressor and gas pressure is OK. Now shut off the fridge and leave it
powered off while you clean and check the evaporator for frost. If frost is
seen it is a good indication as the compressor is working with sufficient gas
within.
Now after about 6 hours plug in the fridge to start. Observe cooling to happen
in about one hour and ice to from under three hours.
Earlier make sure that the thermostat was set to normal mode for freezer and
fridge.
However if ice forms in the freezer then observe the fridge for about 24 hours
for cooling to continue and the fridge to cut off . If not the auto defrost
timer, or the thermostat must be checked. Frost formation without defrosting
could block the air flow and so shut the air passage to the fridge. Also the
blower fan must work and if this is not working then the fan can be faulty.
Also a fault on the control unit is a suspect to non functioning of any one of
these components.
If defrost timer works but frost keeps forming check while the compressor shuts
if the heaters are working, check continuity of the heaters.
So try this test using a multi-meter on the defrost timer and the thermostat and
make your observations so that we come to the solution.
Please check the link below for tips to remove the panels/parts: http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/fridges-and-freezers/a/2
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