Questions & Answers for: Roper hot compressor

compressor can be slightly warm to the touch but shouldn't be so hot that it is hard to keep you r hands on it for long. If it's around 130 degrees F, then it may be the start device problem and is in

...it in to get things back to normal. also be sure to clean the coils under the unit as when the compressor gets too hot it will cause the relay to fail. it is very common and you can fix this

...that doesn't help,then feel the top of compressor if thats hot to the touch then its probably low on refrigerant,also make sure both ref and freezer evaporator fans are turning when unit is ...

...middle outside runner is really hot. What would cause this? The brand is a Roper. Either a bad condensor fan motor ( fan which cools the compressor ) OR dirty coils . Remove the kickplate and vacuum

hot compressor are: It is just hot and is not a problem.Lack of ventilation to compressor.System is short of refrigerant which prevents the return refrigerant from the cooler being cold enough to cool

...compressor is hot , fan works 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 ...

...Compressor is hot to touch. There is a fan down by the compressor that aids in cooling compressor and getting rid of the water that comes out of the freezer during defrost cycle. I am sure that you ...

compressor working-- may get hot - .If so you will need to get help to check out the gas pressure and the pumping of the compressor. If gas is low fill it up after confirming for no leak or if pumping

...hot to touch. this is due to the compressor fan is not running unplug the unit and check the compressor fan by pluging the unit back in do not leave the unit plugged in after you check the compressor ...

...compressor behind frig is hot. no reading with voltmeter against blue wires running to relay. what can i try next? I would start by changing the relay on the compressor, thats more than likely where ...